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7.8
New Music Critique: Michelle Valenzuela
Michelle Valenzuela has had placements on TV and for other artists, and she invests plenty of sass and strength into her naturally husky voice, making ... -
8
New Music Critique: Batfarm
A self-described "darkadelic" duo, Batfarm's Alexx Calise and Dennis Morehouse have an expertly crafted EP that wisely puts Calise's vocal prowess front and center. In ... -
8
New Music Critique: Dante Mazzetti
Plenty of artists are competent singers. Few voices, however, possessed a distinctive level of character that sets them apart. And that describes artist Dante Mazzetti, ... -
7
New Music Critique: Hey Bulldog
Though they still need to develop a cohesive vision, Manchester, UK trio Hey Bulldog offer up some interesting tunes. “California” is a brisk workout powered ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Wig Party
A jam band quintet, Wig Party nails the genre’s sound with an organic, easygoing vibe and nimble musicianship. The band’s lead singer, while not a ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Kartel SCO
Kartel SCO has intriguing, atmospheric songs that sometimes meander but skillfully utilize catchy hooks and phrases. On “SCO” the artist uses a counterpoint setup—slow, moody ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Roi and the Secret People
Roi and the Secret People capture the essence of “open road intensity” with “Drive,” which could enhance a film or TV sequence. Frontman Roi has ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Katlyn Lowe
Nashville singer-songwriter Katlyn Lowe has a mind of her own, with lyrics that stand up to anyone—a conceited guy, for instance. That’s the gist in ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Sinaro
Gus Sinaro fronts a metal foursome that produces credible metal power on a solid, if formulaic, batch of songs. “Break the Paradigm” and “Bullet Through ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Richard Lynch
Any label or music supervisor looking for pure, well-recorded country music songs should check out Ohio-based Richard Lynch. His sweet, heartfelt tribute to his father, ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: White Owl Red
We like how the lead vocals of artist Josef McManus are mixed high and prominent in these recordings. What becomes clear is that he projects ... -
8
New Music Critique: Malcolm Harvest
Malcolm Harvest has an appealing persona and he gears his music to a wide audience. “Welcome to LA” is a perfect example of his spirit ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Zaydo
Artist Zaydo impresses us with his unique approach to hip-hop, forging his own sonic path with music that is not typical of the genre but ... -
8
New Music Critique: Ravennas
Though they’re from rainy Seattle, Ravennas know how to conjure visions of sun-drenched coastlines. In fact, there’s not only a kinship with the music of ... -
8
New Music Critique: The Soft Underground
NY drum & guitar duo The Soft Underground have a well-produced sound and material that would work well in a film or TV show. The ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Dream
Solo artist Dream has a knack for writing solid material that is downbeat and dramatic. She has enlisted players, particularly her guitarist, who deliver beautiful, ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Scott Gray
Backed by an expert band, singer-songwriter Scott Gray sounds like a born optimist, his romantic pop-jazz songs conveying a single-minded pursuit of romantic bliss in ... -
8
New Music Critique: Eli Raybon
With a firm footing in classic ‘80s new wave style, synth-pop solo artist Eli Raybon offers melodic, hook-centric songs topped off by a voice that’s ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Chevy Quis
Well-produced recordings by Minneapolis artist Chevy Quis show a rapper whose crystal-clear voice is passionate, powerful, and contemporary. He’s an artist whose confidence is felt ... -
7
New Music Critique: In Love & WAR
Led by singer-violinist Koi Anunta, In Love & WAR have a sound that is, by turns, dreamy, dark and mysterious––sometimes all at once. A bassline ...
