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7.8
New Music Critique: Willodean
Propelled by the songs of keyboardist Randy Wooten and spearheaded by the vocals of Abbie Huxley, Willodean have plenty going for themselves, not the least ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: The Falling Birds
An NYC duo with back-to-basics values, the Falling Birds have a firm grip on the stripped-down, amped-acoustic, alt- roots-rock sound and give it a thoroughly ... -
7
New Music Critique: Big City Cowgirl
New Yorker Sondra Toscano, a.k.a. Big City Cowgirl, has a knack for catchy choruses, and each of her songs shows a firm grasp of the basic ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Dexx Almighti
Houston-based artist Dexx Almighti has a consistent vision, an ability to create joints that seem cut from one sonic cloth. His best is “Addicted,” where a ... -
8.3
New Music Critique: Bonsai Mammal
Electronic composer Jimmy Harry brings substantial chops to his Bonsai Mammal compositions, each one a complete and balanced morsel of sophisticated sonics (vast, epic reverb!) ... -
6.8
New Music Critique: CURTIS
St. Louis native CURTIS has plenty of heart and soul, but his vision currently outshines his execution. The unabashed love tribute “Love Me All Day” ... -
7
New Music Critique: Little Sandwitch
Femme rockers Little Sandwitch do a solid job of recapturing the spirit of their ‘90s era grunge sisters (such as Bikini Kill) with a studied ... -
8.4
New Music Critique: The WINTYR
It’s nice to hear an artful, synth-powered band like the WINTYR, who’ve got their epic, atmospheric sound and vision––and execution––well under control. Above all, singer ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Carter Ace
Somebody get this talented band a savvy producer! Please!! Avoiding hip-hop cliches, five-piece Carter Ace dish up one catchy tune after another, each laced with cool ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Luke Metzler
Adept production captures Rochester, NY’s Luke Metzler's clear, confident vocals and thoughtful lyrics. The beat-driven “Disco Therapy” (on which he name-checks James Baldwin) allows the ...
