Robin James Hurt’s “A Song, A Story Told” arrives with a sound you can almost run a thumb over, like worn corduroy. In an age of sterile, diamond-polished productions, this album is a defiantly handmade thing, tracked onto vintage cassette machines. The result is not a flaw, but an ingredient. A faint, persistent hiss breathes alongside the instruments, a ghost in the machine who...

Listening to this gorgeous song, which was written in the context of expressing one's affection for another person, is a great way to make this weekend feel even more special. The initial appearance of Hettie B is intriguing, and we can't ignore it. She just released a new track under the title "Something About You" as a single. The overall atmosphere of the song is upbeat...