Well, Ricky Leroy Brown has gone and done it, presenting us with "SEXUAL MANUAL FOR EXPERTS," and I confess, the title alone sent my mind skittering off like a startled cat at a séance. This solo Madrileño, who conjures entire soundscapes from his own hands and instruments, is clearly still communing with the spirit of Prince, all slinky guitars and a rhythm section that...

Harry Kappen drops a dose of pure, unadulterated adrenaline with this single, "Balance". Serving as the lead release for his recent album "After the Crossing", this song hits with a wildly specific energy. It taps directly into the rebellious heroism of a 2000s action-game soundtrack. You remember that exact feeling. The relentless speed, the punchy rhythm pushing you forward, the sudden thrill of invincibility. https://open.spotify.com/track/4I6PttyTAixdHJtK8hkUaj?si=b149d6865242464d Operating...