In the eclectic world of music, Alba, a Franco-Mexican artist, emerges as a treasure trove of creativity and expression. Her latest album, “3,” is not just a collection of songs but a beautifully crafted journey into the human experience, showcasing her multifaceted talents as an author, producer, sound designer, composer, painter, and performer. Alba’s work is deeply influenced by her diverse background, including a mariachi father,...

Julia Faulks’ new EP, “Colours”, doesn’t so much present a palette as it does the messy, satisfying work of mixing the paints yourself. It's a six-song study in emotional reciprocity, a sonic accounting of what it costs to love and what it means to be loved in return. https://open.spotify.com/album/6o7E8t0HKQCUiu9uINpATo?si=612B0YA9TJCuKfH-ndCupg Faulks operates in that murky, humid space she calls the “in-between,” where affection curdles into obligation and...