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New Music Critique: Stalkid
Dark, hypnotic and ultimately unsettling, these recordings by Minneapolis artist Stalkid (Roman Non) give off a spooky, hypnotic glow that illuminates a fine-line between desperation ... -
New Music Critique: David Edlund
From Sweden, David Edlund is a composer whose sensibility revels in the mysterious and otherworldly—but with a beat. A piece like “Privacy,” for example, might ... -
5.8
New Music Critique: The Scarlet Tangerines
Recordings by Minnesota fivesome The Scarlet Tangerines demonstrate a consisently unfortunate disconnect between the band and its singer. In fact, instead of enhancing the work ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Grant Nesmith
These acoustic recordings by Grant Nesmith and his backups (including pedal steel and beat box) have a casual, mellow vibe, a wistful and bittersweet Americana ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Officer
Together with his tight band, London-based Dc Logan (aka Officer) emits a sound that, though organic at its core (with tasty fuzz distortion on the ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Gramma Rikki
Self-produced artist Gramma Rikki has created an electronically unique vocal persona, giving her voice a robotic dimension that enhances both the humor and the pathos ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Tyrants in Therapy
AbbeAbbe & Michael J are Tyrants in Therapy, whose off-kilter, alternative act achieves a ragged charm by virtue of its comedic overtones. Despite or perhaps ... -
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New Music Critique: Jazlyn Gold
Detroit-based artist Jazlyn Gold puts forth a strong, resourceful persona on her recordings, showing herself to likely be a captivating live performer at this point ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Courtney King
Artist Courtney King strives for an artfully dark demeanor and produces more than a few promising moments. She has a strong voice that’s a good ... -
7.3
New Music Critique: Jess Puri
With just a lone instrument, UK-based acoustic folk guitarist Jess Puri keeps things short, simple and tasteful (and sometimes downright catchy) on a trio of ...
