Illinois Entertainer June 2014 | Page 14

Melding jazz, Americana and modern day classical inspirations, S. Carey's Range Of Light is a rarely attempted hybrid that yields an understated elegance throughout nine cerebral compositions. The Bon Iver touring alum impresses with his vast repertoire that places particular emphasis on delicate percussion landscapes, which blend beautifully with his warm and welcoming vocals. (scarey.org) – Andy Argyrakis Model Stranger takes a highly polished approach to hard rock on The Changing Score, a four-song EP that serves as the follow-up to the trio's debut Dreams & Bones. Drummer Vincent Joseph provides a massive beat for the mid-tempo "Stare (I Want You To)" and "Operator," while the energetic "Stalemate" is an impressive showcase for singer-guitaris