Minneapolis collective Hallaballoo have returned with their bittersweet new single, "You Will Break." Operating as a collaborative musical ecosystem rather than a traditional band, the group steers their jam-indie rock roots into dream-pop territory here. The track features lead vocals from Kylie Krick, backed by James Gross on guitars, bass, and vocals, Andre Rodriguez on keys, and Kyle Primus on drums. https://open.spotify.com/track/3MnGppZDwn4fbV1GlZCQXh?si=9pdNqwkIRsiZoYgY8a2tUg The song moves with...

Listening to Violet Whimsey’s new EP, “PERSEPHONE,” is a bit like finding an antique music box that only plays minor chords. You wind it up, expecting a delicate tune, but what emerges is something far more shadowed, intricate, and possessed of a strange, chilling beauty. This is dark pop that doesn’t just brood; it excavates. https://open.spotify.com/album/0mrzzMpWVM7kKEWam6vTQP?si=D4ysByaOQCOEwElRdWm0Bg The collection is a descent, a guided tour through various...