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7.3
New Music Critique: Daniel Oakfield
U.K.-based Daniel Oakfield’s themes follow a familiar formula: an epic and mysterious ambience sets a serene mood for an emerging 4/4 beat that builds gradually to a climax. ... -
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New Music Critique: PARASONA
Toronto duo PARASONA exhibit the kind of catchy songcraft and performance confidence that’s made stars of Twenty-One Pilots. What’s distinctive about PARASONA is that their ... -
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New Music Critique: Martin Mayer
Classically trained Martin Mayer has the chops to bring his bright, bouncy material to life. “Unbreakable” is propelled by rhythmic synths and horns that allow ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Renfree Isaacs
Any winery or brewfest would do well to consider this trio of tight players, all of whom take turns at the mic on songs that ... -
7
New Music Critique: Tango With Lions
Based in Greece, multi-instrumentalist Katerina Papachristou and her band have carved out a spare, moody comfort zone that is intriguing––to an extent. The mysterious “Proof ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Righteous Reg
San Jose, CA’s Righteous Reg has no interest in mainstream b.s. As he says in the catchy “K.I.M.”: “I can’t stand some fake shit!” So ... -
7.3
New Music Critique: John Humphrey Coconut
John Humphrey Coconut and his funk bunch have fashioned a congestive, almost abrasive brand of funk that threatens to devolve into chaos at times but ... -
New Music Critique: Justin Allen & the Well Shots
From its persistent mandolin to its occasional southern-fried slide-guitar licks, Justin Allen is downhome authentic, right down to his hillbilly vocal tone, which keeps this ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Kira Alexi
Our thumbs are definitely way up for Kira Alexi’s overall talent, songwriting skills and singing voice. It’s unfortunate, then, that her recordings’ production quality is ... -
8
New Music Critique: Kali Késo
We hear a complex of elements in Kali Késo’s music that makes us want to hear and know more. Augmented by cool percussive effects bathed ...
