James Gale is a Belgian artist and musician. With a direct and intuitive feel that underlines the honesty of his composition, his music is incredibly personal. To blur the lines between different concepts while simultaneously trying to add more and create some exceptional sonic dynamics, his tracks draw from a wide range of inspirations, including pop and rock. James, who suffers from autism, depression, and anxiety,...

Empty Pinata – remember LA Rodriguez? – serves up the single "Bonfire," and honestly, the air changes slightly when you play it. It’s less like passively listening and more like discovering a singed diary page fluttering down a quiet street. The music itself is this curious contradiction, wrapping harrowing emotional shrapnel in the comforting gauze of indie-pop, flecked with soft rock warmth. A strangely...