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8.8
New Music Critique: Dayvid
One of the most polished, assured and commercial demos we’ve heard in months, Dayvid’s sound is very much radio-ready, blessed with a nice, knowing touch ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: The Muddy Crows
This Washington DC quintet has a sly, spry, and thoroughly appealing sound that’s spearheaded by frontman Dan Wolff, whose voice has a Jason Mraz quality ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: MT. Pool
A young four-piece, MT. Pool took a little while to grow on us, but by the time we finished their 7-minute “Fourever,” the band’s genuine ... -
7
New Music Critique: Dusty Santamaria + Moira Ichiban
This daring duo have an intriguing formula: lonesome, languid surf-guitar accompanying raw, ragged vocal harmonies. “Quick Draw Chimera” is a promising start. The song’s thick ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Music Carolyn
Pleasant, melodious lead vocals and exceptional backup blends elevate these recordings by Music Carolyn, whose tunes and lyrics have a persistent positivity that is disarming. ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Frequency
North Carolina-based artist Frequency has an appealing voice and works hard to make sure that he delivers a variety of different tones and textures with ... -
8
New Music Critique: Raspin Stuwart
Well-seasoned and backed by expert players and production talent, Raspin Stuwart has a well-weathered quality that will appeal to a mature crowd. The artist taps ... -
6.8
New Music Critique: All This Huxley
Philly-based four-piece All This Huxley deliver an earnest, hale & hearty brand of folk-rock exemplified by the song “Stockholm,” wherein the band’s lead singer (in ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Royaljag
Yes, the production could inject a bit more finesse and the vocal mix could definitely be stronger, but this trio is a crowdpleaser right from ... -
7
New Music Critique: The Shakin’ Shivers
From Toledo, OH, The Shakin’ Shivers are a raw blues-rock duo fronted by Maddison, whose blistering voice delivers the perfect tone and texture for the ...
