Kent Owens, a name that sounds like it should be on a library card next to “Hemingway,” but instead it's on the digital shelf next to my slightly messy playlist. This Cambridge-based creator of soundscapes – I’m resisting calling them songs, but…well – just released “Fade Away,” a single that feels like an open window after a long winter. It’s a soft rock hum...

Red Light Factory, a new duo out of Greater Manchester featuring Harry Lavin and Ben Warwick, dares to tread a rather murky path with their debut single, "Manson Song." And no, it's not a tribute to Marilyn, in case you were wondering... although, are any songs about Marilyn truly about Marilyn? That's a question for another day. https://open.spotify.com/track/6GfylWvZUcVyBnLfBbU9Wq?si=a51258870009402d The song, rather boldly delves into our collective,...