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7.8
New Music Critique: Raisinbran
Fittingly, Raisinbran produces music that puts out a positive, inspirational message. His songs are hip-hop-infused but also combine the softening elements of melodic rock and ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Cecily
With her warm, sweet, whispery-high voice, jazz-pop singer-songwriter Cecily is a beacon of positivity. On “Pisces” her voice melds with a calming flute and angelic choir ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Kilo
Texas rapper Kilo practically explodes on these recordings, which are dominated by his hyper-aggressive super-fast flow. And it proves to be pretty overwhelming at times. ... -
8.3
New Music Critique: Felix Martin
From drums to keyboards to Felix Martin’s guitar, the playing here is drop-dead stellar. And Martin’s Latin-flavored compositions (“Quitapesares,” “La Vaca Mariposa,” “Pajarillo”) cut to ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Sam Levin
Right away we hear potential in this young artist, whose quirky point of view, semi-detached delivery and skilled musicianship combine to make an impression on ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Lovers and Angels
Mark Nguyen & Juan Andres Lizaro have created Lovers and Angels, a rock opera featuring a variety of performers. “High Society” is a duet that ... -
7
New Music Critique: Rob Boyd
Arizona-based artist Rob Boyd has a knack for light, feel-good fare. His “Back By Popular Demand” is simple to the max, so simple, repetitive and ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Crystalline
From Cardiff, England, the five-piece Crystalline have a collection of recordings that suggest they’ve got something worth developing. First off, frontwoman Eva Moullen brings an ... -
9
New Music Critique: Dali Mraz
A superior skinsman, Czech artist Dali Mraz enlists a raft of equally adept players on his attractively rendered album, Level 25. In fact, the musicianship ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Kathryn Grimm
Kathryn Grimm is blessed with a strong, husky voice and guitar chops that add fire to her original songs. On the Latin-infused Santana-like “Talking to ...
