SHAB channels survival itself on her new single, "Skin & Bones". The Persian American artist, a former refugee who rebuilt her life to become a prominent advocate for displaced persons globally, delivers something completely fascinating here. Born in the terrifying aftermath of her partner’s severe car crash, you might anticipate a heavy, mourning dirge. Instead, she weaponizes euphoria. https://open.spotify.com/track/6hdR6RTBE4SaYeg0sMg6Q7?si=72acc5770cc14863 The song hits you with an unabashedly...

Alright, buckle up, because Anthony Rausku's "Life is Perfect for Living" isn't your grandma's Sunday afternoon singalong. Unless your grandma was really into dissecting the chewy, sometimes unsettling, bits of existence while headbanging to a '90s-esque soundtrack. This album, this collection of nine sonic explorations, grabs you by the collar and asks, "Are you really living, or just... existing?" https://open.spotify.com/album/18DCkxP7EMLjvXqVwmyD2K?si=57cdEwlyT16BNzO3HaBuqQ The title track itself, "Life Is...