Irish Singer-Songwriter Sarah O'Moore Delivers a Haunting Exploration of Human Struggles "Social Paralysis" EP "Social Paralysis," the long-awaited EP by Irish singer-songwriter Sarah O'Moore, is an intriguing look at the human state that was inspired by James Joyce's "Dubliners." Sarah O'Moore writes four powerful songs about addiction, domestic violence, and kids who aren't getting enough attention. These songs give us a real, unfiltered look at modern...

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...