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7.4
Unsigned Artist: Nick Noro
Nothing conventional here as archly clever pop-culture maven Nick Noro has a spare-yet-effective tech-hop sound that can be sinister (“Laura Croft”), catchy and perceptive (“Zegna ... -
7.6
Unsigned Artist: Cheryl B. Engelhardt
It is easy to hear why this crafty songstress has garnered TV placements that include ABC Family channel and brands such as Cheerios. In fact, ... -
7.8
Unsigned Artist: Sonny Hunter
It doesn’t take long to realize that Hunter and his band are crisp, bold, spot-on players who can turn on a dime when necessary—and these ... -
8
Unsigned Artist: Cash Out Keyz (C.O.K)
Seattle artist Marquis Wright brings a natural touch to his tracks, which never whack you upside the head in an attempt to dazzle—they just sound ... -
8
Unsigned Artist: WANK
With their crafty new tunes, this guitar-driven Huntington Beach, CA, trio (formerly a signed act) show themselves to be worthy once again of some label ... -
8
Unsigned Artist: Jordan JAE
At 16, Jordan JAE is perfectly situated to tap the source of good-natured, youthful rebellion with infectious tracks whose production quality is near perfect. “Teenage ... -
8
Unsigned Artist: Gonzales
Call her a modern-day hippie chick, Gonzales is unusual by today’s standards, with material that is infused with plenty of organic, hi-touch instrumentation (electric 12-string, ... -
8
Unsigned Artist: Honey and Jude
There is a definite commercial appeal to this duo, who exhibit well-trained vocal mechanics, with Jude emitting some especially dreamy tones (including falsetto) that can ... -
8.4
Unsigned Artist: Lily Meola
An alluring air of mystery, sensuality and danger oozes from these songs on which Maui-born Meola is bathed in a cavernous pool of reverb. Not ... -
8.4
Unsigned Artist: Eli Craig Band
We’re impressed by this country act’s catchy material—and the rest of their skills ain’t bad either. Singer Billy Craig exudes a husky, hangdog pathos on ...