Right, so, Manchester's own Robert McGinty is back. "Reflections," they call it. Twelve classical instrumentals. Twelve! Like the apostles, but...less preachy, more piano-y. It's supposed to be uplifting and joyful, this album, a sequel of sorts, tracking his growth since the debut. Did you know the collective noun for owls is a parliament? Completely unrelated, I know, but owls are wise, and there's a...

"Rudiment," Dewar's new album from Britain, has a big impact. They take you on an exciting trip through current pop rock with a funky twist that makes you feel good. For more than ten years, she's been writing songs. From the first note, her smooth voice and smooth delivery, which can be heard on every single track, take people by surprise. From the first idea for a...