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Local Review: TelePathiQ – Dark Room EP

Posted on October 1, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

In just three songs, TelePathiQ packs enough intensity for a full-length album. Booming drums are silhouetted by classical riffs of piano and paired with female vocals. … read more

Local Review: Simply B – The Candelaria Session

Posted on January 1, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Simply B = Jack Johnson + Django Reinhardt + looping fun … read more

Local Review: stickfigures – The Signature of All Things

Posted on May 1, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

stickfigures = Botch + Converge + Cave In … read more

Local Review: Squash – Self-Titled

Posted on June 4, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Squash = Dave Brubeck + George Gershwin + Bernie Worrell + The String Cheese Incident … read more

Local Review: Soft Touch – Touch

Posted on July 3, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Soft Touch Touch Self-Released Street: 03.26 Soft Touch = Shy Girls / Lewis When Prince introduced the world to his high-pitched funk ballads, the world became infatuated with them. Soft Touch might be hip to the “purple one” and his influence, but they remind me more of Prince-influenced modern songs than Prince himself. Beck’s “Debra”

Local Review: Spirit Tribe – Samsara EP

Posted on July 30, 2015 (January 24, 2022) by Angela

Spirit Tribe = Pearl Jam + mid-career Pink Floyd … read more

Local Review: Spirit Tribe – A Common Tragedy

Posted on February 4, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Spirit Tribe are a ‘70s-style jam band with a modern twist. Influences such as CREAM, Led Zeppelin and countless other iconic bands can be heard. From the effortless guitar solos to the tone-setting drums and haunting lyrics, Spirit Tribe have major talent. … read more

Local Review: Starmy – Heart Beat Breaks Glass

Posted on March 3, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Local outfit Starmy’s sixth release, Heart Beat Breaks Glass, opens with a steady ruckus of thick guitar harmonies layered with Mike Sartain’s tense vocal style. The opening track, “Heart Beat Breaks Glass,” is a tightly refined song that weaves cohesively around an organ solo reminiscent of Red Bennies’ 2004 album, Adult Sophisticates. … read more