“Hey Man. Amen.” hits hardest where care runs out of practical answers. Thousand Pieces, the solo project of singer-songwriter Jamie Smith, takes that difficult moment and gives it a name. This ViViPlay single review looks at an indie rock release shaped by a close friend’s alcoholism, repeated attempts at rehabilitation and the helplessness of people who still care. Smith learned guitar after receiving his first one...

Only a few examples of cinematographic achievement have been able to accomplish such feat as weaving innovation with emotional depth in a manner as smooth as in Father and Daughter ( Dame Zina). The duo is back with a new single, "Eau" (French for "Water") that is catchy and emotional. They integrate their personal feelings and experiences with life more subtly but still engagingly, adding...