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7.6
New Music Critique: DownTown Abby & the Echoes
Abby Bryant fronts her band with a persona that’s easy to like, generating an inclusive, rootsy, modern sound that’s flavored with classic elements. “Gonna wash my spirit clean,” she ... -
5.4
New Music Critique: Aendlex
Based in Rome, Italy, solo artist Aendlex offers demo-quality recordings that are altogether sombre, intimate and deeply felt. “Flashing Psychosis” and “Promenade” are both sparsely ... -
6.8
New Music Critique: Jackie Venson
Singer-guitarist Jackie Venson shows flashes of potential on her demo-quality recordings, whether it’s her (at times) souful, upbeat voice, her heartfelt messages or her flashes ... -
New Music Critique: LaQuinn
Set to a simple, slinky keyboard riff, LaQuinn Gilmore testifies with an earnest passion about the “Paradise” he sees in his chosen woman. The artist ... -
7
New Music Critique: All Systems Know
Super-tight trio All Systems Know are fronted by Marcelo Silva with unflagging intensity and charisma. Style-wise ASK are an intriguing and often uncomfortable mix of ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: M6
We’ve all heard similar tales of personal pain and street-life struggle that fill these songs by Denver’s Marcus Smith, but never with his level of intensity. In fact, ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Alicia Michilli
Gifted with husky, mellow pipes that can belt out songs steeped in vintage R&B and soul, Alicia Michilli is a young artist who’s old-school in the best way. ... -
8
New Music Critique: Sarah Harralson
Tennessee artist Sarah Harralson is backed by a crew of Nashville cats whose nimble, knowing skills help elevate her crafty tunes and allow her appealing voice—with its tomboy-next-door grittiness—to ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Radiant Devices
Chicago’s Radiant Devices conjure dark, hypnotic, evocative (and lengthy) recordings. The band leans toward eerie, atmospheric intros from which Mojdeh’s impressive voice emerges to add precious moments of dramatic adornment. ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Fruity water
U.K. duo Fruity Water show moments of brilliant potential on songs that feature reserved, alienated British-accented lead vocals. We’re immediately taken by the upbeat, youthful synth colors the ...
