It's almost that time of year again, when the air becomes crisper, people start decorating their homes with lights, and Rehya Stevens appears on our playlists. Her most recent hit, "Early Winter," is more than just a song; it's a warm, cold hug that makes people think of their best times. Rehya is a storyteller who emphasises the human spirit in addition to being a singer....

Ken Woods and the Old Blue Gang kick up some serious dust with their single "Ride the Rails," and listening feels less like tapping your foot and more like watching the ground crack open nearby. It’s got that Bakersfield twang alright, bright and wiry, but tangled up with a nervous psychobilly heartbeat and the kind of scuffed-boot roots rock energy that sounds like it’s...