Love Ghost, headquartered in Los Angeles, has a dazzling brightness that makes them stand out in the wide expanse that is the world of music. This independent group has swiftly carved out a space for themselves, causing tremors not just in the heart of Los Angeles but also throughout the globe. This is demonstrated by their breathtaking performance at Germany's legendary Rockpalast festival, where they shared...

Sam Ostler’s new single, “Lights,” then. It unfolds less like a sudden, intrusive glare and more like the slow, determined burn of a really good stage light finally finding its mark after a prolonged blackout. It’s pop, yes, vibrant and undeniably contemporary as advertised – clean lines, clear intentions. Yet, there’s a certain satisfying heft beneath the melodic uplift, a feeling that these notes...