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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 ... -
7.8
Issadora Ava
It is always compelling when an artist's voice and material are an ideal match, and that's what we hear in Issadora Ava, who has the ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Rachel Troublefield
It’s clear why the recordings by artist Rachel Troublefield have garnered TV licensing. Her moody, artful songs—spearheaded by the artist’s interesting vocal edge and electronic ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Goodnight Suzie
Seattle duo Suzie & Ben Bradford will please any listener who’s looking for bright, upbeat, refreshingly straightforward material performed with a skill and subtlety that ... -
Music Library Seeks Indie Pop Songs for Film/TV Placement
A music library is on the hunt for mid-to-up-tempo songs that could fit on a playlist with acts like (but not limited to) LANY, Men ... -
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New Music Critique: Ravennas
Though they’re from rainy Seattle, Ravennas know how to conjure visions of sun-drenched coastlines. In fact, there’s not only a kinship with the music of ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Whitney Lyman
We like the eerie vibe on “Like the Ox” by Seattle-based artist Whitney Lyman, who has previously collab’d with EDM heroes ODESZA. The song generates ... -
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New Music Critique: Antiwave
Self-produced Antiwave demonstrates an ability to offer more than one dimension in her work. On the song “Holiday Heart” it’s immediately clear that she’s got ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Carry Illinois
Singer-songwriter Lizzy Lehman spearheads this sensitive quintet with intimate, uncluttered arrangements, and production by John Vanderslice (Grandaddy) that support the songs’ explorations of the human condition. Lehman’s ... -
Signing Story: Peppina
Peppina, a sophisticated yet youthful singer-songwriter from Finland, once fervently avoided fame and publicity despite palpable creative talent. But that quickly changed with the encouragement of ... -
Signing Story: The Dove & the Wolf
Paloma Gil and Lou Hayat of Philadelphia-based dream-pop duo the Dove & the Wolf have been close friends for about 14 years and bandmates for ... -
Licensing Company Seeking '80s-Influenced Indie, Synth Pop Songs
Indie, synth pop songs with some ‘80s influence and male or female vocals are needed for a $1,000 placement by the CEO of a non-exclusive ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: John Thayer
Though we're split on the merits of John Thayer's mannered raspiness, we all admire the pop-rock harmonies he achieves on his well-produced and craftily composed songs. ... -
8.8
New Music Critiques: Air Traffic Controller
Fronted by singer Casey Sullivan, the Boston-based Air Traffic Controller really pops on all levels, and the result is radio-ready songs that are exciting to hear. “Water ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Kylie Odetta
Combining moody material with her aching voice, piano-based Kylie Odetta is by turns familiar and distinctive, evoking comparisons to Norah Jones, Rachael Yamagata and perhaps ... -
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Unsigned Artist: Jordan JAE
At 16, Jordan JAE is perfectly situated to tap the source of good-natured, youthful rebellion with infectious tracks whose production quality is near perfect. “Teenage ... -
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Unsigned Artist: Alicia Grimes
We’re split on the merits of this artist. While some of us find her brief (sub 2-minute), starkly arranged recordings to be without merit; others ... -
6.6
Unsigned Artist: Eddy Walda
Intriguing or insufferable––it’s your choice–– as Boston-based artist Eddy Walda presents a collection of stripped-down recordings whose melodies are as engaging as his voice is ... -
Signing Story: Alfa
Hard work and remaining true to oneself is the name of the game for singer/songwriter Alfa Garcia. Born into a musical family, it was only ... -
DIY Spotlight: Valley Shine
A cat photo on Instagram inspired the formation of this DIY band. Merging in a most uncommon way, Jenna Blake and Sam Sobelam met after ...
