Right, so, Manchester's own Robert McGinty is back. "Reflections," they call it. Twelve classical instrumentals. Twelve! Like the apostles, but...less preachy, more piano-y. It's supposed to be uplifting and joyful, this album, a sequel of sorts, tracking his growth since the debut. Did you know the collective noun for owls is a parliament? Completely unrelated, I know, but owls are wise, and there's a...

Music has always been a powerful vehicle for challenging ideas, and "Colonization," by BodaciousThang featuring Don Tomas, leans into that tradition with striking confidence. Wrapped in hypnotic rhythms and undeniable charisma, the track delivers an experience that's as captivating on the dance floor as it is thought-provoking beneath the surface. Her song comes through bold imagery and layered songwriting, using its infectious energy to examine themes...