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7.2
New Music Critique: Wig Party
A jam band quintet, Wig Party nails the genre’s sound with an organic, easygoing vibe and nimble musicianship. The band’s lead singer, while not a ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Kartel SCO
Kartel SCO has intriguing, atmospheric songs that sometimes meander but skillfully utilize catchy hooks and phrases. On “SCO” the artist uses a counterpoint setup—slow, moody ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Roi and the Secret People
Roi and the Secret People capture the essence of “open road intensity” with “Drive,” which could enhance a film or TV sequence. Frontman Roi has ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Katlyn Lowe
Nashville singer-songwriter Katlyn Lowe has a mind of her own, with lyrics that stand up to anyone—a conceited guy, for instance. That’s the gist in ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Sinaro
Gus Sinaro fronts a metal foursome that produces credible metal power on a solid, if formulaic, batch of songs. “Break the Paradigm” and “Bullet Through ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Richard Lynch
Any label or music supervisor looking for pure, well-recorded country music songs should check out Ohio-based Richard Lynch. His sweet, heartfelt tribute to his father, ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: White Owl Red
We like how the lead vocals of artist Josef McManus are mixed high and prominent in these recordings. What becomes clear is that he projects ... -
8
New Music Critique: Malcolm Harvest
Malcolm Harvest has an appealing persona and he gears his music to a wide audience. “Welcome to LA” is a perfect example of his spirit ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Zaydo
Artist Zaydo impresses us with his unique approach to hip-hop, forging his own sonic path with music that is not typical of the genre but ... -
8
New Music Critique: Ravennas
Though they’re from rainy Seattle, Ravennas know how to conjure visions of sun-drenched coastlines. In fact, there’s not only a kinship with the music of ...
