Rhythm Pals’ new single, ‘Lookin’ Good,’ shimmied into my listening rotation, and honestly, it’s got the kind of bounce that could coax a smile from a particularly grumpy badger. These two dads, one musician, one animator, have concocted a pop-funk confection that’s as bright and immediate as a freshly opened box of crayons. Pure kid fuel, this. https://open.spotify.com/track/4vKkjfjgVFUgsbkArYE07b?si=3c4e041c48c249e1 The track champions the noble art of dressing...

There is a distinct, intentional haze surrounding Boxwood Ivy and the new single, "Ever for Ever". While the artist chooses anonymity, hiding their face from the Los Angeles glare, the music itself is disarmingly exposed. It doesn’t try to impress you; it sits next to you on the couch and sighs, carrying the weight of a history that feels both personal and universal. https://open.spotify.com/track/6uuHsKs3LSOQGA1tYOW17X?si=6c5a78e318994442 The track...