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Rock/Review Under Delusion - Music Is My Drug
Under Delusion is an alternative rock band. Featuring low-timbre female vocals leading the way, the sound is given further depth and fullness by a mix of guitar riffs and synth grooves. Balancing familiarity with unquestionable identity, their sound stands out for its fresh approach to alternative rock. Comprised of band members well into their thirties, Under Delusion speaks volumes on behalf of life-long passion and experience united.
Jazz/Review Ultrablue - Herbie
Ultrablue, NY pianist John Smatla's mostly instrumental project, has been called "smooth jazz with a New York attitude." Piano-centric and more musically challenging than many in the genre, Ultrablue fuses jazz elements with r&b, pop, and world music flavors. Ultrablue features a variety of mostly-NY-based all-star instrumentalists. Players include Randy Brecker, guitarists Chieli Minucci of Special EFX, Brazilian legends Romero LuBambo and Dave Stryker, drummers Omar Hakim and Joel Rosenblatt (Spyro Gyra), bassists John Benitez, John Pattituci, and Hubert Eaves, and percussionist Mino Cinelu.
Rock/Review Ume Gumi - Haru
Ume Gumi are a music duo based in Japan. Inspired by both lo-fi and vintage rock bands and the aesthetics of the 1960's and Showa era. Comprising of Yukiko Gray on lead vocals and percussion and Richard Gray (Devious Dogs, The Dead Blues Club, Tableau Vivant) performing secondary vocals and other instruments.
Rock/Review Underdog - Trans Global Amnesia
Underdog is a band from Boston playing supersonic alternative rock. Formed in 2013 by Scott Ferguson (guitar, bass, drums, and vocals) and Bryn Carlson (lead guitar, drums, bass, and vocals), they have been joined onstage by Aram Heller (bass) and Harry MacKenzie (drums). Bryn and Scott shared the songwriting duties and released their first album, Ether Dome, in September 2020. Scott and Bryn have known each other since the early 1980s, when Bryn moved to Boston from the Washington, DC, area.
Electronic/Review UNITY - SOMEWHERE IN TIME
Toronto-based, Moscow native UNITY is an electronic/trip-hop singer, producer, and visual artist. With a beautifully emotive voice and lyricism that pierces through her psychedelic arrangements, UNITY has created an otherworldly take on art. Her affinity for rule-breaking music began in her early teens, where she cites lush 70s rock such as Pink Floyd, moody Lana Del Rey-esque aesthetics, and experimental hyperpop as influences.
Rock/Review Under Delusion - Burning Under Water
Under Delusion is a synth-rock band renowned for their unique blend of synths, guitars, and captivating vocals, led by an exceptional female voice. With an acute sense of storytelling, they craft soundscapes that transport listeners to extraordinary realms. Through their music, Under Delusion seeks to connect with audiences on a deep, personal level, awakening memories and emotions that endure long after the music fades.
Rock/Review Ubiquity Machine - Combustioneer
Ubiquity Machine is Dan Marsh (Rabbit) and Howard Rabach. They have been writing and performing alternative and indie music for more than a decade in the DC Metro area.