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7.4
New Music Critique: Dream
Solo artist Dream has a knack for writing solid material that is downbeat and dramatic. She has enlisted players, particularly her guitarist, who deliver beautiful, ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Scott Gray
Backed by an expert band, singer-songwriter Scott Gray sounds like a born optimist, his romantic pop-jazz songs conveying a single-minded pursuit of romantic bliss in ... -
8
New Music Critique: Eli Raybon
With a firm footing in classic ‘80s new wave style, synth-pop solo artist Eli Raybon offers melodic, hook-centric songs topped off by a voice that’s ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Chevy Quis
Well-produced recordings by Minneapolis artist Chevy Quis show a rapper whose crystal-clear voice is passionate, powerful, and contemporary. He’s an artist whose confidence is felt ... -
7
New Music Critique: In Love & WAR
Led by singer-violinist Koi Anunta, In Love & WAR have a sound that is, by turns, dreamy, dark and mysterious––sometimes all at once. A bassline ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Pr1de
Based in Louisiana, Pride’s honesty and commitment rings through despite sound quality that too often leaves something to be desired, clouding his vision and message. A ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: The Sweet Kill
With a strong (if not distinctive) voice, artist Pete Mills and company deliver dark, dramatic, synth-powered songs that, despite dire lyrics, send an upbeat, often ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Scary Hours
Delivering probably the most relentlessly vigorous acoustic-guitar strumming you’re likely to hear and a youthful voice that’s tailor-made for emo punk, Scary Hours is solo ... -
8
New Music Critique: Chelzzz
Kinetic, fractured, and fascinating describes these recordings by Detroit artist Chelzzz, who brings plenty of attitude to the mic, an energy that is somehow both ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Ryan Chernin
In all respects, Ryan Chernin is working at an advanced level, impressing us with his appealing vocals and an ability to write and render one ...
