The Beat Generation go mellow and meditative on "Running In The Desert," a release that's rooted in Lee Scratch Perry's distinctive early guitar style and the larger reggae tradition that helped bring the genre to worldwide audiences. It's the atmosphere…
Read more"Passenger Princess" is a bright release about wanting a bigger say in where you're headed, and Naomi Jane adds a sharp edge to the familiar passenger-seat role. It's a shotgun-riding phrase co-written with Glen Phillips that becomes a declaration of…
Read more"Turn It Up Again - Radio Edit" by CARACAL TYCOON is a dance-pop momentum that meets the spirit of international collaboration. The single has club beats, catchy melodies, and a male-female vocal exchange, aiming for the sweet spot between dance-floor…
Read moreWe pass by people whose life experiences we know little about, and Olai drives it home with "Stories From The Streets." Inspired by encounters with homeless people in Melbourne, the folk-pop and indie-rock release takes a reflective look at…
Read moreGreat holiday music is more than seasonal memory, and Adrian and Meredith's "Holly Jolly Christmas" sounds like it was written for spirited parties and spontaneous celebration. Drawing on folk rock, swing, and a wide array of musical traditions, the recording…
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