When Atlantic Canada blues duo Aging Disgracefully released their EP "Vintage Love", it immediately became obvious that pop culture's youth obsession is misplacing its bets. Comprised of Karen on vocals alongside Mike on guitar and vocals, the pair actively refuses to fade quietly into the societal background. https://open.spotify.com/album/1AmIbw8t0C2GfgpOZZS2qd?si=szV3RJ_uTuOOgeRA2Oul7g The record opens hot. "Blues Get Better With Age" serves as a stomping, heavily distorted manifesto. Getting older...

Plu2. The name sounds like a forgotten mathematical formula, doesn't it? Or maybe the sequel to a beloved, animated robot. But no, it's a 17-year-old Swede – because of course Sweden is exporting brilliantly crafted pop-infused EDM now – named Plu2, who has dropped a single called "Want Me." And, get this: it's not about wanting; it’s about knowing. https://open.spotify.com/album/2rpQgoxq1bQgKRPl5Wh3Cb?si=iMFR4P8wRq-_jrB_voxZeA The track pulses, it throbs, it...