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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, ...