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7.6
New Music Critique: Key LeBlanc
Artist Key LeBlanc brings a sexy, coquettish persona to her original songs. While the mid-2000’s pop-influenced “Atmosphere” dwells on the downside of relationships (“Gotta get ... -
8.4
New Music Critique: Chadwick Johnson
Delivering lead vocals that are sensitive and spot-on, singer-songwriter Chadwick Johnson is working at a high, professional level. He’s even self-produced these jazzy, soulful and ... -
9
New Music Critique: Cody Newman
Teenaged Cody Newman is working at a remarkably high level, with crafty, commercial songs, savvy arrangements and pristine production. Oh, and a voice that reveals ... -
Album Review: Time Out for Tomorrow by Jerry Leger (8/10)
"... a strong effort that echoes Rolling Thunder-era Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, vintage Springsteen and The Band." This Canadian artist returns with a strong effort that ... -
Julia Michaels at The Fonda in Los Angeles, CA
It’s no secret that Julia Michaels is probably one of the most talented, vulnerable and unique singer-songwriters of our time. Just a couple of years ... -
8.8
New Music Critique: Kara Connolly
The material of most artists will benefit from savvy arrangements that are superbly recorded and mixed. But when the artist’s voice is this good and ... -
Album Review: Without Susie by James Lee Stanley (8/10)
"An artful blend of clever lyricism and wry humor." Stanley is a seasoned singer-songwriter, with a career that goes back to the early '70s. One ... -
Signing Story: Joe Normal & The Anytown'rs
Joe Normal was about to leave music altogether when a concert by Bruce Springsteen reminded him why he loved performing and reignited his passion. His ... -
Enter the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest
The Songwriters’ Association of Washington presents the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest (MASC) to help songwriters receive recognition for their work and to further excellence in songwriting ... -
Vance Joy Podcast - Revisited
Vance Joy's podcast comes back for an encore. Australian artist, Vance Joy, stopped and talked to Music Connection about his fast-rising career, popularity and selling ... -
Singer-Songwriter Olivia Lane's MC Podcast - Encore
You asked for it, we delivered! MC's Olivia Lane podcast is back by popular demand. Singer/songwriter Olivia Lane connects with the podcast team of guest ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Allie Crow Buckley
Like some singers, Allie Crow Buckley is gifted with a voice that has a certain something that, despite whatever flaws exist in the total package, ... -
8.4
New Music Critique: Anna Snow
Boston’s Anna Snow is working at a high level and she arranges her work for maximum effect. Her dusky voice, bolstered by extremely effective backup vocals, is the ideal ... -
6.6
New Music Critique: Vincent Poag
Long Island, NY-based artist Vincent Poag is not a gifted vocalist; he is, however, a communicator with a nonchalant informality, a directness that can be ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Kate Steinway
Kate Steinway’s ukulele-fueled recordings showcase an artist whose voice has a level of purity that is the perfect fit for her folk-influenced material. “Hurricane” shows ... -
Shelita Burke: Causing A Disruption
Some people are visionaries. The ways in which singer-songwriter Shelita Burke is able to think bestows upon her the honor of being one of those ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Natalie Duque
Our reactions are mixed when it comes to recordings by artist Natalie Duque. She’s got a genuine, appealing voice and fairly catchy songs with compelling ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Jesse Terry
Jesse Terry’s sensitive, calming voice invests his “Stargazer” with the perfect tone to convey the song’s lullaby message of encouragement and inspiration. Backed by a ... -
Live Review: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, CA
Material: Sibling rivalries be damned. Jocelyn Arndt and Chris Arndt go together like “peas and carrots.” Or better yet, small sweaty blues clubs and rock ... -
Live Review: Korby Lenker at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, CA
Material: If you’re looking for heartache, sincerity, passion and intelligence all in one musician’s body of music, you will find that Korby Lenker is the ...
