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7.4
New Music Critique: Jaynee Thorne
Jaynee Thorne has a voice full of pure, unabashed optimism, and a message that is earnest and humanistic, overflowing with lessons learned and hope undaunted. ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Adam Robert Thomas
Jazzy pop crooner Adam Robert Thomas dishes up some tasty slices of sound that seem to glow with the breezy, carefree vibe of summer. “Feel ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: K. Link
Pittsburgh rapper K. Link impresses us with his raspy, higher-consciousness flow, full of harsh words (“Mark 8:36”) for an array of society’s ills (materialism, celebrity ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Karen Tobin
With a voice that emits a forthright, classicfolk resonance, Karen Tobin lures you into her world, one which is full of wistful, reflective moments filtered ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Prosspekt
NY-based synth-driven Prosspekt wear their Euro origins boldly on these tracks, which follow a dual lead-vocal format. And it’s in the voice department that the ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Good Luck, Ugly!
Punk-rock trio Good Luck, Ugly! is incredibly tight, handling both the intensity and the dynamics of these brisk, solidly crafted tunes. The lo-fi style is ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Clara Bellino
San Francisco artist Clara Bellino has a soft, whispery voice that she wisely backs up with a confident, well-seasoned group of musicians, including singers who ... -
8
New Music Critique: Band of Liars
Guitar-driven six-piece Band of Liars perform like a well-oiled machine and singer Rae Rae (though a bit screechy at times) certainly brings a strong, confident ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Shakes Lo
Blessed with a confident, compelling flow (reminding one of us of Camp Lo), NY artist Shakes Lo is a promising young rapper. It also doesn’t ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Honey River
This Americana outfit are solid players with an appealing sound, right down to the lead vocals, whose tone is a consistently natural fit. The group’s ...
