Natalie Clark, a Scottish singer, shines with unique vitality in a music-filled era. Her music is creating waves not only in the United Kingdom but also in the United States. Being recognised as Mercedes-Benz KTLA's "Artist to Watch" is no minor accomplishment, and Clark demonstrates that the title is every bit justified by captivating crowds at venues ranging from the venerable Roxy on Sunset to...

Kobe-based solo project Garbage Garden has unleashed an absolute tempest of a single, "busy. being. Real." Drawing profoundly on Japan’s "Lost Generation" and the heavy psychological toll of navigating a rigidly hyper-efficient world, this new release is an abrasive jolt to the nervous system. https://open.spotify.com/track/68L3xHjofvZzyl1PT6gspO?si=64dd4dbb738f41f2 Garbage Garden continually wraps deep trauma exploring everything from emotional neglect to natural disasters in glaringly bright, video-game-esque textures. The result...