{"id":30922,"date":"2019-03-06T11:20:51","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T16:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=30922"},"modified":"2022-03-16T09:32:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T13:32:27","slug":"7-new-orleans-bands-for-college-music-fans-to-keep-an-eye-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/7-new-orleans-bands-for-college-music-fans-to-keep-an-eye-on\/","title":{"rendered":"7 New Orleans Bands for College Music Fans to Keep an Eye on"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The birthplace of jazz and the home of some of the world\u2019s most unique musical traditions, New Orleans is truly one of the United States\u2019 musical and cultural centers. The city that gave rise to Louis Armstrong also gave rise to some of the most iconic names in funk and R&amp;B &#8212; the Meters, Irma Thomas, and Fats Domino, among others. The truly unique traditions of the bayou and the influence of the Cajun and Creole peoples continue to imbue New Orleans with a musical culture unlike anywhere else. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align:center\">Here are 7 New Orleans bands for college music fans to keep an eye on<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trumpeter and composer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.christianscott.tv\/\">Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah<\/a> has already reached the top of the contemporary jazz world, but he remains relatively unknown to mainstream audiences. It\u2019s a shame, because he is making some of the most-forward thinking music out there. He calls his music \u201cstretch music\u201d for the way it actively resists the boundaries of genre, incorporating aspects of jazz, Latin music, funk, rock, hip hop, and other styles from around the world. He\u2019s like a modern Miles Davis on the trumpet as well, capable of playing with the gentle subtlety you\u2019ll find on \u201cKind of Blue\u201d as well as the outright aggression of \u201cA Tribute to Jack Johnson.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah &#039;West of the West&#039; | Live Studio Session\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LJDCpoKFDCo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Tank and the Bangas<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by Tarriona \u201cTank\u201d Ball on vocals, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tankandthebangas.com\/\">Tank and the Bangas<\/a> are quickly becoming one of the biggest bands to come out of NOLA in recent years. They have a bouncy and familiar neo-soul sound with classic R&amp;B instrumentation and a little bit of rap mixed in. What really takes them to the next level is Ball\u2019s presence and power as a singer and frontwoman. When she kicks it into high gear, there are truly few that can match her.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Tank And The Bangas - Oh, Heart | Sofar New Orleans\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tqvuydbEv10?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Sweet Crude<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like true Louisianaians, <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetcrudeband.bandcamp.com\/\">Sweet Crude<\/a>\u2019s music embraces New Orleans\u2019 unique cultural heritage. An innovative indie band that is re-envisioning Cajun music through a contemporary lens, their music strives to preserve the culture of French Louisiana by introducing it to younger audiences. They even sing in French!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Sweet Crude - Little Darling (Live)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BYFmM6aSVT0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Caddywhompus<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caddywhompus.bandcamp.com\/\">Caddywhompus<\/a>\u2019 music is all over the place. It\u2019s poppy, but not pop; punky, but not punk. The group consists only of a guitarist and a drummer, but their sound is loud and in your face. Ultimately, it\u2019s a unique kind of experimental pop-rock that utilizes unique chords, melodies, and time changes to great effect. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Caddywhompus - Decent (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8Jo8UMZ1Vu4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. U.S. Nero<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usnero.bandcamp.com\/\">U.S. Nero<\/a> describe their music as \u201cpost apocalyptic surf for the inner misanthrope.\u201d I don\u2019t hear much surf, but the phrase does capture the essence of this strange and boldly creative band. Their music sounds almost schizophrenic, shifting between moods at the flip of a switch. They bring together indie and the avant-garde, like a fusion between Pavement and The Pop Group.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"History Boy (The Max Headroom Incident version) - U.S. NERO\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TDe0lL4x420?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Sun Hotel<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/music.sunhotelsounds.com\/\">Sun Hotel<\/a> make a melancholy brand of indie folk in the vein of Neutral Milk Hotel. Whether soaked in reverb and fuzz or stripped down with acoustic guitars, their music is beautiful and deeply emotional. Their incredible four-part harmonies are what give their sound a unique twist and elevate them beyond the fray.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"&quot;Got Along&quot; Live Acoustic - Sun Hotel\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wLEAZXDJ0Cs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Gold and The Rush<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldandtherush.bandcamp.com\/\">Gold and the Rush<\/a>\u2019s music is based in the musical traditions of the South &#8212; country and a little bit of blues. Their nouveau-Americana sound is highlighted by singer Jake McGregor\u2019s warbling voice and a healthy respect for the pickin\u2019 tradition, showcased best on tracks like \u201cCrazy Love\u201d and \u201cAimless Night Blues\u201d off of their \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/goldandtherush.bandcamp.com\/album\/burn-ep\">Burn EP<\/a>\u201d album.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"GOLD AND THE RUSH - &quot;Tay&quot; (Live in New Orleans) #JAMINTHEVAN\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AJMfhe9IuHg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The birthplace of jazz and the home of some of the world\u2019s most unique musical traditions, New Orleans is truly one of the United States\u2019 musical and cultural centers. The city that gave rise to Louis Armstrong also gave rise to some of the most iconic names in funk and R&amp;B &#8212; the Meters, Irma [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":30925,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[244,649,230,229],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30922","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts","category-music","category-news","category-lead-stories"],"aioseo_notices":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/band.jpg",830,533,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/band-224x144.jpg",224,144,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/band-300x193.jpg",300,193,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/band.jpg",830,533,false],"large":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/band.jpg",830,533,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/band.jpg",830,533,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/band.jpg",830,533,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Sam Benezra","author_link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/author\/sam-benezra\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"The birthplace of jazz and the home of some of the world\u2019s most unique musical traditions, New Orleans is truly one of the United States\u2019 musical and cultural centers. 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