Dancer turned singer-songwriter Claire Reneé unveils her latest single "Sadder Days," a seamless blend of R&B, soul, jazz, and pop, signalling her upcoming debut EP. Some musicians, like Claire Reneé, have emerged as pioneers in the ever-evolving world of music by deliberately pushing traditional rules and expanding the boundaries of creative expression. Drawing on her significant expertise in classical music, Claire Reneé can skillfully integrate a...

Listening to Bloomfield Machine's new seventeen-track instrumental album, “Copium,” feels a bit like stepping into a terrarium during a quiet downpour. The title itself suggests a kind of modern, knowing self-delusion, the balm we apply just to get by. Yet, the music crafted by Huntington Beach’s Brian Kassan is far too sincere for pure cynicism. This isn’t the sound of giving up; it’s the...