When the Malaga-based duo My State unleashed "Its Whatever", I half-expected my speakers to start smoking—or at least demand an apology for the sudden surge in voltage. It is rare to hear a track that captures the precise auditory frequency of snapping a pencil in half out of sheer frustration, but here we are. This isn't polite radio fodder. It is high-octane pop-rock that forgot...

Mark Springer Releases A new collaborative album with Neil Tennant "Sleep Of Reason" "Sleep of Reason" turns out to be a reflection on the chaos of modern life. This big double vinyl record puts together three musical styles that do not seem to go together: Mark Springer's thoughtful piano playing, Neil Tennant's unique singing, and the precise skill of the Sacconi String Quartet. The three-part piece...