Ultan’s single, "The Tempest," erupts not so much into the room as it does through the floorboards, dragging with it the scent of wet wool and imminent confrontation. This Dublin solo musician, a cartographer of past agonies, presents an energetic rock piece that feels less like a song about history and more like a fragment of it, throbbing and urgent. The main riff careers...

The flawless arrangement, the production, and the writing are all top-notch, and Mardeee's song is a testament to his extraordinary abilities as a musician and songwriter. The new single "Away" features an appealing rhythm that hooks listeners and keeps them hooked, while his powerful voice shows that he sings the lyrics with passion and conviction. Mardeee's music is easily accessible because of his talent for creating...