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7.8
New Music Critique: Alexa Villa
Singer-keyboardist Alexa Villa projects a natural confidence, an admirable all-in swagger that leaves the listener convinced of her commitment to every word she sings. And ... -
8
New Music Critique: Aaron Brown
Aaron Brown has got the country-rock sound down, and the perfect mix allows his strong, commanding vocals to connect with the listener, often using raunchy ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Emily Keener
Looking and sounding well beyond her 18 years, Emily Keener creates alt-pop that’s warm, pleasant and smart. Every word is clearly recorded and mixed, which ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Ember Atom
Calgary-based Ember Atom has a gift for up-energy, critical-mass, mainly synth-driven pop-rock that’s dead-on for alt-rock radio. Yes, “The Rip” is vocally overheated and grew ... -
7
New Music Critique: Hawk
With their rustic, laidback sound, the guitar-driven foursome Hawk are not out to reinvent the wheel––we just wish they would spin it with more force and ... -
7.7
New Music Critique: Groutfit
Simple yet effective, these 60-second themes by Indiana ambient artist Groutfit (Juliet Johnson) will be of interest to pro music libraries and game developers (Resident ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: LaQuinn
Virginia-based rap artist LaQuinn is alternately compelling, clever and frustrating. On the sometimes mesmerizing “Pink,” the artist skillfully varies the dynamics of his flow, driving ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Indiana Grace
With just her voice and piano––no techy distractions––Zurich-based artist Indiana Grace offers soul-baring pop songs that plumb the chambers of the heart––her own. She has ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Beefheart Jr.
Beefheart Jr. (Robert Williams) has an ambitious vision bolstered by classic-rock reflexes, skilled sidemen and an inspired complexity that you’d expect from a Don Van ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Bianca Morales
Artists who over-sing as if their career depends on it should take a listen to Bianca Morales, a Helsinki, Finland-based performer whose mellow, resonant voice and ...
