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7.2
New Music Critique: The Harper Conspiracy
The Harper Conspiracy have a throwback folk appeal (with a hint of jazziness), a mostly acoustic sound that seems to value organic, unadorned musical values. ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Voice of Addiction
Chi-town band Voice of Addiction come at you with a jackhammer punk-rock energy elevated by prog-rock sensibilities––and the musicianship to pull it off. We’re talking ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Jesse Terry
Jesse Terry’s sensitive, calming voice invests his “Stargazer” with the perfect tone to convey the song’s lullaby message of encouragement and inspiration. Backed by a ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: The Squawks
Sardonic lyrics and a scorching guitar player highlight recordings by the Squawks, a folk-rock fivesome whose superior musicianship is ultimately undermined by subpar lead vocals. ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Resin
Self-produced solo artist Resin (Niko Antonucci) conjures a dark, mysterious landscape inhabited by her slurring, unsettling vocal rasp. Be warned––it’s a world whose grim, tune-free ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Chasing Shadows
Chasing Shadows bring a strong indie-rock attack to bear on a collection of solid if not exactly great songs. Best of all is singer-guitarist Sam ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: V2
On a collection of beloved oldies and spirited originals, young brothers Vittorio & Vincenzo (as V2) have an album Rock N Rods that showcases their ... -
6.8
New Music Critique: Kaz Bielinski
Artist Kaz Bielinski is a stylistically diverse songwriter, though the results of his efforts here prove more interesting than satisfying. That’s mainly due to subpar ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Highland Kites
Artful rock trio Highland Kites are not about crafting tunes for the mainstream. Singer-songwriter Marissa Lamar sets the tone, showing herself to be a soul-baring ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Paradise Kings
To Paradise Kings, the F word means Fun and these dudes bring it in high style. With confident vocals, tasty guitar tones and some rollicking ...
