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7.8
New Music Critique: The Statistics
The Statistics come at you with a garage band intensity, a terse, no-gimmicks attack that’d make Jack White proud. In fact, maybe Mr. White should ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Chevy Quis
LA via Minneapolis artist Chevy Quis has an ambitious vision for his music, which melds a bunch of elements, both musically and vocally, perhaps too ... -
6.8
New Music Critique: I.L.Y.A.
There’s equal amounts of promise and problems with these recordings by dance- pop artist I.l.y.a, not the least of which is the Manhattan-via-Moscow artist’s heavily ... -
8
New Music Critique: Peachy
U.K. composer Peachy makes a solid case for his ability to craft themes that will complement various visual sequences. With its surging, slicing synthesizers we ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: BlueAshes
Florida-based duo of singer Shila and guitarist Alexis have put together a solid collection of tunes heavily steeped in the classic swagger that fans of ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Goodnight Suzie
Seattle duo Suzie & Ben Bradford will please any listener who’s looking for bright, upbeat, refreshingly straightforward material performed with a skill and subtlety that ... -
7
New Music Critique: Hey Bulldog
Though they still need to develop a cohesive vision, Manchester, UK trio Hey Bulldog offer up some interesting tunes. “California” is a brisk workout powered ... -
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 ...
