New Music Critique: Binx

N.Y.-based Binx has a colorful synth-pop sound. And if tunes like “Headlights” can be deemed “cookie-cutter pop,” it’s still a crafty confection spearheaded by the artist’s strong vocals and savvy ability to weave sounds that hook the listener and make you wanna dance. We’re a little less taken with “Radiohead”––just didn’t feel it as much, despite its high production value; but there’s a satisfying tune in there some- where. Binx seems more comfortable on “Reckless,” with its big backbeat and huge booming chorus. The song, about a toxic, S&M relationship, could work well in a film or TV drama. We suggest the artist collaborate with a wordsmith who can elevate her songs to the next level.