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Album Review of "Journals to Johnny" by Chocc (8/10)
Deathrow Records Producer: Sam Pounds Like father, like daughter. Snoop Dogg’s heir, Chocc, doesn’t fall far from the tree as she debuted her EP titled ... -
Album Review of "Wrongdoers" by Norma Jean (8/10)
Razor & Tie (Craft Recordings) Producer: Josh Barber Metalcore staples Norma Jean and Craft Records re-released their 6th studio album on vinyl in support of ... -
Album Review of "For Teen" by Yoyoka (8/10)
Balan Studio Producers: Various Having earned praise from Robert Plant and Dave Grohl, Japanese teen drum sensation YOYOKA set an extraordinarily high bar for her ... -
Album Review of "Parallels" by Minor Conflict (8/10)
PRAH Recordings Producer: Jack Ogborne Bristol, U.K.-based trio Minor Conflict blend post-punk with experimental folk on their EP Parallels. The group is made up of ... -
Album Review of "From West Hollywood" by Silas Nello (7/10)
Blackbird Record Label Producer: Claire Morison and Silas Nello Silas Nello’s EP From West Hollywood reflects his move from Texas to Los Angeles, and reimagines ... -
Album Review of "Impostor!" by Joe Deninzon (9/10)
7D Media Producer: Joe Deninzon For over two decades violinist/vocalist Deninzon has carved a unique niche in the world of progressive rock. With a string ... -
Album Review of "The Law of Diminished Returns" by Keith Roth (7/10)
Deko Entertainment Producers: Keith Roth and Mike Jaffe Experience counts in everything, including music, and radio host/frontman/guitarist Keith Roth has been around, making down ‘n ... -
Album Review of "All Cylinders" by Yves Jarvis (6/10)
In Real Life Producer: Yves Jarvis For artists, there’s freedom in going solo and eschewing collaborators. In creating All Cylinders entirely himself, Yves Jarvis takes ... -
Album Review: "The Human Fear" by Franz Ferdinand (8/10)
Domino Producer: Mark Ralph According to singer Alex Kapranos, the new album from Scottish alt-rock jewel Franz Ferdinand is a collection of musings on the ... -
Album Review: "Pavlova's Dog" by The Meringues (8/10)
Distrokid Producers: The Meringues Direct from Kingston, Ontario—The Meringues are back with a tuneful sophomore release. If you’re a fan of classic punk blended with ... -
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New Music Critique: Poppy Roscoe
Contact: therealpoppyroscoe@gmail.com Web: poppyroscoe.com Seeking: Management, Label Style: Garage, Psych-Rock You could be forgiven for thinking that Poppy Roscoe is the name of a solo ... -
Album Review: "Golden Hour: Part 2" by Ateez (7/10)
KQ Entertainment, RCA Records, Legacy Recordings Producers: Various After the stellar release of Golden Hour: Part 1, K-pop group Ateez are back with the sequel ... -
Album Review: "Million Voices Whisper" by Warren Haynes Band (9/10)
Fantasy Records Producer: Warren Haynes The soulful, Southern-rock style pioneered by The Allman Brothers continues to flourish with former member Haynes. His whiskeyed vocals and ... -
Album Review of "Life is Hard" by Mike Zito (8/10)
Gulf Coast Records Producer: Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith So, when you’re the head of your own label you go to the guys that make ... -
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New Music Critique: Marla Mase
Contact: beatrice@empktmedia.com Web: marlamase.com Seeking: Booking, Film/TV Style: Punk, Pop This is an interesting tale. Marla Mase is a native Brooklynite who has been a ... -
Album Review of "The Last Frontier" by Reckless Kelly (7/10)
No Big Deal Records Producers: Jonathan Tyler, Willy Braun, Cody Braun Texas-via-Idaho band Reckless Kelly have been active since ‘96, touring to acclaim in Americana, ... -
Album Review of "By Your Side" by Shutdown (8/10)
Equal Vision Records Producer: Jerry Farley It’s not really a “return to form” as these dudes broke up when they were still incredibly tight. Still, ... -
Album Review of "Good Neighbours" by Good Neighbours (7/10)
Capitol Records Producers: Scott Verrill, Oli Fox British duo Good Neighbours’ charmand energetic spirit come to life with their debut self-titled EP. Good Neighbours begins ... -
Album Review of "Hot Tub Sessions" by Brass Queens (8/10)
Harmony Park Pro Records Producers: Brass Queens The all-female ensemble brings their signature mix of jazz, funk, and hip-hop to life, delivering spirited, vibrant tracks ... -
Album Review of "The F.O.R.C.E." by LL Cool J (8/10)
Def Jam Producers: Various Frequencies of Real Creative Energy is the title of rap legend LL Cool J’s 14th studio album. With features from Eminem ...
