Listening to The Gilhoolys’ new single, "Bad Routine," is to feel the pressure of a low, grey sky just before it breaks. There’s a muscular, unapologetic rock energy here, the kind of sound forged in rooms with sticky floors and loud histories. It moves with a bruised swagger, the ghost of Thin Lizzy hanging around the edges of a decidedly modern indie rock angst,...

Jessy DeGreat's latest track, "Padi," featuring Volta-based artist Parko West, beautifully embodies this sentiment by embracing both friendship and cultural heritage. The title itself, "Padi," a colloquial term translating to "Friend," sets the tone for the lyrical narrative. Jessy DeGreat weaves a tale of his unshakable bond with the divine, asserting himself as God's cherished confidant despite scepticism from others. It's a thematic exploration that...