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7.8
New Music Critiques: Dru Ross
Oozing with sly, sexy, old-school attitude, Dru Ross is an artist who remembers when hip-hop was all about the party––and it ain’t no party without ... -
7.2
New Music Critiques: Breakfast in the Evening
A tight, cohesive trio, Breakfast in the Evening is a young band whose skills and promise are as evident as their need to develop them. ... -
7.6
New Music Critiques: The DuPont Brothers
A promising acoustic duo, the Vermont-based DuPont Brothers bring a studied simplicity and an accessible intellect to their material. Riding a catchy if familiar hook ... -
Live Review: Darkbird at Cheer up Charlie's in Austin, TX
Material: Darkbird blends sharp, intense instrumentals with delicate vocals for a "fleshed out musical experience. With a predominant alternative rock vibe, the band’s original material ... -
7.2
Unsigned Artist: The Goodnight Darlings
Fronted by Katarina Auster (“Gwen Stefani’s evil twin”) this duo’s synth-driven songs have dark, edgy overtones that at times are reminiscent of Evanescence, especially on ... -
7.8
Unsigned Artist: Sonny Hunter
It doesn’t take long to realize that Hunter and his band are crisp, bold, spot-on players who can turn on a dime when necessary—and these ... -
8
Unsigned Artist: WANK
With their crafty new tunes, this guitar-driven Huntington Beach, CA, trio (formerly a signed act) show themselves to be worthy once again of some label ... -
8
Unsigned Artist: Charlie Overbey and the Broken Arrows
Immediately, this well-traveled troubadour gets our attention with a gruff vocal style whose undertone says, “I’ve lived it, I’ve been there.” And Overbey has the ... -
7.6
Unsigned Artist: Sal Filipelli
Musician/composer/producer Filipelli and his guest vocalists combine for tracks steeped in classic horn-fueled ‘60s/‘70s soul/pop/funk not unlike Sly & the Family Stone, whose legendary frontman ... -
7.6
Unsigned Artist: Cascade Riot
These Detroiters have got the whole pop-punk trio thing down––and should go straight to the nearest Warped Tour stage. Though the songs kinda blend into a ...
