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6.8
New Music Critiques: LOVEYOU
A project that is more intriguing in its aims than in its execution, the best we can say at this point is that LOVEYOU gives ... -
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 ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Chuck Murphy
Chuck Murphy benefits from an expert crew of musicians who are incredibly well-miked to capture the rustic appeal of the instruments (mandolin, pedal steel, slide, ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Kylie Odetta
Combining moody material with her aching voice, piano-based Kylie Odetta is by turns familiar and distinctive, evoking comparisons to Norah Jones, Rachael Yamagata and perhaps ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: boigirl
Spearheaded by Casper Purtlebaugh, the foursome, boigirl, generates a well above-average brand of punk-fueled alt-rock—tight and downstroked—with erupting drums and blended vocals that italicize the pointed ... -
8
New Music Critiques: Matt Rouch
There’s a remarkable depth and subtlety to Denver-based Matt Rouch's work, a consistent gift for arrangements that enable his songs to resonate. And his appealing tenor ... -
8
New Music Critiques: The Hip Abduction
A seasoned festival-circuit act, Florida septet, The Hip Abduction, delivers an effervescent synth-driven sound, spiked with a tropical fizz, that aims to uplift anyone’s spirit. ... -
7.6
New Music Critiques: Dominique Stewart
Dominique Stewart will remind listeners of the genre’s most prominent stars. At the same time, she’s working to carve a niche of her own with ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: MARKS
Lindsay Marcus--moniker MARKS--has placed her music in indie films and ads, and here she’s a sultry vocalist and deft producer with a gift for sonic ... -
8.6
New Music Critiques: Rival Tides
These post-hardcore alt-rockers, Rival Tides, are radio-ready, and a label like Rise might want to give them a holler. While the Tides do not put ... -
7.4
New Music Critiques: Kathleen Farless
A native of the Philippines, where she’s had success as a songwriter, Kathleen Farless' self-described “Broadway-meets-Coldplay” sound is a fair description of her work. An excellent ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Hollow Bones
A tight NY-based five-piece, Hollow Bones emit all the hallmarks of their genre (screamo vocals, pummeling percussion triggers, relentless riffs, hard/soft dynamics, suicidal desperation) and ... -
6.8
New Music Critiques: Jakpot
There’s nothing like poor production to undermine an artist’s talent, and that’s what we hear in these tracks by producer/artist Jakpot. His tracks are not ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Soulmedic
Mixing the traditional with the modern artist, Soulmedic presents a higher-conscious brand of reggae music and makes it all go down smooth thanks to his ... -
7.2
New Music Critiques: Farahri
Canadian solo artist Farahri definitely has a voice for pop/R&B, but inconsistent diction and her recordings’ huge production ambitions often overpower the singer’s lead vocals ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Ajia Clark
Oh so soothing and soulful is Ajia Clark, backed by a combo that brings expert support. While the jazzy, complex, syncopated “Soul Train” will impress ... -
8
New Music Critiques: Madeline Smith
With memorable hooks, relatable lyrics and a voice that packs a punch, 20-year-old singer/keyboardist/guitarist Madeline Smith shows very good chops for someone her age. “Stay” ... -
8
New Music Critiques: Gussie Miller
New music critique artist Gussie Miller has a versatile voice that impresses us, mainly on the higher notes, and he wisely feeds that strength in his ... -
8
New Music Critiques: Kylie Odetta
With hooky choruses, sultry voice and superb production by Matt LaPlant, this new music critique artist, Kylie Odetta, is working at a high level reminiscent of ... -
7.6
New Music Critiques: Young Cuda
“Is She the Captain of the Twerk Team?” That’s what Young Cuda and guests want to know on “Twerk Team,” which like the catchy “Dance ...
