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Warbly Jets - Warbly Jets (7/10)
Swirly, pleasant melodies, smart lyrics and occasionally crunchy guitars make up Warbly Jets eponymous debut album, released in October. The Los Angeles-based quartet has a ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Leather Tramp
With their acoustic whirlwind of violin, mandolin, guitars, brass and assorted percussion, this hi-touch, 10-member outfit’s vibrancy are palpable and infectious, especially when they sing ... -
8
New Music Critique: The Khourys
Giulia & Jahnna Khoury have put together an impressively slick project, one that begs to be experienced live. The songs are fun, sexy vehicles (reminiscent ... -
Wand - Plum (9/10)
Trippy rockers Wand bust out of the starting gate with “Setting,” which recalls ‘60s classic “Pictures of Matchstick Men,” and it just gets better from ... -
King Khan - "Murder Burgers" (7/10)
Arish “King” Khan is an artist and producer who has an extensive resume in the indie- rock world. He’s crafted records by acts like the ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: The Squawks
Sardonic lyrics and a scorching guitar player highlight recordings by the Squawks, a folk-rock fivesome whose superior musicianship is ultimately undermined by subpar lead vocals. ... -
6.8
New Music Critique: Honeybender
Good thing Honeybender are seeking live opportunities. Their recordings demonstrate a solid ability to play––they’d be a blast to see live. The recordings also, unfortunately, demonstrate ... -
7
New Music Critique: TRISTN
Sub-standard production quality handicaps NY-based artist TRISTN, whose effervescent brand of pop-rock (reminiscent of Radio Disney fare) is undermined by poor sound mixing that consistently ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: BouyGenius
Ohio artist BouyGenius has no lack of self-esteem, a chanting childlike defiance that states his mission to gain rightful recognition. His sly, clever humor is ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Two Hundred Feet
Classic melodic-metalheads will appreciate P.J. Zitarosa and his mates, who bring virtuosity to every measure. “Speed of Evil” exemplifies the band, with not only Zitarosa’s guitar ...