TJ Howlett has officially ushered in the heavy, introspective season with his new release, "Easy Street". The Melbourne singer, songwriter, and early-90s grunge veteran bypasses modern polish altogether, choosing instead to steep himself in sultry, slow blues-rock that carries the weight of a smoke-filled room and deep-seated regret. https://open.spotify.com/album/6wLvX4vix5YygVOuQ7039p?si=aasK_0XHSAmhDNLFrh-aUw The title track maps out the murky topography of a rundown dive bar. We are observing melancholic...

Imagine the calm waters of an ocean while listening to Ray Johnson's most recent hit, "Ocean Blue," and you'll start to get an idea of what the song is about. This song is the most recent example of the growing tide of love and adoration that the band is receiving from its legion of devoted followers, both new and old. Ray's musical journey will both warm...