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New Music Critique: Siobhan O’Brien
Singer-songwriter Siobhan O’Brien’s voice has a purity of tone (accented with a subtle vibrato) that we really like. She gets excellent support from her band, ... -
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New Music Critique: Grant Nesmith
These acoustic recordings by Grant Nesmith and his backups (including pedal steel and beat box) have a casual, mellow vibe, a wistful and bittersweet Americana ... -
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New Music Critique: Four Star Riot
A Florida-based foursome, Four Star Riot are a solid combo powered by tight, down- stroked guitar parts. Material is crafty, solid and familiar-sounding. “Slayed Pretender” ... -
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New Music Critique: Batfarm
A self-described "darkadelic" duo, Batfarm's Alexx Calise and Dennis Morehouse have an expertly crafted EP that wisely puts Calise's vocal prowess front and center. In ... -
Julia Jacklin Plays Emotional Sold Out Show at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, CA
Before she began her encore performance, Julia Jacklin tilted her head back and looked up towards the ceiling. If you followed her eyes, they stared ... -
Album Review: From Michigan With Love by Quinn XCII (8/10)
From Michigan With Love is a fitting followup album to the debut release by Quinn XCII. This time around, the Detroit native has added more ... -
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New Music Critique: Empty Suns
Spearheaded by Travis Weatherred, Empty Suns’ atmospheric songs will reward patient listeners who are attuned to the pleasures of eerie psych-rock excursions. “A Lonely Place” ... -
Play Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, CA for New Music Series
A new music series anchored in the iconic Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, CA is looking for up-and-coming indie artists to join its lineup. Hosted ... -
Album Review: Mt. Joy - Mt. Joy (6/10)
Singer Matt Quinn’s vocals are the epitome of a mellifluous, double-edged sword on this wavering debut. Literary lyrics and indigo imagery mate elegantly alongside amber ... -
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New Music Critique: Charly&Faust
Vocal duo Charly&Faust and their stalwart backup players show a combination of pluses and minuses. Most promising is “Her,” a calming, soothing, ‘60s psychedelic-folk-influenced tune ...
