Listening to Bloomfield Machine's new seventeen-track instrumental album, “Copium,” feels a bit like stepping into a terrarium during a quiet downpour. The title itself suggests a kind of modern, knowing self-delusion, the balm we apply just to get by. Yet, the music crafted by Huntington Beach’s Brian Kassan is far too sincere for pure cynicism. This isn’t the sound of giving up; it’s the...

Elz's newest song, "3Style," is honest and introspective, taking fans right into the midst of his struggles. From the first few bars, the song sets a mood for reflection, as if the listener is listening to an inner conversation. This isn't just music for fun; Elz faces himself honestly in this space, using sound and lyrics as tools for self-examination. Discipline is at the heart of the...