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7.4
New Music Critiques: Beautiful Machines
S.F.’s Beautiful Machines generate a dense arena-sized electro-rock sound that aims to be a total immersive experience, a darkly modern lasers & leather vibe with ... -
7.3
New Music Critiques: Jerry Springer Reject
Anyone looking for unusual tracks to chillax to should check out South Dakota artist Jerry Springer Reject, whose low-key instrumentals (with an occasional vocal) are ... -
7.4
New Music Critiques: Mary Bee
Mary Bee has a trained voice that conveys innocence and romantic love in a way that’s genuine and believable. Her “On A Sunday” is a ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: John Thayer
Though we're split on the merits of John Thayer's mannered raspiness, we all admire the pop-rock harmonies he achieves on his well-produced and craftily composed songs. ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: X.A.B.
Not your run-of-the-mill hip-hop artist, X.A.B. is more about the mischief than the menace. The catchy “Bubblegum” exemplifies his funny, sexy take on male/female relations, ... -
8.2
New Music Critiques: repel the robot
Dallas, TX duo repel the robot are working at a high level as writers, producers and arrangers to create a fun, dynamic alt-rock sound that's infused ... -
7.6
New Music Critiques: Nick Barbieri
Self-produced St. Louis-based Nick Barbieri has a voice that’s easy to underestimate. Soon, however, it becomes clear that beneath his offhand, casual delivery there lurks ... -
8.8
New Music Critiques: Ileina
We were instantly spellbound by Ileina, whose intimate, soulful voice and deeply felt messages, coupled with celestial ambient tones and smart, subtle arrangements, took us ... -
7
New Music Critiques: Cherry Water
North Carolina-based Cass Stroehmer spearheads Cherry Water, which sounds more compelling lyrically than musically. Of the three songs we focused on (personal meditations on the ... -
7.2
New Music Critiques: Diana Rein
Diana Rein and her band have some tasty guitar tones on these songs, which cover territory that’s familiar to all fans of the genre. Problem ...
