Near Death Experience's single, "Shake," arrived not so much as music, but as a sudden, urgent insistence. It’s London psych-rock-soul alright, but brewed with something fiercely immediate, demanding attention like a ringing telephone in an empty room. The core quartet – Ian Whiteling guiding the trip with vocals and guitar fuzz, Joshua Van Ness laying down a heartbeat that feels both frantic and locked-in,...

Swiss Rocker Explores Alex Wellkers New Musical Horizons with an Evocative Mix of Folk, Pop, and Dramatic Flair “Fly Away,” The return of Swiss alternative rock artist Alex Wellkers is stunning. His second album, “Fly Away,” is an ambitious work combining folk rock's depth with pop's liveliness, all with a special touch of theatricality. This album is attractive to those who enjoy a complex musical narrative...