“King Lonely Boy” is a melodic single from Lucky Spell, the Los Angeles-based project of Kyle Emerson and Alex Katsaropoulos. Brisk guitar twangs and fluttering keys craft an amiable introduction, giving way

A moody new track from Australian artist Trace Decay, showing a darkly consuming rock sound, “Paradigm” makes a strong impression. The “in this wicked paradigm,” vocal refrain exudes a convincing post-punk moodiness,

“Driver” is a newly released track from Christian Black. The comforting, narrative-ready croon in the verses reminds fondly of Leonard Cohen; the suave guitar twangs and underlying acoustics serve as an accommodating

“Path of a Fool” is a new track from Mystic Seers, the project of producer & multi-instrumentalist Derek White. He describes the release as “about finding redemption from mistakes made.” Hazy organs,