Flavor Wave’s single, “The Optimist,” arrived less like a declaration and more like someone tentatively drawing back a dusty curtain on a grey afternoon. From West Chester, PA, these five lifelong friends – Kyle Loedel (vocals, lyrics), Matthew Stretch (lead guitar), Patrick Blair (rhythm guitar), Noah Montgomery (bass), and Joshua Speaker (performer/drums) – typically tread alternative rock paths nodding to influences like The Strokes....

When one immerses oneself in the world of musical creativity, it is not unusual to sometimes come across a spectacular composition that induces a short pause and a sensation of amazement in the listener. An excellent example of creative production can be found in the song "Glock" by Love Ghost, which features the Mexican rapper Dan Garcia. The piece in question goes well beyond the bounds...