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7.6
New Music Critique: Binx
N.Y.-based Binx has a colorful synth-pop sound. And if tunes like “Headlights” can be deemed “cookie-cutter pop,” it’s still a crafty confection spearheaded by the artist’s ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Alicia Blue
Blessed with a rich, resonant voice, Alicia Blue invests every phrase of her songs with gutsy attitude. Case in point is the torchy, elongated ballad ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Ky Burt
Clean production captures the pure, un-schooled spirit of poetic singer-songwriter Ky Burt, whose music exudes a lilting, laid-back sensibility. He’s based in Oregon, and there’s ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: The Gitas
The power and precision that the Gitas bring to each of their tunes helps you to overlook the average nature of the material. We especially ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Scott Wolfson and Other Heroes
New Jersey-based Scott Wolfson's material and band mates are beyond solid, so it was something of a buzzkill to discover that his lead vocals lack ... -
7
New Music Critique: Nervouschain
Aussie home-recordist Nervouschain's instrumentals are variations on a theme––the days of the week. “Tuesday” gets its throb on before kicking in with a dance beat ... -
Nickelback Sign with BMG, Head into Studio for New Full-Length
BMG has signed a worldwide recording agreement with Multiplatinum rock band Nickelback. Since forming in Alberta, Canada in 1995, the Grammy-nominated Nickelback’s success includes worldwide ... -
Signing Story: Cheat Codes
Electronic music trio Cheat Codes initially refused to succumb to stifling “major label” standards—until renowned industry executive Lyor Cohen vehemently expressed support for their “no ... -
Music Album Review: John Cale - "Fragments Of A Rainy Season" (8/10)
Ex-Velvet Underground hero John Cale re-releases his 1992 live album with bonus cuts, yielding spectacular rewards. Cale supplies many qualities missing from today’s music, namely grace, chops, finesse and literacy. ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Panic In Eden
A tight modern-rock quintet that generates a big sound from the get-go, Panic In Eden's “Out For Blood” and “War On The Rocks” are familiar ...
