There's an intimacy to the new FREE/MAN release, "The Reconnection EP," that borders on a welcome invasion of personal space. It is the sonic equivalent of someone leaning in, not to share a secret, but to create the silence where your own might finally surface. Charlie Freeman hasn't built a grand cathedral of sound here; he's simply furnished a quiet room with stark, necessary...

As the title suggests, this music is cold and relaxed, and you should listen to it. One thing is certain: you will not be disappointed or bored if you listen to this. Multifaceted musician from the Bay Area of California has released this new song, "Fill Me In," which features The Crush Boys and has excellent production. The music moves well, and the voice complements the...