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7.4
New Music Critique: Wild Domestic
North Carolinian Matt Carlson spearheads Wild Domestic with a strident, impassioned voice that connects with us instantly on the punked-fueled “Author,” where he’s firing on ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Ember Atom
Calgary-based Ember Atom has a gift for up-energy, critical-mass, mainly synth-driven pop-rock that’s dead-on for alt-rock radio. Yes, “The Rip” is vocally overheated and grew ... -
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New Music Critiques: The Hip Abduction
A seasoned festival-circuit act, Florida septet, The Hip Abduction, delivers an effervescent synth-driven sound, spiked with a tropical fizz, that aims to uplift anyone’s spirit. ... -
7.6
Unsigned Artist: Great Caesar
Plenty of upside for this crafty, spirited NY-based band, in which vocals play a prominent role. Frontman John-Michael Parker has an engaging voice, and he ... -
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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 ... -
Live Review: Wavy Maze at The Barber Sharp
Material: Minneapolis-based indie rock band Wavy Maze are something akin to Arctic Monkeys or The Black Keys, but with similarities subtle enough to keep the ... -
Live Review: Evan Roth at The Mint
Material: Combining elements of piano rock, indie rock and R&B, Evan Roth has found a unique sound reminiscent of Coldplay. His vocal melodies, which travel ... -
Live Review: Dark Waves at Bowery Ballroom
The Players: Nick Long, vocals, guitar; Chris Greatti, guitar, backing vocals; Ian MacGregor, bass; Jared Shavelson, drums. Material: Los Angeles-based Dark Waves brought their own ... -
Signing Story: Kerchief
Surviving in today’s over-saturated industry is no easy feat. Having seven years experience touring with artists like Sick of Sarah and Taking Back Sunday, however, ... -
Echosmith on Songwriting and Success
Any musician will tell you that chemistry between players is the most important component in creating a band. When the right musicians find each other, ...
