TJ Howlett has officially ushered in the heavy, introspective season with his new release, "Easy Street". The Melbourne singer, songwriter, and early-90s grunge veteran bypasses modern polish altogether, choosing instead to steep himself in sultry, slow blues-rock that carries the weight of a smoke-filled room and deep-seated regret. https://open.spotify.com/album/6wLvX4vix5YygVOuQ7039p?si=aasK_0XHSAmhDNLFrh-aUw The title track maps out the murky topography of a rundown dive bar. We are observing melancholic...

Manchester's Rising Star Olivia Booth Channels Heartbreak into a Powerful Indie-Pop Anthem "A Kiss From Me To You" Olivia Booth, the emerging voice of Manchester's indie scene, has just dropped her latest single "A Kiss From Me To You," a track that sizzles with emotions and electric guitar riffs. Booth's growing skill as a singer and performer is shown by this self-written indie-pop gem, which solidifies...