Robin James Hurt’s “A Song, A Story Told” arrives with a sound you can almost run a thumb over, like worn corduroy. In an age of sterile, diamond-polished productions, this album is a defiantly handmade thing, tracked onto vintage cassette machines. The result is not a flaw, but an ingredient. A faint, persistent hiss breathes alongside the instruments, a ghost in the machine who...

As the title suggests, this music is cold and relaxed, and you should listen to it. One thing is certain: you will not be disappointed or bored if you listen to this. Multifaceted musician from the Bay Area of California has released this new song, "Fill Me In," which features The Crush Boys and has excellent production. The music moves well, and the voice complements the...