New Orleans
After a two-year hiatus from music events and parties in a city where jazz was invented and Mardi Gras takes precedence over daily responsibilities, the city of New Orleans seemed to finally be able to breathe again. The spark of life returned to the French Quarter this spring when our creole neighbors fostered a festival […]
Jennifer Lee, better known by her stage name TOKiMONSTA, is a producer and DJ from Los Angeles. In addition to making incredible music, she also has quite an astounding story behind her work. Lee grew up playing the piano and always had an ear for music, and in 2010 she was invited (as the first […]
All Photos by Waylon O’Day
Coverage by Waylon O’Day and Parnia Razi Noname As fans trickled in on another beautiful day for the second day of BUKU, Noname’s voice filled the air as she began performing at the Power Plant main stage. She came onstage and before she even began her presence and energy shifted the audience’s as well, […]
Coverage by Waylon O’Day and Parnia Razi Bishop Briggs Bishop Briggs kicked off day 1 of BUKU Music & Arts Festival with a bang, as fans began to pour into the gates, enjoying the beautiful weather and art all around. She had a good crowd gathered, and everyone was smiling, energetic, and feeding […]
Jay Electronica, a producer and rapper from New Orleans, has been a part of the rap scene for years but has gained attention in the last few years after being signed to Jay-Z’s record label. From his early humble days of MySpace and mixtapes, he has come a long way without forgetting these important beginnings […]
http://gty.im/687937984 The amazingly smooth R&B duo from the UK, Snakehips, have been a sensation in the soul music community. These production gurus have given us some of the most relaxing, melodic grooves we have heard yet. Their music incorporates a variety of low-key melodies mixed with the perfect hip-hop breakbeats and lyrics. Being known for their contemporary […]
Illenium is an American musician, DJ, and producer who has shown his talent in recent years, gaining a massive following and fanbase. He grew up in San Fransisco, becoming interested in electronic music at an early age. He began producing, and was extremely inspired after seeing a Bassnectar show at Red Rocks, CO in 2012. […]
Noname is a rapper from Chicago, known in her neighborhood of Bronzeville by her name Fatimah Warner. She grew up with a love and talent for poetry and rap, and began performing slam poetry and rap at open mic events throughout her teenage years. Engaging in the local scene, she met other Chicago hip-hop and […]
In the modern electronic dance music scene, there are countless gifted artists that contribute so much to their fan base. One of the most notorious artists’ that has built a thriving fan base is the legend known as Bassnectar. Coming from Santa Cruz, Cali, Lorin Ashton began his notoriety for his music at Burningman where […]
For a man that has created his own genre known as “Gorestep”, Borgore has created a brand that has not only sparked controversy but has been able to mold that controversy into being identified as the “Bad Boy of EDM”. Asaf Borger, also known by his stage name, Borgore, is an Israeli DJ/producer that […]
Elohim, a mysterious and new face in electro-pop, is an exciting artist from L.A. who began her music career from a humble place. Being a shy, quiet young girl who had a passion for playing the piano, this passion grew into a talent for remixing and producing music. She began working with other young and […]
SZA, also known as Solána Rowe, has been the fresh new face of today’s R&B scene. Born in St. Louis, Missouri and then later moving to New Jersey, she clearly had a natural talent and passion for music growing up. In 2012 and 2013 she released 2 EPs, and her talent got the attention of the […]
Alison Wonderland, an Australian DJ and producer, has been taking the world by storm this year. From humble beginnings, this badass and talented young woman has landed herself a spot on Coachella’s 2018 lineup, the cover of many popular DJ magazines, and even created her own music festival in Australia called Wonderland Scarehouse. Her love […]
Zack Villere, formally known as Froyo Ma, is a 22-year-old artist from Louisiana whose living life making music and hanging out with friends in his now-home California. The “Cool” singer produces his own beats, writes his own songs, plays guitar, and even draws slightly obscure but totally awesome, wiggly drawings which are featured in his works.
Jai Wolf is a New-York based electronic producer who has recently made his rise to stardom with his EP Kindred Spirits released in 2016, and has spent the last 2 years playing shows and festivals around the world. He was born in Bangladesh in 1991, and soon after, his family came the U.S. and settled in […]
Few rappers can make listeners bust out laughing during a song. Lil Wayne possesses the rare talent of crafting clever, relevant lyrics that hype, puzzle and amuse listeners. Gems such as “Real G’s move in silence like lasagna” from “6 Foot 7 Foot” featured on his 2011 album Tha Carter IV and “Got Spring hatin’ […]
It’s only been a couple of weeks and we’re still feeling the Buku hangover here at Coog Radio, relive that wild weekend with us through our photo gallery courtesy of Hunter Lewis. [carousel source=”media: 11165,11172,11171,11170,11169,11168,11167,11166,11159,11160,11161,11162,11163,11164,11158,11157,11156,11155,11154,11153,11152,11145,11138,11131,11132,11139,11146,11147,11140,11133,11134,11141,11148,11149,11142,11135,11136,11143,11150,11151,11144,11137,11096,11097,11098,11099,11100,11123,11122,11121,11103,11102,11101,11124,11125,11126,11127,11128,11129,11130″ limit=”60″ link=”image” scroll=”3″]
New Orleans native, Ambré Perkins is performing at BUKU this year and it’s not something you’ll want to miss. With inspirations like Michael Jackson, Brandy, and Frank Ocean, Ambré’s music sounds like good old fashioned R&B while still putting in her own personal touch.
New Orleans’ very own Royal Teeth put on their Cajun dancing shoes for SXSW’s Friday showcase at Esther’s Follies.
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