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Music Album Review: Moon Duo - "Occult Architecture Vol. 1" (8/10)
The Moon Duo hits you hard between the eyes, ears and frontal lobes with an unabashedly psychedelic approach to their dark rock & roll, and every track is a ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Alexa Villa
Singer-keyboardist Alexa Villa projects a natural confidence, an admirable all-in swagger that leaves the listener convinced of her commitment to every word she sings. And ... -
Music Album Review: As It Is - "Okay." (8/10)
Pop-punkers As It Is avoid a sophomore slump with the emotionally charged Okay. Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, the release is a quick ... -
Signing Story: SWMRS
Hailing from Oakland, CA, SWMRS (pronounced “swimmers”) are all in their very early 20’s. But lead singer-guitarist Cole Becker and drummer Joey Armstrong go back jamming nearly ... -
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New Music Critique: Aaron Brown
Aaron Brown has got the country-rock sound down, and the perfect mix allows his strong, commanding vocals to connect with the listener, often using raunchy ... -
Music Album Review: Animals As Leaders - "The Madness of Many" (8/10)
Since 2009, Animals As Leaders have been gaining respect with their progressive instrumental metal compositions. But on this, their fourth release, guitar virtuoso Tosin Abasi ... -
Music Album Review: KXNG Crooked - "Good vs. Evil" (9/10)
Huey P. Newton once said, “You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can’t jail a Revolution.” And from the inside looking out, KXNG Crooked (fka ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Emily Keener
Looking and sounding well beyond her 18 years, Emily Keener creates alt-pop that’s warm, pleasant and smart. Every word is clearly recorded and mixed, which ... -
Music Album Review: Foxygen - "Hang" (7/10)
It took an orchestra for duo Jonathan Rado and Sam France to capture their first properly recorded output, a lush, Dali-esque fever dream, equal parts ... -
Music Album Review: Buck Owens and the Buckaroos - "The Complete Capitol Singles: 1957-1966" (10/10)
Long before the syndicated television series Hee Haw, Buck Owens was a serious contender. This two-disc/56-track compilation bears that out, with a comprehensive cross-section of ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Ember Atom
Calgary-based Ember Atom has a gift for up-energy, critical-mass, mainly synth-driven pop-rock that’s dead-on for alt-rock radio. Yes, “The Rip” is vocally overheated and grew ... -
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New Music Critique: Hawk
With their rustic, laidback sound, the guitar-driven foursome Hawk are not out to reinvent the wheel––we just wish they would spin it with more force and ... -
7.7
New Music Critique: Groutfit
Simple yet effective, these 60-second themes by Indiana ambient artist Groutfit (Juliet Johnson) will be of interest to pro music libraries and game developers (Resident ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: LaQuinn
Virginia-based rap artist LaQuinn is alternately compelling, clever and frustrating. On the sometimes mesmerizing “Pink,” the artist skillfully varies the dynamics of his flow, driving ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Beefheart Jr.
Beefheart Jr. (Robert Williams) has an ambitious vision bolstered by classic-rock reflexes, skilled sidemen and an inspired complexity that you’d expect from a Don Van ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Bianca Morales
Artists who over-sing as if their career depends on it should take a listen to Bianca Morales, a Helsinki, Finland-based performer whose mellow, resonant voice and ... -
7.3
New Music Critique: James Carvalho
Standing out and distinguishing oneself in a crowded EDM field is no small task. And artist James Carvalho proves it on “Jailbreak,” which is skillful but ... -
Music Album Review: Agnes Obel - "Citizen of Glass" (7.5/10)
On her latest release, Citizen of Glass, Agnes Obel takes the listener into a dreamscape of keyboards, cello and strings, occasional percussion, and the artist’s ... -
Music Album Review: Guttermouth - "New Car Smell" (8/10)
As today’s namby-pamby, grievance-fueled political climate breeds whining masses and teary, self-indulgent “safe spaces,” the timing proves perfect for the reanimation of pure, unapologetically anarchic ... -
Music Album Review: Miranda Lambert - "The Weight of These Wings" (8/10)
Fans of Grammy-winning country star, Miranda Lambert, hungry for her musical take on her much publicized divorce from Blake Shelton, should prepare for a lot ...
