Phidippus’ "Prazosin," the album, is a strange little thing. Not like finding a sock in the dryer that never had a match, but more like finding a tiny, perfectly formed city inside an acorn. It's all electronic pulses and hums, built by Eric Salazar, with what feels like very specific, and also wonderfully messy, intention. Jeff Riteman and Alice Indiana pop in as guests,...

The most current jazz composition by Fiona Ross is named "Thoughts, Conversations, and To-Do Lists." Through listening to this piece, one may completely submerge themselves in the complexities of everyday life. Ross deftly crafts an album that takes into account both the splendour and the difficulties of daily existence, resulting in a piece of art that not only elicits powerful feelings but also leaves an...