Empty Pinata – remember LA Rodriguez? – serves up the single "Bonfire," and honestly, the air changes slightly when you play it. It’s less like passively listening and more like discovering a singed diary page fluttering down a quiet street. The music itself is this curious contradiction, wrapping harrowing emotional shrapnel in the comforting gauze of indie-pop, flecked with soft rock warmth. A strangely...

Katie Belle's voice floats through the speakers like smoke curling toward the ceiling. Her latest single "Cigarette," marks another significant milestone in the Atlanta native's ascending career trajectory. Long-time partner Fabio Campedelli produced the song, which shows Belle's amazing ability to turn personal thought into something that everyone can relate to. The first notes pull you into a sonic atmosphere that feels both familiar and fresh....