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Live Review: People's Blues of Richmond at Echoplex in Los Angeles, CA
Material: To describe this Richmond, VA-based trio, People's Blues of Richmond, as guitar rock would be accurate, no doubt, but it wouldn’t come close to ... -
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New Music Critiques: Young Foe
Rapper Young Foe dispenses with bling and boasting and gets to the meat of the matter, namely how a mad amount of scepticism is needed ... -
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New Music Critiques: Terraplane Special
A vintage warmth oozes from the speakers as the seasoned crew of Terraplane Special delivers a set of time-honored covers. “Why You Been Gone So Long,” ... -
8.2
New Music Critiques: Amy Holland
With a significant record of accomplishment already behind her, it’s no surprise Amy Holland has the whole package at work here, including pristine production and ... -
8.2
New Music Critiques: Bittersweet Machines
Bittersweet Machines, a one-man project by Matt Mocharnuk, delivers deft, impactful recordings that could nestle quite well on radio playlists with the likes of Imagine ... -
7.6
New Music Critiques: The Stolen
NJ-based band the Stolen remind us of the 1975––quite catchy and commercial, spearheaded by feel-good funk-infected tunes and singer Dom Cuce’s spunk and passion at the ... -
7.6
New Music Critiques: Lisa Redfern
Gifted with a naturally pure, forthright voice, Lisa Redfern is a prolific singer/songwriter who’s clearly steeped in the deep roots of folk music’s forebears such ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Matt Strachan
Ably backed by the Hoot Owls, Matt Strachan has a gift for conveying life’s golden moments. “Jamie Rae” pays tribute to a childhood friend and ... -
8.2
New Music Critiques: Ali Carter
It’s a pleasure to hear an artist like Ali Carter who understands the power of understatement, and whose support group (including producer Harvey Jones) captures her ... -
7.6
New Music Critiques: Vicke Vyto
Rochester, NY artist Vicke Vyto impresses us with his versatility. He can give you a tense, documentary-style joint like “Happy Hour” with its edgy, slashing, ...
