MUSIC REVIEWS

Critics can’t seem to stop talking about the experimental sounds of the burgeoning American pop underground lately – and for good reason. Beneath the surface of mainstream commerciality, indie artists like 87 and the Toys are creating a brand new strain of alternative music that is as indebted to the …

Like a raging wind tearing across the rustic countryside, the strings that adorn the best parts of Lisa Michelle Anderson’s “Joy Callin’” are powerful enough to leave a path of sheer emotive destruction in their wake, but thanks to the sublime production value of this latest single from the acclaimed …

Sharp and yet unintimidating, sterling but wholly accessible; the lead vocal in Barry Muir’s “Home In A New York Minute” has got to be one of the smartest of the new indie pop I’ve heard in 2023. Muir is no newcomer to his scene, and in his new single, he …

Live albums once carried commercial cachet they no longer enjoy. It doesn’t mean that such releases aren’t artistically viable, however. As a fan of live albums, I enjoyed The Price Brothers Band’s Live at the Yellow Cab Tavern immensely. The twelve song release presents us with a live appearance at the Dayton, …

From its first moments, “Out of the Dark” is clearly a special track. Its gentle piano melody beckons listeners closer, and it’s not long before the shared vocals of Trisha and Thara deliver one of the richest melodies of 2023. There’s a defined knack for what it means to be …

Gabriel Saro and Charlotte Grisley’s two new singles, “I Love The New Years Day” and “Come To My Place,” are a fantastic showcase of their musical talents. The two tracks are a perfect balance of classic balladry and modern pop production, showcasing the pair’s instrumental and vocal abilities.   “I …

Full-bodied albums are never easy to start or finish, but when listening to the new record Anxious Attachment by Christopher Banks, the entire process sounds rather simple and seamless. In songs like “Coming Up for Air,” Christopher Banks eases into his lyrics with a relaxed attitude that only grows stronger as he …

Ranzel X Kendrick has a lot of attributes going for him as an artist, and in the new single from his Alias Wayne project, bluntly titled “Love One Another,” he brings his artistic chemistry into the studio for anyone who appreciates quality folk-pop to get excited about. There’s always a …

As delicate as it is passionate in tone, the vocal track that Thomas Truax lays down in “Birds & Bees,” one of the key songs featured on his new album Dream Catching Songs (out this coming March everywhere indie music is available), is both surreally evocative and blunt, leaving us nowhere to …

Cameron Joseph’s debut original single “Run To The Cross” is a beautiful example of how Christian rock music can blend seamlessly with indie rock. Joseph’s stunning voice, coupled with the lush piano, is a perfect combination. The piano is the backbone of the song, giving it a beautiful and tender …