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7.6
New Music Critique: Beauty in Chaos
Guitarist Michael Ciravolo spearheads this project featuring notables like Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander. On the film/TV-worthy “Drifting Away,” Zander delivers a deeper vocal than we’re used to from him ... -
8.4
New Music Critique: Matt LeGrand
Chicago artist Matt LeGrand is working at a high level with slick, catchy, dance-inducing pop songs that are radio-ready. “12 AM” is all about hooking up at midnight ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Tautologic
Led by multi-hyphenate Ethan Taylor Sellers, Tautologic generates a whirlwind of progressive pop rock that melds lush orchestral instrumentation with funky guitars. It’s a challenging, uneasy marriage that, topped off ... -
8
New Music Critique: Kayla Starr
An experienced pro backup singer for mainstream artists, Kayla Starr really steps up and takes command on her dense, trippy, often challenging, but ultimately unique recordings. “Deepest Sea” and ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: PoetiK
Georgia native Antohni Sneed is PoetiK, and though his lyric messages are familiar, his flow is delivered in a way that is altogether real and genuine. Above all, ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Mark Kingswood
British artist Mark Kingswood follows a classic retro crooner path a la Michael Buble’ on these original songs, employing maximum orchestral power in support of his likeable vocal stylings. ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Miles Maxwell
This foursome stands out due to their songs’ wryly humorous and sometimes awkward lyrics. “She Says (Whiskey Down at 4 AM)” is a case in point. Accompanied by a ... -
7
New Music Critique: Obeah
Songs by Atlanta’s Obeah are a mixed bag. For all the positives we hear in the song “True”––its catchy beat, unusual sounds––we’re also distracted that the music ... -
7.3
New Music Critique: Jeff Morris
Anyone who’s looking for a change of auditory pace might like Jeff Morris, whose jarring, atonal “musique concrete” compositions deploy a barrage of abrasive effects (ripping zippers, electrical fizz, ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Gary Stockdale
Emmy-nominated composer Gary Stockdale exudes a warm, folk-flavored sincerity on songs like “Keep Letting Go,” about coping with life’s everyday craziness. Though not powerful, his voice conveys a melodic sincerity ...
