Matthew Sigur
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PopCultivator wants to lead comic book creators in the right direction
The new crowdfunded business specializes in matching comic book creators with publishers. → Read More
Squirrel Flower confronts looming disaster on the new Planet (i)
Singer-songwriter Ella Williams, a newly minted Chicagoan, celebrates the album at Sleeping Village this weekend. → Read More
Melina Duterte of Jay Som and Ellen Kempner of Palehound join forces as Bachelor
Bands hyped as “supergroups” usually sound cool in theory but often wind up less memorable than the better-known projects of their members. By contrast, the pop rock on Bachelor’s debut, Doomin’ Sun, will stick to your brain like bubblegum on the bottom of your sneaker. → Read More
Floatie finally release their long-finished first album
The Chicago “frog rock” four-piece talk about the lost year of COVID, finding inspiration in adventure novels, and their complicated but congenial songs. → Read More
Inside the basketball card boom
Over the past year, basketball cards—and sports cards overall—have seen their popularity and worth increase exponentially. Will it last? → Read More
Inside the basketball card boom
Over the past year, basketball cards—and sports cards overall—have seen their popularity and worth increase exponentially. Will it last? → Read More
The Ringer’s Top 100 Radiohead Songs, Ranked
In honor of the 20th anniversary of ‘Kid A,’ we’re counting down the band’s best tracks, from "Creep" to "No Surprises" to "True Love Waits" and points in between → Read More
On the edge of their seats
Chicago’s independent movie theaters get creative to stay alive during the pandemic. → Read More
5 new releases we love: Tinariwen drops a classic, Lower Dens dance it off, and more
There’s a lot of music out there. To help you cut through all the noise, every week The A.V. Club is rounding up A-Sides, five recent releases we think are worth your time. You can listen to these and more on Spotify. → Read More
Movies coming to theaters in 2019: Gambit's winter entertainment guide
Your guide to major film releases coming to theaters Jan. 4 to March 29 → Read More
Love local and regional music? Here's the latest on what several musicians are doing
Outside the bon temps and good food, south Louisiana is known for its mix of great music. Cajun, zydeco, blues, hip-hop and metal — there is a wealth of bands → Read More
Looking for new music, local talent? Check out these 10 Baton Rouge bands
While Baton Rouge tends to preoccupy itself with football and food, the city's music scene remains underrated. → Read More
The Top 25 concerts in Baton Rouge and Lafayette you can't miss this summer
Now that the Fourth of July holiday has passed, you might wonder what you're going to do for the rest of this hot summer. → Read More
How to Sound Like a Local When You Move to Baton Rouge
Like other towns and cities within the state, Baton Rouge has a language all its own. Here are some phrases and words you’ll want to know to feel right at home with the locals. Red... Continue reading → Read More
20 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Baton Rouge
You’ve heard about New Orleans, and maybe even Lafayette. However, don’t discount Louisiana’s capital city — Baton Rouge. Home of Louisiana State University, the Red Stick (as its known to locals) is an affordable and... Continue reading → Read More
Baton Rouge's BRQ Seafood and Barbeque to open Denham Springs location this fall
Less than a year after hitting the Baton Rouge food scene, a popular seafood and barbecue restaurant has announced a second location. → Read More
Take a look inside White Star Market, the new food hall opening in Baton Rouge
The time has come, Baton Rouge foodies: White Star Market is opening its doors. → Read More
Baton Rouge's food truck scene gets a boost from Rock Paper Taco
The Baton Rouge food truck scene got a shot of life with the debut of Rock Paper Taco. → Read More
Baton Rouge filmmaker Nathan Velasquez accepted into '3 Days in Cannes' program
Cannes Film Festival is one of cinema's most prestigious events, and one Baton Rougean could attend this year. → Read More
Matt Sigur: Cecelia now open, Mid City Craft coming soon and more Baton Rouge restaurant news
Take a look inside Cecelia Creole Bistro The team behind Baton Rouge restaurants such as Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar and Kalurah Street Grill has opened a Creole restaurant in downtown Baton Rouge. Cecelia Creole Bistro is now open for dinner at 421 Third St. Dinner service continues through Saturday. Hours are currently 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant will start serving lunch on Monday. Business… → Read More