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7.6
New Music Critique: DownTown Abby & the Echoes
Abby Bryant fronts her band with a persona that’s easy to like, generating an inclusive, rootsy, modern sound that’s flavored with classic elements. “Gonna wash my spirit clean,” she ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: M6
We’ve all heard similar tales of personal pain and street-life struggle that fill these songs by Denver’s Marcus Smith, but never with his level of intensity. In fact, ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Alicia Michilli
Gifted with husky, mellow pipes that can belt out songs steeped in vintage R&B and soul, Alicia Michilli is a young artist who’s old-school in the best way. ... -
8
New Music Critique: Sarah Harralson
Tennessee artist Sarah Harralson is backed by a crew of Nashville cats whose nimble, knowing skills help elevate her crafty tunes and allow her appealing voice—with its tomboy-next-door grittiness—to ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Radiant Devices
Chicago’s Radiant Devices conjure dark, hypnotic, evocative (and lengthy) recordings. The band leans toward eerie, atmospheric intros from which Mojdeh’s impressive voice emerges to add precious moments of dramatic adornment. ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Fruity water
U.K. duo Fruity Water show moments of brilliant potential on songs that feature reserved, alienated British-accented lead vocals. We’re immediately taken by the upbeat, youthful synth colors the ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Siva
Metal foursome Siva are altogether solid in every department, and they put forth a slow, dark, brooding brand of metal that might interest labels such as Metal Blade and ... -
7.3
New Music Critique: Daniel Oakfield
U.K.-based Daniel Oakfield’s themes follow a familiar formula: an epic and mysterious ambience sets a serene mood for an emerging 4/4 beat that builds gradually to a climax. ... -
8
New Music Critique: PARASONA
Toronto duo PARASONA exhibit the kind of catchy songcraft and performance confidence that’s made stars of Twenty-One Pilots. What’s distinctive about PARASONA is that their ... -
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