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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. ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: V2
On a collection of beloved oldies and spirited originals, young brothers Vittorio & Vincenzo (as V2) have an album Rock N Rods that showcases their ... -
Kevin Morby at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, CA
On Sept. 21, Kevin Morby played a sold-out show at the Teragram Ballroom. The stage was dark, with hollers coming from the crowd in anticipation; ... -
Live Review: RMB At the Top in Long Beach, CA
Material: At the Top in Long Beach is an odd venue, located above what looks like a sort of Irish bar. On a Saturday night ... -
Live Review: Oui'3 at Bogie's in Westlake Village, CA
Material: Using a cool moniker to describe their dynamic and eclectic instrumental vibe (“neo-jazz”), these three SoCal veterans create a powerful contemporary equivalent to the ... -
Live Review: Sam Williams at The Pig N' Whistle in Los Angeles, CA
Material: He is the self-proclaimed “walking encyclopedia” of sixties music. And a man of self-proclaimed “perfect pitch.” With that speculation aside, Sam Williams played every ... -
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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 ... -
8
New Music Critique: Vacances
As Vacances, Brooklyn-based Danny Lannon’s got a gift for catchy pop-rock hooks and he mounts them in radio-ready fashion. The familiar-sounding rocker “Damage” rides a ... -
8
New Music Critique: Hurricane Inside
From its guitar-driven wind-up to its pounding delivery, rock duo Hurricane Inside generate a rough-hewn, reverb-drenched brand of blues-rock that leans to the alternative side ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Culture Wars
Austin trio Culture Wars are ahead of their competition: they show a gift for synth-rock hooks and are fronted by a singer whose voice is ...
