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8.2
New Music Critique: Janvi Anand
Janvi Anand is not only blessed with an arrestingly husky-toned voice (which can at times attain a solid, satisfying high-range), she’s a penetrating songwriter who ... -
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New Music Critique: T3TRA
Tess Dunn is T3TRA, whose dark, soul-baring statements are as candid and relatable to millennials as her hooks are sharp and memorable for all listeners. ... -
8.3
New Music Critique: Bonsai Mammal
Electronic composer Jimmy Harry brings substantial chops to his Bonsai Mammal compositions, each one a complete and balanced morsel of sophisticated sonics (vast, epic reverb!) ... -
8.4
New Music Critique: The WINTYR
It’s nice to hear an artful, synth-powered band like the WINTYR, who’ve got their epic, atmospheric sound and vision––and execution––well under control. Above all, singer ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Carter Ace
Somebody get this talented band a savvy producer! Please!! Avoiding hip-hop cliches, five-piece Carter Ace dish up one catchy tune after another, each laced with cool ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Luke Metzler
Adept production captures Rochester, NY’s Luke Metzler's clear, confident vocals and thoughtful lyrics. The beat-driven “Disco Therapy” (on which he name-checks James Baldwin) allows the ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Lockwood Barr
Expert players and pristine production give Lockwood Barr's naturally appealing voice a perfect platform and plenty of sonic space to make her tracks come alive. ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Future Thieves
Future Thieves is an extremely viable unit that, thanks to quality material, tight musicianship and a compelling vocalist, deserves label attention. Our intro to the band ... -
8.4
New Music Critique: The Cover Letter
We get an instantly fun and free-spirited vibe from Austin quintet, the Cover Letter, whose male/female duets spearhead a tight, organic band that creates a ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Psychocide
Though their songs are powered by familiar riffs, Montreal-based Psychocide is a band with an eccentric, “screw loose” fun factor that keeps things interesting. Case ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: SiBi
South African hip-hop artist SiBi has a consistent vision, speaking her mind about relatable topics, real issues and feelings––she’s an individual with high standards and ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Skytailor
Confident, clever and compelling, duo Skytailor have an alluring sound graced by androgynous lead vocals that are absolutely distinctive and make an impression among the ... -
8
New Music Critique: Molly Adele Brown
Collaborating with what sounds like a savvy bunch of Nashville cats, artist Molly Adele Brown's impressive, commercially appealing recordings include the bubble-gum country-pop of “Spook ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Panic In Eden
A tight modern-rock quintet that generates a big sound from the get-go, Panic In Eden's “Out For Blood” and “War On The Rocks” are familiar ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Alexa Villa
Singer-keyboardist Alexa Villa projects a natural confidence, an admirable all-in swagger that leaves the listener convinced of her commitment to every word she sings. And ... -
8
New Music Critique: Aaron Brown
Aaron Brown has got the country-rock sound down, and the perfect mix allows his strong, commanding vocals to connect with the listener, often using raunchy ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Emily Keener
Looking and sounding well beyond her 18 years, Emily Keener creates alt-pop that’s warm, pleasant and smart. Every word is clearly recorded and mixed, which ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Ember Atom
Calgary-based Ember Atom has a gift for up-energy, critical-mass, mainly synth-driven pop-rock that’s dead-on for alt-rock radio. Yes, “The Rip” is vocally overheated and grew ... -
Live Review: Kasey Lansdale at Molly Malone's in Los Angeles, CA
Material: There’s a glorious dichotomy to Kasey Lansdale. On one hand, she’s every inch the squeaky clean, blonde bombshell country star that one could easily ... -
Live Review: John Novello at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, CA
Material: Though this show was billed as a celebration of his popular new contemporary jazz release Ivory Soul, veteran keyboardist John Novello launched the set ...
