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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, ... -
7.2
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 ... -
7.4
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 ... -
The Neighbourhood at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX
Grab a cigar, ladies and gentlemen, and get comfortable in a lounge chair whilst basking in a performance from the Neighbourhood. The five-piece rock band ... -
Indie Rock Music Needed For Indie Feature Film
An L.A.-based full service production music library is seeking to license indie rock tracks immediately for an indie theatrical feature film. Seeking indie rock similar ... -
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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: The Harper Conspiracy
The Harper Conspiracy have a throwback folk appeal (with a hint of jazziness), a mostly acoustic sound that seems to value organic, unadorned musical values. ... -
Moon Taxi Signs to RCA Records
Nashville alt-rock five-piece Moon Taxi has signed to RCA Records. The band's newest single, "Two High," is nearing 50 million streams on Spotify, is in ... -
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New Music Critique: Vacances
As Vacances, Brooklyn-based Danny Lannon’s got a gift for catchy pop-rock hooks and he mounts them in radio-ready fashion. The familiar-sounding rocker “Damage” rides a ... -
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New Music Critique: Little Sandwitch
Femme rockers Little Sandwitch do a solid job of recapturing the spirit of their ‘90s era grunge sisters (such as Bikini Kill) with a studied ... -
Close Up: Jimmy R. Landry
Multi-Faceted Music Industry Professional: Based in NYC, Jimmy R. Landry's multi-faceted career has toggled between the artistic and business sides of the music industry. Starting out ... -
8.4
New Music Critique: The Cover Letter
We get an instantly fun and free-spirited vibe from Austin quintet, the Cover Letter, whose male/female duets spearhead a tight, organic band that creates a ... -
Signing Story: SWMRS
Hailing from Oakland, CA, SWMRS (pronounced “swimmers”) are all in their very early 20’s. But lead singer-guitarist Cole Becker and drummer Joey Armstrong go back jamming nearly ...
