The latest from Jacob and the Starry Eyed Shadows, “Racing on the Back Straight,” performs a fantastic trick: it dresses up a full-blown existential crisis in its summer best and sends it to the beach. This Glasgow solo architect, Jacob, has constructed a Trojan horse of a track, all propulsive indie rock guitars and a pop-punk chorus so immediate it feels like you’ve known...

"Christmas Without You" is a lovely and touching new single by Angela Galestro, an American independent musician, composer, flutist, and pianist. Those who are grieving around the holidays will find solace in this moving and emotionally dense song. The song provides consolation to listeners by recognizing the paradox of attempting to celebrate Christmas while still valuing memories of loved ones. At the same time that we celebrate...