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ODESZA: Six Years Together, A Moment Apart
Just before graduating from Western Washington University in 2012, Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight—known respectively as Catacombkid and BeachesBeaches—formed the electronic duo ODESZA. The self-released ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Radiant Devices
Chicago’s Radiant Devices conjure dark, hypnotic, evocative (and lengthy) recordings. The band leans toward eerie, atmospheric intros from which Mojdeh’s impressive voice emerges to add precious moments of dramatic adornment. ... -
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New Music Critique: Forest Bayer
Forest Bayer’s compositions seem not to be intended for amusement or to accompany a film or TV scene. Rather, they lean toward serious music, a ... -
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New Music Critique: Das Black Milk
Das Black Milk have two things going for them––a strong attack-mode attitude and the vocal power to put it across. In other aspects, however, these ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Resin
Self-produced solo artist Resin (Niko Antonucci) conjures a dark, mysterious landscape inhabited by her slurring, unsettling vocal rasp. Be warned––it’s a world whose grim, tune-free ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: V2
On a collection of beloved oldies and spirited originals, young brothers Vittorio & Vincenzo (as V2) have an album Rock N Rods that showcases their ... -
8.3
New Music Critique: Joel Jasper/Apollo
These compositions from artist Joel Jasper (who goes by the handle Apollo) showcases electronic themes whose vocals are simply part of each tune’s fabric. The ... -
The Chainsmokers: Lighting Up with a Number One Duo
This is high season for the Chainsmokers. The duo of Alex Pall and Andrew “Drew” Taggart is steamrolling through a vastly successful tour complete with ... -
Jean Michel Jarre at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA
Legendary synthesizer composer Jean Michel Jarre is a European class act. His show at the Microsoft theater was like a step through time and a ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Basic Desire
Australian duo Basic Desire adhere to a strict formula and synthesizer palette that features singer Paulina Caine’s breathy soprano (ranging nicely from head tones to ...
