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8.4
New Music Critique: Leilani Kilgore
Contact: dave@longviewpcc.comWeb: leilanikilgore.comSeeking: Review, CoverageStyle: Rock, Blues Some artists feel powerful on record, others feel dangerous in the best way. Kilgore is by far a ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: August Gladstone
Contact: asgladstone@gmail.comWeb: augustgladstone.comSeeking: Label, Booking, RepresentationStyle: Folk Influenced heavily by the ’60s and ’70s folk revival, August Gladstone’s melodies feel intentionally simple, allowing his lyricism ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: SmartBlackKid
Contact: 4pjmusicgroup@protonmail.comWeb: smartblackkid.comSeeking: Film/TVStyle: Modern Rock, Classic Rock, Punk Rock According to his Bandcamp bio, SmartBlackKid released an astonishing 10 albums in a year between ... -
6.6
New Music Critique: Syante
Contact: skg-1234@hotmail.comWeb: linktr.ee/syanteSeeking: Management, Label, Film/TVStyle: Alt Pop/Rock There is no issue of polish in Syante’s tracks; perhaps the only thing that's lacking is a ... -
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New Music Critique: Bei Bei
Contact: info@beibeizheng.comWeb: beibeizheng.comSeeking: Label, Booking, Sync, ManagementStyle: World Fusion, Chinese instrument, Organic Lo-Fi Electronic Bei Bei is, according to her online bio, “an internationally acclaimed ... -
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New Music Critique: The MIDI World of Freedom
Contact: angelcross826@aol.comWeb: themidiworldoffreedom.bandcamp.com/album/luna-sparksSeeking: Label, Booking, Film/TVStyle: Electronic MIDI Plunderphonics There’s a lot of fun to be had here. The MIDI World of Freedom is, according ... -
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New Music Critique: The Dark Bob
Contact: darkbob@darkbob.comWeb: songsforartistsalbum.com/product/ekphrasis-synesthesia-songs-for-artists-deluxe-double-vinylSeeking: LoveStyle: Eclectic pop/rock Absurdity has rarely sounded this self-aware. There’s a throwback Weird Al spirit to The Dark Bob’s spectacle here, amplified ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Whitney Fenimore
Contact: jessica@milestonecollective.comWeb: whitneyfenimore.comSeeking: Label, Booking,Style: Indie Singer-Songwriter Raised on Christian music in the Bible Belt and sharpened under the spotlight of season 13 of The ... -
7.7
New Music Critique: Tiki Cowboys
Contact: bluebaronmusic@comcast.netWeb: tikicowboys.bandcamp.com/album/oysterSeeking: DistributionStyle: Americana, Island Country Blues Rock Forget about troubling images of white supremacists marching with tiki torches. The Tiki Cowboys blend island ... -
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New Music Critique: Elly Kace
Contact: ellykacemusic@gmail.comWeb: ellykace.comSeeking: CoverageStyle: Dream-Pop Brooklyn-based dream-pop artist Elly Kace describes herself as a “queer sound healing mystic and indie artist,” which is fair enough. ... -
Katseye at the Youtube Theater, Los Angeles, CA
It's been an amazing 2025 for Katseye. From going viral with the hit "Gnarly," starring in the infamous denim ad for Gap, to earning two ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Keyofgigi
Contact: gigi@keyofgigi.comWeb: keyofgigi.comSeeking: Sync PlacementStyle: adult contemporary/alt-country Keyofgigi’s bio is singular: “I make music not content,” and yes, it is evident that her goal isn’t ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: James “JB” Barnes
Contact: dougdeutschpr1956@gmail.comWeb: jbkeepingthebluesalive.comSeeking: Label, BookingStyle: Blues, Soul, Rock Cleveland-born, Jersey-raised blues man James “JB” Barnes is keen to stress that he’s the real deal; a ... -
Album Review of "We Mean It, Man!" by Gogol Bordello (7/10)
Casa Gogol RecordsProducers: Nick Launay, Adam “Atom” Greenspan Often classified as punk, Gogol Bordello amounts to so much more. Past works take cues from folk, ... -
Album Review of "Sunlight in the Shadows" by Miles Kane (8/10)
Easy Eye SoundProducer: Dan Auerbach On Sunlight in the Shadows Miles Kane appears nostalgic, slightly bruised, but very much alive. With producer Dan Auerbach steering ... -
Album Review of "Syndee Winters Sings Lena Horne" by Syndee Winters (8/10)
Wake Your Worlds/Bassline Live/Sony OrchardProducers: Eulis Cathey, Carl Griffin A modern, neo soul-tinged twist on classic vocal jazz pieces presented by theatrical artist and singer-songwriter ... -
Album Review of "Making A Livin' (Not A Killin')" by Leon Majcen (7/10)
StemProducer: Pat Lyons Leon Majcen’s fourth full-length release is out now. Gaining early attention with hit song “Love and Misery,” Majcen brings his trademark mellow ... -
Album Review of "Everything I Wanted" by Evan Honer (8/10)
StemProducers: Garrett Hall, Shane Travis, Evan Honer Known for his sold-out Americana shows, and having amassed over 500+million online streams, Evan Honer brings clean distinctive ... -
Album Review of "Armando Mi Conga" by Irving Flores (8/10)
Amor De Flores ProductionsProducer: Irving Flores Legendary Mexican born, San Diego based pianist and bandleader Irving Flores calls his bold, multi-faceted, richly immersive and rhythmically ... -
Album Review of "Big Talk" by Couch (7/10)
Couch Productions, LLCProducer: Couch Big Talk isBoston-based retro-pop septet Couch’s debut, though it hardly sounds like one—it sparkles with joy-splashed confidence and each track bops ...
























