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...

Monne’s album, "Jungle of Emotions", completely bypasses the sterile algorithmic sorting of modern music and heads straight for the ribcage. It is a sprawling, deeply biological record. The Norwegian independent artist has crafted an expansive ecosystem of cinematic Nordic art pop, neo-folk, and subtle psychedelia. It doesn't ask for your passive attention. It demands your absolute vulnerability. https://open.spotify.com/album/1hSa5M3fAHrysHQSW7kL36?si=HGzHCD5USGy_yfLe9L24DQ The title track, "Jungle of Emotions", sets a...