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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 ...
