Nothing Concrete’s new album, “The Imperfectionist”, is less a collection of songs and more a vessel that’s been around the world a few times, collecting scuffs and stories. It’s a beautifully unsteady thing, this record from the duo of Fergus McKay and Gaia Miato. They’ve crafted a dusty, globetrotting shuffle where bluesy resignation and the dramatic posture of tango are held together by the...

The first few seconds of 'Indigo' hit like a sudden plunge into a freezing pool. It is an immediate shock to the system that quickly gives way to a strange, floating calm. You are instantly submerged in a sonic environment that feels both chaotic and perfectly controlled. This is not background music for a casual commute. It is a full-body experience that demands your attention...