With “Island Lantern Festival”, Tony Frissore manages to soundtrack a specific kind of mental vacation I didn’t realize I was overdue for taking. Ostensibly an instrumental nod to the Lunar New Year and the hopefulness of renewal, this piece operates less like a celebration and more like a gentle exhalation. https://open.spotify.com/album/3n43BcxSnavYKC0wt28GNu?si=E_50eQ_lQomyHT1RsD2Jrg It starts wet with the actual crash of ocean waves before slowly drifting inland. I...

Lucy Gallant has released her new tune "Bad Boy," which is a strong anthem for accepting your inner bad girl. She honors the brave, unapologetic part of herself that knows its worth and won't apologize for taking up space. This isn't simply a song; it's a way of thinking. The song's lyrics are all about being sure of yourself and clear. It talks about having the...