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7.2
New Music Critique: Robert Kuhn
Robert Kuhn has a unique, distinctive sound. It’s not for everyone, and he may be hard-pressed to find the right label, but his voice, with ... -
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New Music Critique: WhiteWater Ramble
WhiteWater Ramble have a style and sound, much of it based upon vintage influences, that help them stand out from the crowd. Right off the ... -
7.3
New Music Critique: Vivid Substanz
Fancifully titled, instrumental excursions by artist Vivid Substanz are, by turns, moody, meditative and cinematic. “423 Days at Circe Dome” conjures an air of mystery ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Jayy Perk
Grand Rapids-based rapper Jayy Perk has set up a solid framework for himself. At just 18, he clearly has a sense for what’s appealing right ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: High Street
Chicago-based High Street, though a bit rough around the edges, have a distinctly commercial mainstream rock sound with some garage-band accents here and there that ... -
8.4
New Music Critique: All Systems Know
All Systems Know is a five-man, punk/alternative outfit that puts its musical aptitude on display with difficult rhythms, beautiful combinations of unusual rock sounds and ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Tony ForresTT
Brooklyn-based artist Tony ForresTT has love & loss on his mind and in his heart, which has been broken in myriad ways, giving his music ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: The Vignatis
The Vignatis are excellent players powered by an uncommon spirit of fun. “Bop, Hop & Roll” shows off their “Gypsybilly” concept. Though the song is ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Theo Low
We get odd vibes right away from Florida-based artist Theo Low, who invests his electronic pop material with intriguing, unexpected sonics. For example, “Favorite Boy” ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: James Kahn
Author James Kahn has a new novel, Matamoros, and he has created a well-produced companion album, full of vintage sounding fiddle and mandolin, that add ...














