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New Music Critique: Paul Childers
Any show booker on the lookout for an immediately likable artist whose music conjures a smooth and abiding optimism will find these recordings by Paul ... -
8
New Music Critique: RĀI
Captured in crisp, hi-def audio and backed by players who invest each tune with sensitivity and touch, RĀI emits a pro-level voice on decent material—steeped ... -
6.8
New Music Critique: Jackie Venson
Singer-guitarist Jackie Venson shows flashes of potential on her demo-quality recordings, whether it’s her (at times) souful, upbeat voice, her heartfelt messages or her flashes ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Alicia Michilli
Gifted with husky, mellow pipes that can belt out songs steeped in vintage R&B and soul, Alicia Michilli is a young artist who’s old-school in the best way. ... -
Signing Story: benny mayne
In the pursuit of a music career, many artists seek label deals. But in recent years, the luster of a record company alliance has perhaps ... -
Signing Story: Chuck Adams
Chuck Adams thought he’d made it. After penning a hit Ludacris song in 2008, the attention that followed got him signed to Jay- Z’s Roc ... -
Jay King Releases New Album Following Work with Sound Royalties
Sound Royalties, LLC, the company that enables musicians to fund their creative pursuits without sacrificing their copyrights, has announced its work with R&B artist Jay ... -
Miguel - War & Leisure (9/10)
R&B star Miguel’s fourth project, War & Leisure, is filled with a free, rich voice, reverbed-out guitars, and ambitious songwriting. In War & Leisure, the ... -
6.8
New Music Critique: Cnote
Though he shows a gift for arrangements that build smoothly, these recordings by R&B artist Cnote are very much in the “songwriter demo” realm. His ... -
7
New Music Critique: Nicc Angeles
Nicc Angeles knows the value of a hook, and he features one prominently in each of his recordings. “Over This” is probably his best, overall. ...
