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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 ... -
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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 ...
