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7.2
New Music Critique: Pr1de
Based in Louisiana, Pride’s honesty and commitment rings through despite sound quality that too often leaves something to be desired, clouding his vision and message. A ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: The Sweet Kill
With a strong (if not distinctive) voice, artist Pete Mills and company deliver dark, dramatic, synth-powered songs that, despite dire lyrics, send an upbeat, often ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Scary Hours
Delivering probably the most relentlessly vigorous acoustic-guitar strumming you’re likely to hear and a youthful voice that’s tailor-made for emo punk, Scary Hours is solo ... -
8
New Music Critique: Chelzzz
Kinetic, fractured, and fascinating describes these recordings by Detroit artist Chelzzz, who brings plenty of attitude to the mic, an energy that is somehow both ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: The Iveys
Sibling harmonies are a sublime thing to experience and that’s what bursts forth from the speakers when listening to The Iveys, a family band from ... -
8
New Music Critique: Finding September
This Texas band is fronted by Emily Bayardo, whose vocal tone is appropriately butch, brawny and rebellious. That voice is expertly situated in the mix ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: The Muddy Crows
This Washington DC quintet has a sly, spry, and thoroughly appealing sound that’s spearheaded by frontman Dan Wolff, whose voice has a Jason Mraz quality ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Cecily
With her warm, sweet, whispery-high voice, jazz-pop singer-songwriter Cecily is a beacon of positivity. On “Pisces” her voice melds with a calming flute and angelic choir ... -
8.3
New Music Critique: Felix Martin
From drums to keyboards to Felix Martin’s guitar, the playing here is drop-dead stellar. And Martin’s Latin-flavored compositions (“Quitapesares,” “La Vaca Mariposa,” “Pajarillo”) cut to ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Sam Levin
Right away we hear potential in this young artist, whose quirky point of view, semi-detached delivery and skilled musicianship combine to make an impression on ...
