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7.8
New Music Critique: Tony Ingerson
Tony Ingerson has a complete grasp of what makes blue-collar country music great. On “In It,” his powerful XXL vocal cords bleed country music with ... -
8.4
New Music Critique: Kristina Johnsen
From the first note, artist Kristina Johnsen’s voice, with its deep, sexy resonance, has us transfixed on original tunes such as “Bold” and “Eggshells” that’re ... -
8
New Music Critique: RĀI
Captured in crisp, hi-def audio and backed by players who invest each tune with sensitivity and touch, RĀI emits a pro-level voice on decent material—steeped ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Noise Floor Delirium
Singer-songwriter-engineer Chris Gleason spearheads Noise Floor Delirium, a decidedly alternative country act that generates a rustic, twangy, whiskey-soaked swagger that’s set to a stomping beat. ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Prinse Tay
Pittsburgh rap artist Prinse Tay, though his vocal tone is not altogether distinctive, has a confident, credible flow that’s mixed front- and-center amid his stylishly ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Initial Mass
Strident, soul-searching lyrics amid apocalyptic auras, tricky time signatures and a profusion of triplet note clusters tells the listener he’s in the realm of progressive ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Straw
Something of a novelty (at least in the U.S.) Straw is a family band from Scandinavia featuring Mom and two daughters at the mic, with ... -
7.3
New Music Critique: Randy McGill
Houston-based Randy McGill and his cohorts show enough chops and versatility to suggest they’d make a worthwhile booking at an appropriate venue. “Your Eyes” is ... -
7.3
New Music Critique: HYPERLAMB
An illustrator and self-described “audio-holic,” HYPERLAMB dedicates this project strictly to vintage videogame sounds and it can, at times, be pleasing and entertain- ing. The ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: DownTown Abby & the Echoes
Abby Bryant fronts her band with a persona that’s easy to like, generating an inclusive, rootsy, modern sound that’s flavored with classic elements. “Gonna wash my spirit clean,” she ...
