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7.8
New Music Critique: The Earth & I
We dig the male/female vocal tandem of East Coast prog-metal fivesome The Earth & I. Not only is the screamo singing more than convincing, but ... -
Signing Story: Stef Chura
Musicians moving into the city of Detroit have to be ready to be closely scrutinized by existing game-players in a wildly eclectic and ever blossoming ... -
Miguel - War & Leisure (9/10)
R&B star Miguel’s fourth project, War & Leisure, is filled with a free, rich voice, reverbed-out guitars, and ambitious songwriting. In War & Leisure, the ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Léoa
With just her voice and piano, artist Léoa delivers songs that are so timely right now, exploring life’s ugly realities, particularly those which pertain to ... -
Live Review: Danielle Taylor at Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe in Silverlake, CA
Material: Energetic indie elements, combined with mid-tempo, piano-heavy anthems and a passion to uplift her listeners, gives Danielle Taylor a refreshing authenticity that’s been lacking ... -
Music Gear Review: CADLive Audio D88 Kick Drum Mic
The CADLive Series relies on the Equitek studio microphone heritage to offer a live sound product line. The CADLive D88 Kick Mic uses a super-cardioid ... -
GIK Acoustics PIB Unboxing
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New Music Critique: George Adrian
Some artists are in no hurry to impress; they’re too busy doing their own thing. And in the case of George Adrian, the listener’s patience ... -
Power Tools: How to Harness the Special Power of Amplifiers
Have you or your band been plagued by audio issues? You’re not alone. Having worked for years in pro audio engineering, sales and integration, Ira ... -
Brian Setzer at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA
Brian Setzer and his 19-piece Orchestra returned to Los Angeles for their 14th annual "Christmas Rocks" tour which took place at the Dolby Theatre in ... -
Making the Tough Calls in Your Career
It’s easy to get stuck. It’s hard to get lucky. Most of us find ourselves somewhere in-between. We all want to believe that if we ... -
Industry Profile: Happiest Tee at the GRAMMY Talent Lounge
Armed with a business degree from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce, entrepreneur Lash Fary created Distinctive Assets 20 years ago to create ... -
Zaytoven: From the Steeples to the Streets with a Master Producer
As one of hip-hop’s foremost producers, Xavier Lamar Dotson––better known as Zaytoven––is recognized for his innovative collaborations with Southern artists like Gucci Mane, Migos and ... -
Stevie Wonder's Annual House Full of Toys in Los Angeles, CA
Stevie Wonder, a legendary artist who has won 25 Grammys, is a Rock N Roll and Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee, has sold over 100 ... -
7
New Music Critique: Forest Bayer
Forest Bayer’s compositions seem not to be intended for amusement or to accompany a film or TV scene. Rather, they lean toward serious music, a ... -
6.8
New Music Critique: Cnote
Though he shows a gift for arrangements that build smoothly, these recordings by R&B artist Cnote are very much in the “songwriter demo” realm. His ... -
7
New Music Critique: Das Black Milk
Das Black Milk have two things going for them––a strong attack-mode attitude and the vocal power to put it across. In other aspects, however, these ... -
7
New Music Critique: Hussies
Hussies are a guitar-driven Omaha quartet who go all-out on every single song. And though their frenetic “meet-you-at-the-finish-line” style often threatens to disintegrate into chaos, ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Natalie Duque
Our reactions are mixed when it comes to recordings by artist Natalie Duque. She’s got a genuine, appealing voice and fairly catchy songs with compelling ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Hosny Bronx
Hosny Bronx wears all the hats on classic- sounding reggae songs that will draw an immediate comparison to Bob Marley, as Bronx’s delivery is a ...
