"America" from Dave Clark drops like a chipped ceramic mug onto a linoleum floor, not exactly a bang but you feel the thud. It's not about sparkly flag-waving; that much is clear from the first plucky guitar notes. It’s a story woven in threadbare folk chords and tinged with the static hum of some plugged-in grief. https://open.spotify.com/track/7nSYreI8IQDkOgvGjTvjwy?si=bbfaa8073f824d01 There's a man in this track, though you never...

The soulful single by London resident Andy Smythe uses moody melody and memories to deliver "Leaves to Burn". The London-based artist Andy Smythe has released his latest release, "Leaves to Burn," which is nothing but additional proof of his musical multitasking. "Prodigal Son" and "Out of My Mind" thrilled the critics. Smythe solidified his position in the industry despite narrowing every instrument to achieve an effective...