Angelo Ceriani's new album, "Lofi Weather," arrives not with a bang, but like a slow-moving front rolling in off Lake Maggiore, where I imagine his Somma Lombardo studio might catch the changing light. These ten instrumental pieces, curated from two decades of Ceriani simply making music (1995-2015, no less!), feel less like a planned collection and more like leafing through someone’s sonic sketchbook, found...

Breaking through the noise of the current music scene with her innovative approach, Alba's latest release "Oui chérie?" serves as a shimmering testament to her multi-faceted talent. The French singer, songwriter, and composer have been steadily garnering an ever-expanding community of listeners with her intimate compositions that echo with relatability and raw emotional authenticity. Alba's songs are less of compositions and more of musical confessions, each...