Irish Singer-Songwriter Sarah O'Moore Delivers a Haunting Exploration of Human Struggles "Social Paralysis" EP "Social Paralysis," the long-awaited EP by Irish singer-songwriter Sarah O'Moore, is an intriguing look at the human state that was inspired by James Joyce's "Dubliners." Sarah O'Moore writes four powerful songs about addiction, domestic violence, and kids who aren't getting enough attention. These songs give us a real, unfiltered look at modern...

Listening to Cat Cork’s "Simple Song" is a funny thing; the title is a clever piece of misdirection, a plain brown wrapper on a package containing an entire life. This isn't some breezy, three-chord singalong for a lazy afternoon. It’s the sonic equivalent of discovering a shipwright’s meticulously drafted blueprint, detailing the construction of a human spirit from the first plank of childhood to...