TJ Howlett has officially ushered in the heavy, introspective season with his new release, "Easy Street". The Melbourne singer, songwriter, and early-90s grunge veteran bypasses modern polish altogether, choosing instead to steep himself in sultry, slow blues-rock that carries the weight of a smoke-filled room and deep-seated regret. https://open.spotify.com/album/6wLvX4vix5YygVOuQ7039p?si=aasK_0XHSAmhDNLFrh-aUw The title track maps out the murky topography of a rundown dive bar. We are observing melancholic...

Aging Disgracefully, that bluesy duo daring to stare down Father Time with a guitar and a microphone, has dropped "Foggy Highway," a single from their upcoming album, “Shatter the Mirror”. And, speaking of shattering, have you ever tried to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions? It's a bit like that – confusing, occasionally infuriating, but with moments of unexpected brilliance. https://open.spotify.com/track/6AeNrt63ChdU9nr9Z2awh9?si=46f3df422ce54d33 Karen's vocals wrap around you...