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7.6
New Music Critique: Doreen Taylor
There’s no question that Doreen Taylor can sing. Whether on the aching, anguished “Over” or the sweetly inspirational “Unstoppable” or the triumphant “You & Me,” ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Willodean
Propelled by the songs of keyboardist Randy Wooten and spearheaded by the vocals of Abbie Huxley, Willodean have plenty going for themselves, not the least ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: The Falling Birds
An NYC duo with back-to-basics values, the Falling Birds have a firm grip on the stripped-down, amped-acoustic, alt- roots-rock sound and give it a thoroughly ... -
7
New Music Critique: Big City Cowgirl
New Yorker Sondra Toscano, a.k.a. Big City Cowgirl, has a knack for catchy choruses, and each of her songs shows a firm grasp of the basic ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Dexx Almighti
Houston-based artist Dexx Almighti has a consistent vision, an ability to create joints that seem cut from one sonic cloth. His best is “Addicted,” where a ... -
8.3
New Music Critique: Bonsai Mammal
Electronic composer Jimmy Harry brings substantial chops to his Bonsai Mammal compositions, each one a complete and balanced morsel of sophisticated sonics (vast, epic reverb!) ... -
6.8
New Music Critique: CURTIS
St. Louis native CURTIS has plenty of heart and soul, but his vision currently outshines his execution. The unabashed love tribute “Love Me All Day” ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Skytailor
Confident, clever and compelling, duo Skytailor have an alluring sound graced by androgynous lead vocals that are absolutely distinctive and make an impression among the ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Antenna Man
From the drummer’s dexterous paradiddles to the singer’s chesty tone, Indiana-based foursome Antenna Man create an amiable, hi-touch vibe on songs like “Guitarless Man,” “I’m ... -
7.7
New Music Critiques: Lucid Sound Driver
Themes by Lucid Sound Driver are simple yet evocative, quite like the ambient works of Brian Eno and Harold Budd, deploying dense, weighty synth tones ...
