Benjamin Ricci

“When clever lyrics, beautiful harmonies, and two hearts combine” The NYC EP Woodstock, NY (Humble Abode Music) Folk duo Mike + Ruthy are back again with their newest release, The NYC EP, featuring...

“Textured, layered electronics; gorgeous cinematic indie pop” The Air Inside Our Lungs Brooklyn, NY (Self-released) The Air Inside Our Lungs is ethereal, rich with a tapestry of indie sounds and...

“Glorious, calming Americana melodies in the realm of Beck, CSNY” Night Songs Los Angeles, CA (Self-released) In his new Americana-style LP Night Songs, Mark Bates delivers the goods with a feast of...

“No pentagrams, no crosses, just balls” No Pentagrams No Crosses San Clemente, CA (Basement Records) Killing California is intense, simple as that. A punk band with metal-guy musicianship,...

“String metal san guitars” Polar Shift San Francisco, CA (minus HEAD Records) Some Performer readers may already be familiar with the trio that is Judgement Day (see their cover story in our August...

“Crisp, chill grooves” Cellar Door London, UK (Smalltown Supersound) Normally known as DJs rocking the dance floor, Idjut Boys show their craftsmanship and restraint with Cellar Door. Opener...

“Spirit blended styles” Become Who You Are Boston, MA (Self-released) Become Who You Are starts with a spacious organ, a giggle, and a question: “Are we ready?” The first words on their first...

“Bluesy folk that’s perfect for a rainy night” Doubters & Dreamers Nashville, TN (Self-released) Hannah Miller’s brand of bluesy folk-pop on her latest EP sounds best on a mellow, rainy evening....

“Art-punks from the Bay give us a collection to love” Future Twin – Deluxe Edition San Francisco, CA (Self-released) To clarify, Deluxe Edition is essentially a compilation of Future Twin’s first...

“Portland glam-punk-power-pop from a garage near CBGB” Boo Hoo Hoo Portland, OR (Bolt! Bolt! Bolt! Music) New York Dolls back-ups and tambourines with an Iggy and the Stooges brand of bravado.  If...