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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 ... -
7
New Music Critique: Teach Her Treason
For booking purposes, these recordings suggest that Toronto’s Teach Her Treason are metal-ish rockers (Pantera, Metallica), who can deliver with lockstep precision. Film/TV prospects, however, ... -
Music Album Review: Don Rich and the Buckaroos - "Guitar Pickin' Man" (10/10)
This is a compilation of Buck Owens’ bandleader’s guitar and lead vocal work from 1963 - 1970. Although the Buckaroos were essentially fronted by Owens, he always gave major ... -
Music Album Review: Dead Man Winter - "Furnace" (8/10)
After 14 years as lead vocalist and songwriter for acclaimed Minneapolis progressive bluegrass outfit Trampled by Turtles, Dave Simonett, aka Dead Man Winter, dedicates himself to a ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Psychocide
Though their songs are powered by familiar riffs, Montreal-based Psychocide is a band with an eccentric, “screw loose” fun factor that keeps things interesting. Case ... -
Live Review: Justin Levinson at The Hotel Café in Los Angeles, CA
Material: Justin Levinson's songs are pop oriented. They ooze preteen and teen, with melodies that take the listener back to the Mickey Mouse Club. The ... -
Live Review: Ward at Trip in Santa Monica, CA
Material: There’s a respectable crowd gathered at Trip, a much-loved venue with a neighborhood-bar vibe in Santa Monica, by the time L.A. post-punkers Ward get ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: SiBi
South African hip-hop artist SiBi has a consistent vision, speaking her mind about relatable topics, real issues and feelings––she’s an individual with high standards and ... -
Live Review: Inobe at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA
Material: It is hard not to draw comparisons to Erykah Badu here, but Inobe differentiates herself with a spunky persona as she declares, “We’ve got ... -
Live Review: Palmas at Rockwood Hall in New York, NY
Material: Dressed in their preppie best, Philadelphia-based Palmas played their hearts out with a modern surf-influenced rock sound. The group’s inspiration draws from bands like ...
