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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 ... -
8.8
New Music Critique: Dayvid
One of the most polished, assured and commercial demos we’ve heard in months, Dayvid’s sound is very much radio-ready, blessed with a nice, knowing touch ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: The Muddy Crows
This Washington DC quintet has a sly, spry, and thoroughly appealing sound that’s spearheaded by frontman Dan Wolff, whose voice has a Jason Mraz quality ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: MT. Pool
A young four-piece, MT. Pool took a little while to grow on us, but by the time we finished their 7-minute “Fourever,” the band’s genuine ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Sam Levin
Right away we hear potential in this young artist, whose quirky point of view, semi-detached delivery and skilled musicianship combine to make an impression on ... -
8
New Music Critique: Hadlock
Singer-guitarist-songwriter Kris Hadlock fronts his namesake band with pure confidence that’s steeped in the kind of classic ‘80s-influenced arena rock that never grows old and ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Estados Alterados
Colombia’s Estados Alterados mount a dark, propulsive, synth-laden attack fronted by a singer whose voice is deep, masculine and sexy. Each song follows a consistent ... -
8.4
New Music Critique: Yvonne Perea
Singer-songwriter Yvonne Perea brings a likeable, consistently inspiring vibe on these recordings, where she is skillfully supported by superior players (extraordinary lead guitar licks), not ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Ki Storii
Bronx-based Ki Storii has no problem putting forth a confident flow. In fact, from the sound of her engrossing shout-flow attack, she’s a woman you ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Sojourner
A four-piece rock band fronted by singer/guitarist Christian Brown, Sojourner are a supertight unit (great drumming) whose sound, while not all that original, is thoroughly ...
