Pascal Grandjean's "Karma Beyond Death" isn't just another hard rock record, nor is it simply a rock pop jaunt. It’s more like a sprawling, philosophical conversation conducted at ear-splitting volume and then softened by quieter reflections. Imagine Pythagoras decided to pick up an electric guitar after contemplating the secrets of numbers – that’s kind of the vibe here. https://open.spotify.com/album/0DJUix0UIeFkhtMKWJFGLu?si=yiLx1d1yRTWGx6emdf0CoA Grandjean grapples with those eternal head-scratchers: Why...

Some tracks grab your attention by screaming, but the best ones pull you in by speaking softly about the things we usually hide. That is exactly what happens the second you hit play on "Heroin Blue Light." The latest release from Angel of the Evening, an independent music project created by New Zealand artist Isis-Joy, is a masterclass in emotional gravity. It is a six-minute descent...