The 2026 Grammy Best New Artist nominations can be a better insight into trends in the music industry and in the Academy than the other category nominations. By looking at who was nominated...
Goliath, single by Jesse Reyes. A cross between R&B, love songs, and light rap, this song will grow on you. Reyes' sweet, little girl voice (how she maintains the high notes is...
Statia, single, by Jon Gazi. Rockalypso makes its debut, straight from the Carnival streets of The Virgin Islands. Lots of energy, lots of dance, but some interesting talk. Have fun with this...
New Attitude, single by Patti Labelle. Not a new song, obviously, but a great one that I just could not put down when I was reminded of it this week. The iconic...
The Bed I Made. album by The Softies. Light, melodic fun, as always. Music that just makes you feel better, sometimes despite the lyrics. Stream on Spotify and major platforms
Reynisima, single by...
Scared of My Guitar, single by Olivia Rodrigo. A soft, dreamy song delivered with Rodrigo’s most beautiful, innocent, childlike voice. It wraps you around her finger, then crescendos and pulls you back....
Be Still, single by Dessy Di Lauro. Gut-grabbing mesmerizing, high-powered but inspiring, Di Lauro has hit a home run with her blend of low-fi Afrobeats and rising healing, lyrics. See my review...
