Red Light Factory, a new duo out of Greater Manchester featuring Harry Lavin and Ben Warwick, dares to tread a rather murky path with their debut single, "Manson Song." And no, it's not a tribute to Marilyn, in case you were wondering... although, are any songs about Marilyn truly about Marilyn? That's a question for another day. https://open.spotify.com/track/6GfylWvZUcVyBnLfBbU9Wq?si=a51258870009402d The song, rather boldly delves into our collective,...

When Maddy Carty opens her new EP, "Otherhood", she bypasses the shiny veneer of typical pop releases and aims squarely for the marrow of our messy, complicated realities. The London singer-songwriter possesses a uniquely commanding, almost suspiciously delicate vocal tone. She uses it here as a surgical tool to dissect womanhood, pure exhaustion, and the quiet thrill of finally drawing firm boundaries. https://open.spotify.com/album/2wlOyMsIGY4Z0QufDDiaii?si=89YbdMh1TNeLOyGPCrFT_Q She has this...