"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...

New Zealand's musical prodigy, L.A.B, has once again proven their extraordinary talent with the release of their latest album, "L.A.B VI." This remarkable achievement follows their unprecedented streak of releasing five albums in five years. "L.A.B VI" stands out as a product of nearly two years of intensive writing, recording, and perfecting, showcasing the band’s evolution and cementing its reputation for creating robust and compelling...