Silja Rós sends us “Letters from my past,” and it’s as if one has been handed a velvet pouch of smoothed sea glass, each piece a shard of memory polished by time. Listening feels like sorting through them, the Icelandic musician’s neo-soul and pop songwriting unfurling narratives from what must be deeply personal old diaries. There’s an intimacy here akin to deciphering faded ink...

Love Ghost, headquartered in Los Angeles, has a dazzling brightness that makes them stand out in the wide expanse that is the world of music. This independent group has swiftly carved out a space for themselves, causing tremors not just in the heart of Los Angeles but also throughout the globe. This is demonstrated by their breathtaking performance at Germany's legendary Rockpalast festival, where they shared...