Before listening to a single note of Suris’ new album, “Pertinax”, I spent a few minutes just looking at the word. Pertinax. It has the distinct ring of a Stoic philosopher’s last defiant utterance or maybe a type of beetle known for its unusually stubborn shell. What a curious flag to fly for a collection of songs in an age of fleeting distraction. But...

It's important to give yourself a break and regroup every once in a while. It's a period that everyone goes through, and you'll need it eventually. "Recharge" is Wavey Days' most recent hit, and it's a true, groovy, and rhythmic hymn for everyone. The record serves as a reminder of the significance of taking a break from the commotion and distractions that are part of everyday...