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Signing Stories: Laurel
At just 18, U.K.-based singer Laurel Arnell-Cullen, known as simply Laurel, was formerly signed to Universal subsidiary First Turn Artists (now part of Warner Bros.). ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: 222
A promising synth-pop duo, 222 balances retro (mainly ‘90s) with modern on crafty, hook-centric material that is “almost there.” “I’m Not Trying” maintains a nice ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Chandler Juliet
Ambient with a back beat, Chandler Juliet's “Speechless” and “First Move” present the singer as a cool, calculating seductress. On the first song she promises ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Antenna Man
From the drummer’s dexterous paradiddles to the singer’s chesty tone, Indiana-based foursome Antenna Man create an amiable, hi-touch vibe on songs like “Guitarless Man,” “I’m ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Ky Burt
Clean production captures the pure, un-schooled spirit of poetic singer-songwriter Ky Burt, whose music exudes a lilting, laid-back sensibility. He’s based in Oregon, and there’s ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Scott Wolfson and Other Heroes
New Jersey-based Scott Wolfson's material and band mates are beyond solid, so it was something of a buzzkill to discover that his lead vocals lack ... -
Signing Story: SWMRS
Hailing from Oakland, CA, SWMRS (pronounced “swimmers”) are all in their very early 20’s. But lead singer-guitarist Cole Becker and drummer Joey Armstrong go back jamming nearly ... -
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New Music Critiques: Higuera
The mic loves Higuera's singer Valley Taylor’s voice, its naturally deep, husky tone. And despite three, sometimes four guitars, the sound mix ably emphasizes that ... -
7.2
Unsigned Artist: HUNTR
L.A.-based quintet HUNTR are led by rappers Gilbere and Raak, and we like how their vocal tones are dramatically distinct from each other. The way ... -
7
Unsigned Artist: War Baby
From Vancouver, War Baby channels the spirit of ‘90s Pacific Northwest grunge while somehow keeping their attack modern enough to avoid tribute-act territory. Their recent ... -
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Unsigned Artist: WANK
With their crafty new tunes, this guitar-driven Huntington Beach, CA, trio (formerly a signed act) show themselves to be worthy once again of some label ... -
NMC Artist: Magnificent Birds of Prey
Production: 7 Lyrics: 7 Music: 8 Vocals: 7 Musicianship: 7 SCORE: 7.2 Contact: magnificentbirdsofprey@gmail.com Web: magnificentbirdsofprey.com Seeking: Label, Booking, Film/TV, Publishing Style: Indie/Psychedelic/Alternative Hit singles? ... -
NMC Artist: Winchester Revival
Production: 6 Lyrics: 7 Music: 7 Vocals: 8 Musicianship: 8 SCORE: 7.2 Contact: alltheband@winchesterrevival.com Web: winchesterrevival.com Seeking: Label, Book, Film/TV Style: Alternative Rock Two things ... -
Death Cab for Cutie Sell Out the Hollywood Bowl
Bellingham, WA natives Death Cab for Cutie rocked out a sold-out show at the Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl. The band gave an amazing performance and the ... -
Get Your Music in a Popular Guitar-Based Video Game
White Knight Worldwide Media (BMI) and Pulse Records USA are pitching top-quality independent guitar-driven songs to editors and producers for a popular guitar-based video game ... -
Live Review: The Clouds Are Ghosts at the Pecan Street Festival
Material: This eclectic Austin-native group became an intriguing six-piece act when one of its two founding members left. The band has truly found their strength ... -
Galvanized Souls Create Virtual Reality MV
Independent alternative rock band, Galvanized Souls, pioneer in the world of Virtual Reality and music. The band is producing one of the first cinematic narrative ... -
Signing Story: Lorde
Most youngsters who perform in their middle school talent show can expect (at most) meager applause from family and friends in the audience. But for ... -
Signing Story: NO--Get a 'Yes' From Record Label
Based in Los Angeles’ Echo Park area, six-piece indie-rockers NO may have titled their 2011 DIY debut EP Don’t Worry, You’ll Be Here Forever, but ... -
Signing Story: Lowell--Signing to Her Dream Label
Canadian pop singer/songwriter Lowell joked with her manager that she refused to be signed to a record label, unless it was Toronto-based Arts & Crafts. ...
