It's... a sunbeam through a raincloud, isn't it? That’s the initial feeling, anyway. Hal St John and Cherrie Anderson, the British-Filipino duo known as Ooberfuse, have delivered a track that bounces between vibrant pop and something a bit more globally aware. This song feels less like a commercial, and it might just be the flavor needed to add a punch. I was doing some...

Irish solo artist Garrett Anthony Rice explores the agonizing weight of our own complicity on his new single, "The Prisoner". Hailing from Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Rice is currently working alongside industry professionals to release an ambitious 18-song double album. This dense, alternative rock release shows off his sharp instinct for atmospheric storytelling, anchoring his status as a rising global act. https://open.spotify.com/album/2tKqlZ9koduu81J14avFJH?si=hPSMYeNjQBum3Zb7YIEm9g He takes a wildly macabre...