"Blood test" has an undeniable tension, and it's the dark, tension-filled second single from whither's debut EP, "un)Polished." Fueled by vulnerable writing, razor-sharp wordplay, and a deliberately alternative, moody production style.
The heart of the song is whither's view on…
Read moreFamiliarity is built into holiday music, but Oded Essner tackles a beloved tradition with an arrangement that breathes new life into the concert-ready setting. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, The - Arranged for a string quartet," a brilliant addition to…
Read moreFor Brian David, what holds a life together when everything in our world begins to feel unsure is a thoughtful and deeply human metaphor on his folk release, "Strings." The song takes in the different relationships, responsibilities, ambitions, beliefs…
Read moreThe story behind "If You Were Here" makes the return to music especially significant. Eylsia Nicolas describes the song as contemporary pop, but behind that label lies a story of recovery, rebuilding, and trying to figure out how to make…
Read moreFeel-good music can be familiar but not predictable, and Suited and Booted give "Glad All Over Remastered" a very personal identity. It's their indie-pop approach, centered on the chorus, a smooth vocal blend that has become part of their signature…
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