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Tori Kelly at Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, CA
In the music world today it’s common for younger artists to be in the pop or hip-hop category, meanwhile, Tori Kelly has been bringing gospel ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Dough the Freshkid
It took time, but LA native Dough the Freshkid grew on us, eventually impressing us with his smart, higher-conscious point of view. He’s also got ... -
7.3
New Music Critique: Steve Roach
On his lengthy synth pieces, Steve Roach is clearly out to sedate, not surprise, the listener, to transport them to a state of calm where ... -
7.7
New Music Critique: J.Olivier
Anonymous, mysterious music-maker J.Olivier likes to accent his ambient, atmospheric compositions with unexpected sounds––a tinkle bell in “Autumn Dreams, for instance––that make his music fun ... -
Shannon McArdle at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY
Material: In support of her new album, A Touch Of Class, Shannon McArdle unveiled the new release in its entirety, an acoustic mélange of introspective pennings, adding only one ... -
New Gear/New Toy Review: Fender Albert Hammond Jr. Strat
The Albert Hammond Jr. Stratocaster is a new Fender® Artist Signature Series model created in collaboration with singer, songwriter and guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. It ... -
Senri Oe Live Upstairs at Viello's Supper Club in Studio City, CA
Material: Back in another musical lifetime—decades before Senri Oe was wowing audiences with his breezy, lighthearted melodies and adventurous improvisations as one of NYC’s most versatile and ... -
IL Divo at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA
A decade and a half after reality TV judge and mega-producer Simon Cowell brought Urs Buhler (from Switzerland), Sebastien Izambard (France), Carlos Marin (Spain) and ... -
Lindsey Stirling's Wanderland Tour Stops by Buffalo, NY
The holidays are here, and for the last two winters, that means a Christmas-themed tour from Lindsey Stirling, as she’s out promoting her holiday album, ... -
The Lows at the Token Lounge in Detroit, MI
Material: The Lows deliver a smooth, yet raucous brand of rock and roll that can’t be ignored. There are plenty of heavy grooves and catchy hooks to be ... -
Spencer Sings the Hits by Jon Spencer (8/10)
Garage rock/punk/blues godfather and innovator Spencer takes a sabbatical from his trio Blues Explosion to venture out on this solo debut. Recording in Michigan at Key Club Recording Company, ... -
Album Review: Willapa By Willapa (8/10)
Self-described as “Pacific Northwest Rock‘n’ Roll,” the Bellingham, WA-based trio does, indeed, reflect a sort of raw and natural openness that is a product of said environment. Guitarist-vocalist ... -
The Countdown by Richard Lloyd (8/10)
When your recorded debut was playing guitar on one of modern rock’s most influential albums (Television’s Marquee Moon), then you’ve set a pretty high bar for yourself. Lloyd in ... -
Album Review: mmhmm by mmhmm (7/10)
Hannah Fairlight and Raelyn Nelson are the irrepressible duo known as mmhmm (yes, all lower case!). It certainly is a curious, albeit fun name to emphasize and ... -
Claude Hall at the Baked Potato in Studio City, CA
Material: The voice of Claude Hall carries a sentimental tune that has grown beyond her New York City roots and her Caribbean background. Her live show offers tales full ... -
LM5 by Little Mix (7/10)
British girl group Little Mix preach female empowerment, equality and self-love on their fifth album, LM5. Ballad “Told You So” discusses the importance of being there for your friends ... -
Dime Trap by T.I. (8/10)
Dime Trap is T.I.’s 10th studio album and with such a fitting title, 15 songs makes it come off a bit lengthy. While tracks like “Laugh At Em,” ... -
149 Delta Ave. by Mick Kolassa and the Taylor Made Blues Band (9/10)
Memphis-based Mick Kolassa is back with his unique perspective and a voice that is slightly gruff and filled with character. And, while Kolassa is an excellent guitarist, he concentrates ... -
Josh Groban and Idina Menzel at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY
While it’s certainly not a holiday concert, there’s something timely and heartwarming about the pairing of Josh Groban and Idina Menzel, who just wrapped up ... -
Years & Years and CYN at Emo’s in Austin, TX
British synth-pop band, Years & Years, have trekked across the United States this October in support of their latest album, Palo Santo. As the tour—aptly ...
