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New Music Critique: Cody Newman
Teenaged Cody Newman is working at a remarkably high level, with crafty, commercial songs, savvy arrangements and pristine production. Oh, and a voice that reveals ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Luba Dvorak
Old-school country twang and plenty of it is delivered by singer Luba Dvorak and his backups, who provide a polished, proficient foundation for his engaging, ... -
7
New Music Critique: OB Swank
NC-based OB Swank brings his southern sensibilities to intimate, relatable songs like “A Foreva Thang,” a sombre, soulful swirl (with Kanye-style “chipmunk” backup vocals) where ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Dejhare
Our group is mixed as to the work of artist Dejhare. We’re in agreement that her straight-ahead, synth-driven, dance-friendly pop music (“What Is Love?”) doesn’t ... -
7
New Music Critique: Microcosms
A Chicago trio, Microcosms have a tight, edgy, lo-fi, faintly British and consistently retro-leaning attack that makes no concession to commerciality. They’re the kind of ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Boot Juice
A smooth sextet that delivers modern Americana and retro-country, Boot Juice can go from graceful to gritty at the drop of a cowboy hat. The ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Hippy LaFlame
Texas trap rapper Hippy LaFlame brings a murky, moody, lo-fi touch to a trio of recordings that each has a certain level of trippy trap-adelics. ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Martell Lacey
Martell Lacey invests gospel roots and pro backup experience into radio-friendly recordings that showcase a voice whose impressive range is ideal for conveying love and ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Initial Mass
The progressive spine of hard rock trio Initial Mass is immediately felt on “Reason To Take,” a tune that could work well as a TV ... -
8
New Music Critique: Carmel Helene
Carmel Helene brings her rich, husky voice to bear on original songs that, while steeped in country style, possess a pop-leaning sensibility a la Taylor ...
