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New Music Critiques: Higuera
The mic loves Higuera's singer Valley Taylor’s voice, its naturally deep, husky tone. And despite three, sometimes four guitars, the sound mix ably emphasizes that ... -
8.8
New Music Critiques: Air Traffic Controller
Fronted by singer Casey Sullivan, the Boston-based Air Traffic Controller really pops on all levels, and the result is radio-ready songs that are exciting to hear. “Water ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Kylie Odetta
Combining moody material with her aching voice, piano-based Kylie Odetta is by turns familiar and distinctive, evoking comparisons to Norah Jones, Rachael Yamagata and perhaps ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: boigirl
Spearheaded by Casper Purtlebaugh, the foursome, boigirl, generates a well above-average brand of punk-fueled alt-rock—tight and downstroked—with erupting drums and blended vocals that italicize the pointed ... -
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New Music Critiques: Matt Rouch
There’s a remarkable depth and subtlety to Denver-based Matt Rouch's work, a consistent gift for arrangements that enable his songs to resonate. And his appealing tenor ... -
8
New Music Critiques: The Hip Abduction
A seasoned festival-circuit act, Florida septet, The Hip Abduction, delivers an effervescent synth-driven sound, spiked with a tropical fizz, that aims to uplift anyone’s spirit. ... -
8.6
New Music Critiques: Rival Tides
These post-hardcore alt-rockers, Rival Tides, are radio-ready, and a label like Rise might want to give them a holler. While the Tides do not put ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Hollow Bones
A tight NY-based five-piece, Hollow Bones emit all the hallmarks of their genre (screamo vocals, pummeling percussion triggers, relentless riffs, hard/soft dynamics, suicidal desperation) and ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Ajia Clark
Oh so soothing and soulful is Ajia Clark, backed by a combo that brings expert support. While the jazzy, complex, syncopated “Soul Train” will impress ... -
8
New Music Critiques: Madeline Smith
With memorable hooks, relatable lyrics and a voice that packs a punch, 20-year-old singer/keyboardist/guitarist Madeline Smith shows very good chops for someone her age. “Stay” ... -
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New Music Critiques: Gussie Miller
New music critique artist Gussie Miller has a versatile voice that impresses us, mainly on the higher notes, and he wisely feeds that strength in his ... -
8.2
New Music Critiques: Roanoke
Roanoke, fronted by Taylor Dupuis & Joey Beesley, spearhead these excellent pickers. The hi-touch music busts out the mandolin, fiddle and organ on hooky material that ... -
7.6
Unsigned Artist: Great Caesar
Plenty of upside for this crafty, spirited NY-based band, in which vocals play a prominent role. Frontman John-Michael Parker has an engaging voice, and he ...
