Toby Pearce, a newcomer to the scene from the UK's thriving rock scene, has been making waves with his compelling combination of genuine passion and explosive musicianship. Pearce's current album "Another Day" is a tribute to his brilliance, with songs that expertly balance the personal and the epic. A melodic celebration of life and vitality, "Another Day" reflects Pearce's transformation from attorney to musician. Pearce's stunning vocal...

Phoebe Huisman and the release "Inside" arrived in my speakers like the sudden, sharp scent of rain hitting hot asphalt familiar, grounding, and weirdly emotional. There is something unnerving about how accurately this collection of songs maps the topographical mess of being a teenager. Huisman, a singer-songwriter with the technical chops of a Distinction-grade vocalist and the heart of a poet, has essentially constructed...