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SXSW Music Festival 2018: March 13 (Jerry Williams, Grace Joyner, Low, and More)
Jerry Williams and Low were among the highlights on Tuesday at SXSW Music Festival 2018 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »Music Review: Idiot Grins – ‘State of Health’ Shimmers With Luscious Soul and R&B Flavors
'State of Health' is a tasty album. The melodies are strong, dipped in delicious retro harmonics.
Read More »Music Review: Agency – ‘Philosophies’ Exudes Polished Hip-Hop Tones
'Philosophies' is a strong album, full of infectious grooves and captivating vocal harmonies.
Read More »Music Review: Healing Spells – ‘Past Lives’ EP Delivers Easy Listening IDM
The shifting tones and altering beats make this EP intriguing. So it’s worth checking out to see if it appeals to your inner tempo.
Read More »Music Review: Benji Kaplan – ‘Chorando Sete Cores’
The recording's beauty lies in the agile imaginations of its musicians, creating colors and figures with their notes.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2018: March 11-12 (Wyldest, LIFE, Kaki King, Fenster, and More)
Kaki King, Wyldest, and Fenster were among the opening Monday night performers at SXSW Music Festival 2018 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »Music Interview: War Gods of the Deep – Purveyors of Mighty Metal
Here’s the skinny on War Gods of the Deep: they play heavy metal; they’re based in Chicago; and they are beau coup mysterious.
Read More »Music Review: Ajay Mathur – ‘Little Boat’ Is Worth a Listen
'Little Boat' is a good album. Mathur’s voice is at its best when darkly inflected with down and dirty tones.
Read More »Music Interview: Nothing But You Discusses Her Forthcoming Album
Anticipation for the new album is at fever pitch, because Nicky’s intimate lyricism and soulful delivery strikes a chord in the hearts of listeners.
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