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Album Reviews: "Further Joy" by The Regrettes (9/10)
Label: Warner Records Producers: Jacknife Lee and Tim Pagnotta With great vulnerability, strength, and care, The Regrettes have turned tangled topics into something sweet in ... -
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New Music Critique: Julian Frampton Band
Singer-guitarist Julian Frampton leads a modern blues-rock fivesome that shows exceptional polish. His voice, though it lacks a distinctive tone, is capable of a grittiness ... -
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New Music Critique: Electric Aloha
Guitarist Mike Halland’s project Electric Aloha delivers impressive musicianship (all the guitar solos are rippin’) along with topical higher-consciousness rap-rock vocals that alternate with memorable ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Lost Millions
Austin, TX band The Lost Millions are led by Matt Westfield, whose hushed, whisper- infused voice injects an element of mystery and menace to the ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Four Star Riot
A Florida-based foursome, Four Star Riot are a solid combo powered by tight, down- stroked guitar parts. Material is crafty, solid and familiar-sounding. “Slayed Pretender” ... -
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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 ... -
Bush at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA
There's no better way to spend a warm summer night than watching BUSH perform in front of an amped crowd at the Greek Theatre in ... -
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 ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Sojourner
A four-piece rock band fronted by singer/guitarist Christian Brown, Sojourner are a supertight unit (great drumming) whose sound, while not all that original, is thoroughly ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Jared Mancuso
Fans of Vampire Weekend and OK Go (and even Weezer) might take to solo artist Jared Mancuso, whose overall vitality, alt-rock rhythms and appropriately nerdy vocal tone add up ... -
Artist Profile: Nothing More - From Kickstarter to Multi-Grammy Nominations and Beyond
Who was nominated for every rock Grammy this year? The San Antonio rockers, Nothing More. Modern-day masters at blending elements of alternative rock and progressive ... -
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New Music Critique: Krantz
Here’s a highly evolved foursome led by an appealing frontman (Jeffrey Krantz), whose strong voice (augmented at times by a golden-toned female backup) is ideal ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Kira Alexi
Our thumbs are definitely way up for Kira Alexi’s overall talent, songwriting skills and singing voice. It’s unfortunate, then, that her recordings’ production quality is ... -
6.4
New Music Critique: Divided Countries
Montreal duo Divided Countries are fronted by Johnny Frank, whose vocals pack plenty of attitude and are mixed with lots of overmodulation. This makes a ... -
The Neighbourhood at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX
Grab a cigar, ladies and gentlemen, and get comfortable in a lounge chair whilst basking in a performance from the Neighbourhood. The five-piece rock band ... -
Signing Story: Repeat Repeat
Date Signed: April 25, 2017 Label: Dangerbird Records Band Members: Jared Corder, lead vocals; Andy Herrin, drums; Krysten, vocals. Type of Music: Alt-Pop/Indie Rock/Surf Pop ... -
Signing Story: Hopesfall
Charlotte, NC-based post-hardcore outfit Hopesfall haven’t released a record since 2007 (Magnetic North). Back then, the band was pretty unhappy with their contract through Trustkill ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Asteroid Falls
Bold and abrasive, this punk-fueled trio led by C.G. Valez get to their hooks quickly and invest everything in an effusive, red-zone vocal attack. Theirs ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Future Thieves
Future Thieves is an extremely viable unit that, thanks to quality material, tight musicianship and a compelling vocalist, deserves label attention. Our intro to the band ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Wild Domestic
North Carolinian Matt Carlson spearheads Wild Domestic with a strident, impassioned voice that connects with us instantly on the punked-fueled “Author,” where he’s firing on ...
