The musical journey that Livi Jacobs has been on, which is rooted in both Austrian origins and Floridian inspirations, has reached its tragic culmination in her third song, which is titled "Keep Quiet." This tune is a visceral study of the inevitable collapse of relationships, and it is laced with agonising melodies and heart-wrenching lyrics. It is a monument to Livi's intrinsic skill as a...

Independent multi-instrumentalist Cheryl Craigie has returned with a synth-pop cover of the classic soul staple, "What's Going On". Performing every vocal line and instrument herself, Craigie reinterprets the iconic plea for peace through a distinctly electronic lens. https://open.spotify.com/album/5koCGV86w9A29rvROrYlF8?si=J54YA8O4S9aGeTGOHFJmkA The performance rests on a bizarrely fascinating contrast. Craigie’s voice rolls smoothly through undulating, soulful phrases, carrying a desperate message about war, brutality, and systemic hatred. Yet beneath...