Micah Rose-Trespeuch’s new album, "Coughing Up Blood," feels less like a listening experience and more like witnessing an urgent, almost involuntary act of transmutation. Rose-Trespeuch (piano, vocals), with Julien Baraness masterfully texturing the soundscapes and Gaetan Allard providing the often-fractured, sometimes thunderous pulse on drums, has crafted something akin to a diary written in volatile ink. One moment, you're amidst Chopin-esque piano runs that...

It's important to give yourself a break and regroup every once in a while. It's a period that everyone goes through, and you'll need it eventually. "Recharge" is Wavey Days' most recent hit, and it's a true, groovy, and rhythmic hymn for everyone. The record serves as a reminder of the significance of taking a break from the commotion and distractions that are part of everyday...