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Author: AltCINCY
AltCINCY aims to be a comprehensive music review blog for the Greater Cincinnati Area. All artists are welcome to submit their work for review. We will give you an honest and fair critique. Here's what worked. Here's what didn't.
Then we challenge you the reader to get involved in the conversation to tell us where you agree, or disagree. The ultimate goal is to foster a sense of community and a place for constructive criticism.
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Actually! “Level” |SINGLE|
My first thought upon hearing Actually!’s “Level” was that this genre was outside of my wheelhouse. Being self-proclaimed Rock/Funk/Jam band, … More
The Vims “A Case Of The Vims”
Vimnounenergy; enthusiasm.“in his youth he was full of vim and vigor” I think it’s very smart when a band tells … More
Sneaktheif, Self-Titled
I’ve been waiting for a submission like Sneakthief’s Self-Titled. It’s going to help me exemplify how to break a few … More
Night Owl “Wander”
The first time I saw an owl in person was only about two years ago. It had been howling from … More
Phasmids, EP
I never knew what a phasmid was until today. For those of you who don’t know – it’s the scientific … More
Bark “Scared Forever”
The garage. How many bands got their start here, next to a buzzing refrigerator and with motor oil fumes intoxicating … More
Forest Fox “Live At Urban Artifact”
I think I’m going to start my own recording studio. I mean, I basically have one. All of the equipment … More
Motel Faces “Never Die Young”
Motel Faces’ “Never Die Young” is a straight up Rock N Roll album. I know I just said a review … More
Sungaze “Washed Away”
What kind of kismet is it to review a song by Sungaze on the summer solstice? For those of you … More
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