Megan Wheeler’s new single, "Now That I'm Gone," arrived. Not via carrier pigeon, thankfully, though wouldn't that be a marketing strategy? No, it arrived in the usual, utterly un-magical digital way, yet somehow, managed to feel like a little explosion of confetti made of pure, defiant self-respect. https://open.spotify.com/track/2m3tz4bSNELxdIbTjRWc92?si=546c28793c4443bc This isn't your typical "woe-is-me" breakup ballad. Wheeler, often drawing favorable comparisons to the songwriting queens, that Holy...

Mark Springer Releases A new collaborative album with Neil Tennant "Sleep Of Reason" "Sleep of Reason" turns out to be a reflection on the chaos of modern life. This big double vinyl record puts together three musical styles that do not seem to go together: Mark Springer's thoughtful piano playing, Neil Tennant's unique singing, and the precise skill of the Sacconi String Quartet. The three-part piece...