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7.2
New Music Critique: Carry Illinois
Singer-songwriter Lizzy Lehman spearheads this sensitive quintet with intimate, uncluttered arrangements, and production by John Vanderslice (Grandaddy) that support the songs’ explorations of the human condition. Lehman’s ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: faunch
Though not a smooth vocalist, faunch makes an impact through sheer will on a varied collection of tunes that draws inspiration from past eras. “Man with ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Jenny Bruce
Jenny Bruce's warm, clear voice is ideally suited to convey the emotions she has invested in original songs that deal with the myriad dimensions of ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Basic Desire
Australian duo Basic Desire adhere to a strict formula and synthesizer palette that features singer Paulina Caine’s breathy soprano (ranging nicely from head tones to ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: B-Awake
Higher-consciousness rapper B-Awake and his featured vocalists deliver edgy- sounding messages that are optimistic and inspirational. Best of all, this is an artist who values catchy hooks and ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Cody Wayne Band
Cody Wayne and his super-solid sidekicks bring a vibrant energy to these tunes. At the mic, Wayne’s voice is not distinctive, but it projects a ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: The Delta Saints
We love to hear a singer that’s distinctive, and the Delta Saints are blessed with such a weapon in Ben Ringel, whose vaguely androgynous vibe ... -
8
New Music Critique: Catastrophic Jones
From contemplative to downright creepy, composer Catastrophic Jones has an ability to get under your skin. Akin to ambient drone maestros like Loscil, Jones’ “Genesis” ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Tommy Mora
No question that Tommy Mora is powered by a rock & roll heart that pulses through every lick of his songs. Perfect example is “Let ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Asteroid Falls
Bold and abrasive, this punk-fueled trio led by C.G. Valez get to their hooks quickly and invest everything in an effusive, red-zone vocal attack. Theirs ...
