Janet Devlin releases "Candy", and she sounds like she’s wearing a smirk that could stop traffic. This track doesn't tiptoe; it struts. From the jump, we are met with a rhythmic, plucking string vibration a gritty, staccato backbone that acts like the nervous system of the song. It’s propelled by a heavy, stomping beat that feels authoritative, the kind of pulse that makes you...

The unique fusion of 808 beats, electronic features and traditional instruments is helping a Los Angeles-based band Love Ghost to carve out their niche. Love Ghost, led by Finnegan Bell and aided by talents such as Cory Batchler, Daniel Alcala, and Daniel Gallardo is revolutionizing the already vibrant genre. The band had a crucial year in 2022, they were chosen as one of eight bands who...