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8.2
New Music Critique: Unsung Lilly
Anyone on the lookout for melodic, expertly recorded, and motivational pop songs with grace and grit might want to check out this twosome, Sera and ... -
Signing Stories: Spencer Sutherland
Ohio-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Spencer Sutherland is a serious artist who doesn’t take himself too seriously. His tongue-in-cheek songs like “Freaking Out,” “Wallpaper” and “Sweater” are ... -
Signing Story: Caly Bevier
After a cancer diagnosis at 15, Caly Bevier turned to music to comfort herself through her chemotherapy, and ended up using her voice to comfort ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Laela Giovanna
Laela Giovanna is a Philly-based artist who feels her songs deeply and is fully invested in each of her performances, presenting the songs with a ... -
Live Review: Gregory Harrington at The Delancey in New York, NY
Material: Already an established artist on the classical circuit, Ireland native Gregory Harrington has never shied away from venturing into uncharted territory. In his latest project, ... -
Album Review: Shelita By Shelita (8/10)
“Burke’s silken arrangements and goosebump-inducing vocals make a powerful statement…” By way of reintroduction, tech-savvy diva Shelita Burke unveils this eponymous nine-track “debut” of pop ... -
Live Review: Juice at Gramercy Theater in New York
Material: Formed while undergrads at Boston College, this diverse group of musicians weave their own brand of pop, rock, R&B and rap into a tapestry that ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Katlyn Lowe
Nashville singer-songwriter Katlyn Lowe has a mind of her own, with lyrics that stand up to anyone—a conceited guy, for instance. That’s the gist in ... -
Ellie Goulding Reaches Milestone with New Single "Hate Me"
Singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding has achieved another milestone in her career. Goulding was just recognized by Billboard as having the most entries for any British female ... -
Live Review: Holander at the Echoplex in LA
Material: Music by Holander is truly a glimpse into her colorful imagination. It is a creative space where art-pop narrates the story of her love ... -
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New Music Critique: Malcolm Harvest
Malcolm Harvest has an appealing persona and he gears his music to a wide audience. “Welcome to LA” is a perfect example of his spirit ... -
16-Year-Old Phenom, Evie Irie Signs to Downtown Music Publishing
Soulful Evie Irie signed to Downtown Music Publishing. The news follows the release of her debut EP, 5 Weeks in LA, as well as a ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Dream
Solo artist Dream has a knack for writing solid material that is downbeat and dramatic. She has enlisted players, particularly her guitarist, who deliver beautiful, ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Scott Gray
Backed by an expert band, singer-songwriter Scott Gray sounds like a born optimist, his romantic pop-jazz songs conveying a single-minded pursuit of romantic bliss in ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Ryan Chernin
In all respects, Ryan Chernin is working at an advanced level, impressing us with his appealing vocals and an ability to write and render one ... -
8
New Music Critique: Finding September
This Texas band is fronted by Emily Bayardo, whose vocal tone is appropriately butch, brawny and rebellious. That voice is expertly situated in the mix ... -
Signing Story: Maez301
Maryland-bred, Los Angeles-based rapper Maez301 originally set out to become a basketball player—before Tech N9ne recruited him instead. “At one point, I believed that basketball ... -
Signing Story: Elle Winter
With her recent signing to Red Music, singer-songwriter Elle Winter enters an exciting new phase of an extraordinary career that began at age 12, when ... -
Album Review: Cuz I Love You by Lizzo (9/10)
"Her voice is soulful and simultaneously unafraid to spell it out for anyone listening." Singer-rapper Lizzo contends finding love isn’t life’s answer, as she goes ... -
Album Review: The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change by Nina Nesbitt (7/10)
Nina Nesbitt’s sophomore album opens with “Sacred,” a simple, honest pop-ballad that showcases her writing chops. “The Best You Had” is an alt-pop track with ...
