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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 ... -
Signing Story: Tom Walker
Over the course of earning a degree in songwriting at the London Centre of Contemporary Music, Scotland-born Tom Walker met two songwriters who subsequently connected ... -
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New Music Critique: December Fades
Kevin Rogers spearheads December Fades with a tortured, poetic, lovestruck persona that shows promise. The singer/ guitarist/keyboardist invests his love songs with a haunted vibe to ... -
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New Music Critique: Zachary Van Dyck
A pair of pop-rock tunes, “Promises” and “Last Night,” demonstrate that Zachary Van Dyck has a specific gift—he can write buoyant, relatable tunes that, with his ... -
Music Album Review: IRONTOM - Partners (9/10)
Considering both acts embody the identical ethos of infectious pop-rock via extreme makeover, it figures AWOLNATION’s Aaron Bruno would produce this slab of sparkling ditties from IRONTOM. Whether ... -
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 ... -
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New Music Critiques: End of Ever
Vibrant fivesome End of Ever fronted by Dahni Piro is captured with expert production that makes the ultra-catchy “Creepin’” ripe for Radio Disney (okay, except ... -
Live Review: The Swansons at the Avalon Bardot in Los Angeles, CA
Material: The Swansons are an amalgamation of retro and modern pop rock with a twist of country. Their sound makes for some fun tunes, but ... -
All Time Low Come Back To The Future Hearts Tour
There’s a reason Baltimore natives All Time Low are on their fifth studio album and 12th year of existence, and it isn’t just that they ... -
NMC Artist: Charlywood
Production: 8 Lyrics: 8 Music: 8 Vocals: 8 Musicianship: 7 SCORE: 7.8 Contact: andy@charlywood.com Web: charlywood.com Seeking: Label, Mgmt, Film/TV, Publicity Style: Indie Pop Rock ... -
Live Review: Bad Bad Meow at Abbey Pub
Material: While they describe themselves as “Americana-Punk/Garage-Country,” Bad Bad Meow definitely has a taste of New Wave and Pop-Rock as well. Their music is infectious ... -
NMC Artist: Los Angelics
Production: 8 Lyrics: 8 Music: 8 Vocals: 8 Musicianship: 8 TOTAL: 8.0 Web: losangelics.com Seeking: Label, Radio, Booking, Film/TV Style: Electro Pop “I could ... -
Get Your Music in a Popular Guitar-Based Video Game
White Knight Worldwide Media (BMI) and Pulse Records USA are pitching top-quality independent guitar-driven songs to editors and producers for a popular guitar-based video game ... -
Live Review: Grant My Wishes at the Whisky a Go Go
Material: This is some high-energy rock music in the spirit of Paramore, and lead singer Brie Marie even sports a hunter orange hair color like ... -
Live Review: Field Day At Lizard Lounge
Lizard Lounge Cambridge, MA Web: http://fielddaymusic.bandcamp.com The Players: Dan Zedek, guitar, vocals; Joan Anderman, guitar, vocals; John Kehe, drums, vocals; Phil Magnifico, bass, vocals. Material: ... -
Haim: The “It” Girls of Rock
Since their 1st EP release in early 2012, Haim has developed into a sonic powerhouse with blended sounds of Pop Rock, Soft Rock and a ... -
Album Review: Andy Grammer - Magazines Or Novels
Singer/songwriter Andy Grammer follows his successful 2011 debut with a batch of playful ly rolling, foot-stompingly infectious anthems, including “Back Home,” where he celebrates his roots with ... -
DIY Spotlight: Cloud
Cloud, a pop-rock act out of Temecula, CA, know what it takes to be a successful DIY act: ambition, drive, and, most importantly, finances. In ...
