Roger Knox’s “Buluunarbi & The Old North Star” has settled in, and it’s like unearthing a geode – outwardly unassuming country bedrock, but crack it open and the crystals of story shimmer with a fierce, knowing light. The 'Koori King of Country', as he's known, doesn't just sing; he offers up pieces of a map drawn in river water and resilience, guiding you through...

Carmen Rose Davidson wrings absolute conviction out of every vocal run on "Make Sure," the cinematic powerhouse of a single from her debut album, "Sincerely Yours". https://open.spotify.com/track/2iD9bIRUKgdmCOvWRlgnYP?si=3495dcc787774801 The UK-based vocalist has already built a fierce reputation for high-energy live performances that peel the paint off the walls. Here, she funnels that massive neo-soul gravity into an act of supreme caution. You can sense the stylistic shadows...