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...

Lucy Gallant has released her new tune "Bad Boy," which is a strong anthem for accepting your inner bad girl. She honors the brave, unapologetic part of herself that knows its worth and won't apologize for taking up space. This isn't simply a song; it's a way of thinking. The song's lyrics are all about being sure of yourself and clear. It talks about having the...