Listening to Marie Chain’s new single, “Holy Water,” is like turning a corner to find yourself in the midst of a sacred ritual already unfolding. It’s a gathering by a riverbank, but the river is made of sound—a compelling, moving current of Global Soul that tugs you in before you’ve even had a chance to decide if you want to get wet. https://open.spotify.com/track/2cvoVVph7OUL2iUNs1KPJB?si=7eceaad2ae824ed6 The beat has...

The Sway. London. Late 80s. These words, on their own, conjure... well, honestly, a flock of pigeons taking flight in Trafalgar Square. Unexpected, right? That's kind of the vibe of "When Worlds Collide," a re-release that feels both unearthed and strangely present. This isn't some shiny, manufactured product; it's a chipped teacup filled with surprisingly strong brew. https://open.spotify.com/album/74lrSRzdSDL1uxO9NeYemM?si=CG8xHL5QQXilL8hhcVHW4g The band—David Casson, Paul Hogan, Sean Kelly, James...