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7.4
New Music Critique: Pyrah
A French fivesome, Pyrah are fronted by singer Stephanié Montel whose voice excels in its melodic range and can effectively add grit and gravel when ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Tawny Ellis
Singer-songwriter Tawny Ellis is a communicator whose expertly rendered recordings give her a realm of optimum clarity and depth to plumb the depths of human ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Key LeBlanc
Artist Key LeBlanc brings a sexy, coquettish persona to her original songs. While the mid-2000’s pop-influenced “Atmosphere” dwells on the downside of relationships (“Gotta get ... -
Live Review: Binx at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA
Material: With her beehive updo, yellow and black latex getup, and sweet-as-honey onstage persona, Binx is the ultimate “bumble-gum” pop artist. The bumblebee advocate is ... -
Album Review: Romance by Camila Cabello (8/10)
"... an unfiltered and refreshing look at Cabello's life." There is no hiding Camila Cabello’s love for fellow pop star and collaborator Shawn Mendes. Aptly ... -
Album Review: Born in the Bronx by Handsome Dick Manitoba
"HDM's unabashed absence of polish lends garage rock realness to everything he does." Punk legend Handsome Dick Manitoba’s debut solo effort is finally here and, ... -
Live Review: Manuel The Band at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, CA
Material: Manuel The Band has become more than just a collective from Long Beach. Their music is a collection of picturesque songs that illustrate their ... -
Live Review: Cliff Beach at Harvelle's in Santa Monica, CA
Material: Cliff Beach has been sliding and gliding on live stages for nearly two decades. Ultimately, he devoted his songwriting and musicality to the funk. ... -
8.6
New Music Critique: Serena Wiley
A deep, dusky voice of uncommon soul and substance describes Serena Wiley, who’s supported by a combo that imbues her stories with an expert, understated ... -
8.4
New Music Critique: Chadwick Johnson
Delivering lead vocals that are sensitive and spot-on, singer-songwriter Chadwick Johnson is working at a high, professional level. He’s even self-produced these jazzy, soulful and ...
