An upbeat and soulful tune, "Blow The Blue Away" by Diya Shanmugaraj expertly fuses elements of soul music, commercial pop, chill house, and dream pop. The end product is an enchanting and harmonized medley that would be excellent on any playlist. Its infectious melodies and easily accessible lyrics have a wide appeal due to its commercial pop influence. The song has all the makings of a...

Angelo Ceriani's new album, "Lofi Weather," arrives not with a bang, but like a slow-moving front rolling in off Lake Maggiore, where I imagine his Somma Lombardo studio might catch the changing light. These ten instrumental pieces, curated from two decades of Ceriani simply making music (1995-2015, no less!), feel less like a planned collection and more like leafing through someone’s sonic sketchbook, found...