Sam Ostler’s new single, “Lights,” then. It unfolds less like a sudden, intrusive glare and more like the slow, determined burn of a really good stage light finally finding its mark after a prolonged blackout. It’s pop, yes, vibrant and undeniably contemporary as advertised – clean lines, clear intentions. Yet, there’s a certain satisfying heft beneath the melodic uplift, a feeling that these notes...

Presley Duyck is a singer and songwriter from Dallas, Texas, who specializes in folk music and classic rock sounds. She grew up loving the genre and was also exceptional at storytelling, which is evident in her songs, including her most recent release. This is Presley's fifth release on the record, and as she strives to improve and grow with each new release, she definitely...