An upbeat and soulful tune, "Blow The Blue Away" by Diya Shanmugaraj expertly fuses elements of soul music, commercial pop, chill house, and dream pop. The end product is an enchanting and harmonized medley that would be excellent on any playlist. Its infectious melodies and easily accessible lyrics have a wide appeal due to its commercial pop influence. The song has all the makings of a...

Allyson Whitmell's "Crack in My Window" arrived in my inbox, and honestly, my first thought was, "Is this the soundtrack to a particularly poignant cat food commercial?" But then, of course – because life loves a good plot twist – it wasn't. https://open.spotify.com/album/7lNXzGxooWZNRYKxSusY3q?si=isdinrQoRwi-yVmYTMH4fA It is, in reality, Whitmell taking a swan dive into the murky waters of nostalgia, grief, and that weird feeling you get when...