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Top 20 Prospects of 2020
One of Music Connection’s best-known specialties is reviewing the work of unsigned recording artists. Over the past year, our listening crew heard some stellar talents ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Yd
Colorado-based Yd (Yung DeNiro) brings an altogether daring and distinctive rap attack that mostly avoids the tried and true. Take “Make Room,” for example. Set ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Loza Rose
Anyone looking for a serious, substantial singer-songwriter should check out Loza Rose, whose penetrating, soul-baring songs possess an equal amount of intimacy and urgency. Best ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Rachel Troublefield
It’s clear why the recordings by artist Rachel Troublefield have garnered TV licensing. Her moody, artful songs—spearheaded by the artist’s interesting vocal edge and electronic ... -
7
New Music Critique: Stalkid
Dark, hypnotic and ultimately unsettling, these recordings by Minneapolis artist Stalkid (Roman Non) give off a spooky, hypnotic glow that illuminates a fine-line between desperation ... -
New Music Critique: David Edlund
From Sweden, David Edlund is a composer whose sensibility revels in the mysterious and otherworldly—but with a beat. A piece like “Privacy,” for example, might ... -
5.8
New Music Critique: The Scarlet Tangerines
Recordings by Minnesota fivesome The Scarlet Tangerines demonstrate a consisently unfortunate disconnect between the band and its singer. In fact, instead of enhancing the work ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Grant Nesmith
These acoustic recordings by Grant Nesmith and his backups (including pedal steel and beat box) have a casual, mellow vibe, a wistful and bittersweet Americana ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Officer
Together with his tight band, London-based Dc Logan (aka Officer) emits a sound that, though organic at its core (with tasty fuzz distortion on the ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Tyrants in Therapy
AbbeAbbe & Michael J are Tyrants in Therapy, whose off-kilter, alternative act achieves a ragged charm by virtue of its comedic overtones. Despite or perhaps ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Courtney King
Artist Courtney King strives for an artfully dark demeanor and produces more than a few promising moments. She has a strong voice that’s a good ... -
7.3
New Music Critique: Jess Puri
With just a lone instrument, UK-based acoustic folk guitarist Jess Puri keeps things short, simple and tasteful (and sometimes downright catchy) on a trio of ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Stephen Clair
NY garage rocker Stephen Clair and his band thrive on the imperfections to generate a convincing lo-fi rock attack, and Clair’s well-mixed off-kilter voice, which ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Jozsef James
An LA-based Aussie, Jozsef James brings total commitment to his “lover on the prowl” persona on a collection of songs tailored to showcase his retro-rock ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Corey Morris
Corey Morris is a charismatic artist who shows he can be an emcee with deep, compelling lyrical content. We hear a Kendrick Lamar vibe on ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Lost Millions
Austin, TX band The Lost Millions are led by Matt Westfield, whose hushed, whisper- infused voice injects an element of mystery and menace to the ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Four Star Riot
A Florida-based foursome, Four Star Riot are a solid combo powered by tight, down- stroked guitar parts. Material is crafty, solid and familiar-sounding. “Slayed Pretender” ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Pyrah
A French fivesome, Pyrah are fronted by singer Stephanié Montel whose voice excels in its melodic range and can effectively add grit and gravel when ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Tawny Ellis
Singer-songwriter Tawny Ellis is a communicator whose expertly rendered recordings give her a realm of optimum clarity and depth to plumb the depths of human ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: The Sweet Kill
A project spearheaded by Pete Mills, The Sweet Kill's recordings are rich with layers of audio ingenuity that invigorate each track and add to the ...
