Electronic dance music has been evolving at a rapid pace over the past 10 years or so. The evolution from a deejay and a turntable to full-on band had greatly broadened the genre.
Phantogram has taken these new notions and run with them. On Saturday, the band played its first headliner show in New Orleans. The band is now touring in support of its latest effort, Voices. Phantogram’s exposure at BUKU 2014 really did help their cause — the concert at Republic was sold out.
The band proved energetic onstage and the background light show was amazing. You can see a full photo gallery here.
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Voodoo in New Orleans: Reviving history: New Orleans fortune telling This article takes a deep dive into the history of Voodoo in New Orleans, its hybridization with Catholicism, and its present-day place in the city's culture. The author visits fortune-tellers in the French Quarter, using their guidance as a tool for introspection rather than a deterministic predictor of the future. Through her experiences in New Orleans, the author feels a mystical connection to both the past and the future. 