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8.2
New Music Critique: Sprockets
Led by singer-guitarist Brodie Knight, this Las Vegas-based foursome have a super-tight, high-impact (if absolutely familiar) pop-punk attack that’s given a modern injection thanks to a profusion of ... -
8
New Music Critique: Kaci Brookz
The obvious takeaway from southwest London rapper Kaci Brookz’ music is his truly impressive vocals. Brookz has carved out his niche in the UK hip-hop ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Zachary Kibbee
It’s little wonder why this artist has had multiple placements of his songs in film and TV. His material and recordings (“Life in Low Fidelity” for example) are ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Emily Cole
For Emily Cole, music can be an outlet to voice her dissatisfaction, as on the songs “Dead Feeling,” “Unnerving” and her best, most current slice of alt-pop, “Ain’t ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Jay Fox
Hailing from Newnan, GA, rapper Jay Fox puts some impressive barring ability on display. The man can really rap. It’s not with fast words or crazy poetic combos, ... -
7.7
New Music Critique: Charred Funk
This rock-solid New York trio are led by guitarist Peter Milo, who brings a bonafide virtuosity to his fretwork. Each instrumental theme by the band follows a similar ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Marius Holth
Norwegian artist Marius Holth has enlisted first-rate, top-notch support to bring his theatrical, high-concept material to life. They’re songs with lyrics (voiced mainly by Holth ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Maia Zakay
We hear good flows in these songs from Maia Zakay, whose lyrics focus on the diverse dimensions of human interaction, be they emotional or sensual. ... -
8
New Music Critique: Arielle Silver
Blessed with a strong, authoritative voice, Arielle Silver is a born communicator, an artist whose structured songwriting exudes intelligence and humanity. And the best part ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Branden & James
Recordings by cello and voice duo Branden & James–– featuring singer (and AGT finalist) Branden James––are lushly arranged and passionately performed, often with a theatrical ...
