JCCutter usually walks the dusty roads of faith and survival, but on "Tequila at Dawn", he has decided to sprint into the nearest dive bar and lock the door behind him. For a songwriter known for cataloging the endurance of the human spirit, this single acts as a release valve a pressure release that exchanges profound contemplation for a shot glass and a stomp. https://open.spotify.com/track/1sZE5Vqn1MFKbOAf9gpTOE?si=2c8b05245f554b40 The...

There’s a curious sort of old-soul gravity to Amelina’s single, “Step by Step,” one that defies the pop-rock sheen and the artist’s young age. The track opens with a resolute, almost stern, string and piano line that feels less like an invitation to a party and more like the sound of someone tying their shoelaces before a long journey. This is the sound of...