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7.4
New Music Critique: Beefheart Jr.
Beefheart Jr. (Robert Williams) has an ambitious vision bolstered by classic-rock reflexes, skilled sidemen and an inspired complexity that you’d expect from a Don Van ... -
7.3
New Music Critique: James Carvalho
Standing out and distinguishing oneself in a crowded EDM field is no small task. And artist James Carvalho proves it on “Jailbreak,” which is skillful but ... -
Music Connection's Top Prospects of 2016
Music Connection routinely listens to and evaluates the work of unsigned and DIY recording artists. Below you’ll find the Top Prospects whose talent and skill are ... -
Live Review: Sara Melson at Pianos in New York, NY
Material: The designation singer/songwriter must have been reserved for artists like Los Angeles-based Sara Melson, whose songs read like a diary set to music. In ... -
Live Review: Cardiac at The Viper Room in Los Angeles, CA
Material: Cardiac is a neo-progressive band reminiscent of the Cure and Pendragon. They start off telling you a tale, then take you through a long ... -
Live Review: Sarah Levecque at the Plough and Stars in Cambridge, MA
Material: Exploiting the commonalities between blues, roots rock and country, Sarah Levecque and her supporting players weave a delicate tapestry that soars to ethereal heights ... -
Live Review: Andrew Pettit at E Spot Lounge in Studio City, CA
Material: With a sound that seems to ignore everything that is cynical and over-polished about contemporary R&B, Andrew Pettit prefers to dip back into the ... -
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New Music Critiques: Brandon Wildish
Like Jack Johnson and others, singer/songwriter Brandon Wildish achieves an appealing, full-bodied sound with his propulsive acoustic guitar technique and smooth, endearing voice. He’s an ... -
7.6
New Music Critiques: Vicke Vyto
Rochester, NY artist Vicke Vyto impresses us with his versatility. He can give you a tense, documentary-style joint like “Happy Hour” with its edgy, slashing, ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Oceans Orange
South Carolina trio Oceans Orange seems to have all the elements in place––an appealing singer in Adi Nelson, a taut guitar-driven attack and catchy tunes ... -
8.2
New Music Critiques: Kaitee Carney
Kaitee Carney fronts her spirited, expert band with a husky, sassy attitude. “My Forget About You On” (“You pissed me off enough!”) features some whiplash ... -
8.3
New Music Critiques: Tiffany Austin
Tiffany Austin has a great voice, and on a collection of classics she is backed by a band that matches her technical abilities note for ... -
7.4
New Music Critiques: Amber Ryann
Amber Ryann' s work exudes a haunted, subterranean vibe that’s alluring, but it has a tendency to overshadow her vocals and those of her guest ... -
7.6
New Music Critiques: Chris Wills
N.Y.-based Chris Wills has a strummy, hi-touch sound à la the Lumineers and Mumford & Sons. His “Since You Said Goodbye” is arranged with a ... -
7.2
New Music Critiques: Lauren Adams
With a strong, naturally down home quality, Lauren Adams delivers observations and inspirations of everyday life. “It Takes What It Takes” is a good, hooky ... -
7.2
New Music Critiques: Frantic Ginger
Frantic Ginger is led by Nicki Tedesco, whose vocals (solo or blended) generate a radio-friendly resonance. Some of us hear a Gwen Stefani quality at ... -
7.4
New Music Critiques: Beautiful Machines
S.F.’s Beautiful Machines generate a dense arena-sized electro-rock sound that aims to be a total immersive experience, a darkly modern lasers & leather vibe with ... -
7.3
New Music Critiques: Jerry Springer Reject
Anyone looking for unusual tracks to chillax to should check out South Dakota artist Jerry Springer Reject, whose low-key instrumentals (with an occasional vocal) are ... -
7.4
New Music Critiques: Mary Bee
Mary Bee has a trained voice that conveys innocence and romantic love in a way that’s genuine and believable. Her “On A Sunday” is a ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: John Thayer
Though we're split on the merits of John Thayer's mannered raspiness, we all admire the pop-rock harmonies he achieves on his well-produced and craftily composed songs. ...
