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...

23 Fields explores the quiet terror of slipping time on their energetic new single, "I'll See You Soon". Led by Step, the trio confronts a heavy truth most of us actively dodge: the gnawing guilt of constantly prioritizing demanding work over visiting our aging parents. https://open.spotify.com/track/1C9RRg412aHARfflbRU2Ht?si=647e418cd9084061 Musically, they package this profound regret into a deceivingly bright heartland rock track. The arrangement surges forward. Fast-paced rhythmic chord...