Allyson Whitmell's "Crack in My Window" arrived in my inbox, and honestly, my first thought was, "Is this the soundtrack to a particularly poignant cat food commercial?" But then, of course – because life loves a good plot twist – it wasn't. https://open.spotify.com/album/7lNXzGxooWZNRYKxSusY3q?si=isdinrQoRwi-yVmYTMH4fA It is, in reality, Whitmell taking a swan dive into the murky waters of nostalgia, grief, and that weird feeling you get when...

Manchester's Rising Star Olivia Booth Channels Heartbreak into a Powerful Indie-Pop Anthem "A Kiss From Me To You" Olivia Booth, the emerging voice of Manchester's indie scene, has just dropped her latest single "A Kiss From Me To You," a track that sizzles with emotions and electric guitar riffs. Booth's growing skill as a singer and performer is shown by this self-written indie-pop gem, which solidifies...