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7.6
New Music Critique: December Fades
Kevin Rogers spearheads December Fades with a tortured, poetic, lovestruck persona that shows promise. The singer/ guitarist/keyboardist invests his love songs with a haunted vibe to ... -
8
New Music Critique: Vacances
As Vacances, Brooklyn-based Danny Lannon’s got a gift for catchy pop-rock hooks and he mounts them in radio-ready fashion. The familiar-sounding rocker “Damage” rides a ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Dharma Child
Minnesota’s Dharma Child (Michael Vanasek) conjures a collection of soul/r&b songs with a higher consciousness message and grooves that eventually sneak up on you. “Waste of ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Matthew Wolcott
Artist Matthew Wolcott has enlisted a first-team production group for his original material, giving it a rich, expert vibe. While his melodies are not super-memorable, ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Culture Wars
Austin trio Culture Wars are ahead of their competition: they show a gift for synth-rock hooks and are fronted by a singer whose voice is ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Hedera
We’re unanimous in our praise for NJ- based band Hedera. Not only are they a tight, nimble quintet whose drummer excels at diddling the edges, ... -
7
New Music Critique: Noordzo
Three tracks from NJ-based Mike Noordzy’s Shark Funeral Songbook are a clear indication that he’s a darkly absurdist artist who’s intention is to transport the ... -
7
New Music Critique: Necole Barz
Altlanta’s Necole Barz shows no shortage of sass and sex appeal, which she dishes out in bonus helpings on songs such as “Boss Night” where she ... -
7
New Music Critique: Elephant Pill
A trio of curious tracks from this Erie, PA composer are resolutely dark, dank, solitary and require patience from the listener. A beat slowly emerges ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Maivish
Anyone looking to escape the modern world should spend some time with Maivish, whose brand of traditional Brit/Irish songcraft is solid, calming and transporting. The ...
