Hamilton Hound's "Graves" isn't something you just hear, it sort of happens to you, like finding a forgotten photograph in an old book. Ian Hamilton, this voice navigating the echoes of a working-class upbringing, doesn't sing so much as share secrets whispered over a chipped mug of tea. Liz Arcane’s voice weaves in like a contrasting thread, adding a subtle but important texture. It’s...

Monrad's latest EP "Not by Design" dives into the complexities of middle age with unflinching honesty and gritty musical prowess. "Not By Design" is Monrad's newest album. He is a great Belgian singer-songwriter who lives in Kortrijk. The emotional and mental problems of middle age are at the heart of "Not By Design," a six-track album that looks at life's big questions. Each song on this album...