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....

Phoebe Huisman and the release "Inside" arrived in my speakers like the sudden, sharp scent of rain hitting hot asphalt familiar, grounding, and weirdly emotional. There is something unnerving about how accurately this collection of songs maps the topographical mess of being a teenager. Huisman, a singer-songwriter with the technical chops of a Distinction-grade vocalist and the heart of a poet, has essentially constructed...