Sam Ostler’s new single, “Lights,” then. It unfolds less like a sudden, intrusive glare and more like the slow, determined burn of a really good stage light finally finding its mark after a prolonged blackout. It’s pop, yes, vibrant and undeniably contemporary as advertised – clean lines, clear intentions. Yet, there’s a certain satisfying heft beneath the melodic uplift, a feeling that these notes...

Aging Disgracefully, that bluesy duo daring to stare down Father Time with a guitar and a microphone, has dropped "Foggy Highway," a single from their upcoming album, “Shatter the Mirror”. And, speaking of shattering, have you ever tried to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions? It's a bit like that – confusing, occasionally infuriating, but with moments of unexpected brilliance. https://open.spotify.com/track/6AeNrt63ChdU9nr9Z2awh9?si=46f3df422ce54d33 Karen's vocals wrap around you...