Allan Jamisen’s new single, “Living the Dream,” settles in not with a shout, but with the unsettling quiet of finding oneself utterly lost in familiar territory. It’s pop-rock, sure, the label fits loosely enough, but the air hangs thick with something else. Jamisen’s vocals, subterranean and strangely calm, anchor the track. They don't soar; they resonate, like the hum you feel through the floorboards...

The Bitter Lemons have officially unleashed "Peel A Little Deeper", a debut album that takes a jagged piece of glass to the glossy veneer of everyday life. Hailing from Birmingham, this rock ’n’ roll and psycho-blues outfit built their reputation on fiercely energetic live shows. They have somehow managed to trap that raw, blood-pumping chaos in the studio, completely bypassing the trap of sounding...