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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. ...
