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7.6
New Music Critique: Suborbitals
We’re intrigued by the smart, clever alt-folk band Suborbitals led by a born storyteller who projects plenty of character and wry humor on songs like ... -
8.8
New Music Critique: Creature Canyon
There’s something happening here and we know exactly what it is––an indie rock trio that delivers on cut after cut in every department. It’s a thrill, in ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Somersault Queen
There’s quite a lot of potential in Somersault Queen, but it is unfortunately handicapped by production and mixing that renders their arrangements consistently thin and under-developed, as if these ... -
8
New Music Critique: 131ers
The musical mission of this guitar-driven, drum-powered foursome seems absolutely clear: to have fun, feel alive and take everyone along with them. Witness the bouncy ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Jesse Jo Stark
Jesse Jo Stark and her band generate a smokey, pulp fiction aura expertly aided by superior production that enables the artist’s sexy voice and her ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Ode
Hard to categorize, Ode is a Chicago quintet led by a pair of brothers whose Bosnian heritage results in music that makes a truly unique ... -
New Music Critique: Nick Goodman
L.A.-based U.K. native Nick Goodman utilizes good ol’ American country/western tunes as a platform for his humorous ditties which, on “I Wish I Was Great” ... -
The Academic at Resident DTLA in Los Angeles, CA
The Academic’s debut album Tales from the Backseat debuted No. 1 in Ireland and they’re now ready to take their music across the world. The Irish ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Chasing Shadows
Chasing Shadows bring a strong indie-rock attack to bear on a collection of solid if not exactly great songs. Best of all is singer-guitarist Sam ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Airplane Mode
Led by photogenic frontman Dave Wiskus, New York City-based Airplane Mode have a bright, amiable, radio-friendly sound that is hampered by lacklustre production & mixing ...
