“Sender Receiver” is a shimmering, contemplative gem from Helado Negro, capturing the gentle warmth and emotional clarity that define his work. Built on soft electronic pulses, hushed percussion, and Roberto Lange’s soothing vocals, the song feels like a quiet transmission beamed across an intimate distance. 

“Vale a Pena” is Sessa at his most mesmerizing, a silky, slow-burning blend of Brazilian psychedelia, soft-focus tropicalia, and intimate, almost whispered devotion. The track unfolds like a warm haze: gently pulsing percussion, sunlit guitar lines, and Sessa’s breathy vocals floating just above a chorus of ethereal, feminine harmonies. Its title, meaning “worth it”, reflects the song’s emotional core — a tender meditation on desire, surrender, and the quiet beauty of giving yourself over to feeling. 

“Pajarito” finds José González at his most delicate and introspective, weaving his signature finger-picked guitar with quietly luminous melodies. Sung in Spanish, the track carries a gentle, folkloric warmth as González reflects on fragility, hope, and the small but meaningful moments that guide us forward. 

“Taxes” is a fierce and emotionally raw track from New York City’s Geese, featured on their third album, Getting Killed. The song transforms the mundane act of “paying taxes” into a striking metaphor for power, guilt, and obligation — pairing visceral lyrics with the band’s signature blend of intensity and introspection. It’s a powerful reminder of Geese’s ability to turn everyday frustrations into cathartic art.

(Partisan Records)

LA-based songwriter Ceci Bastida is putting the finishing touches on her fourth album, and she’s offering a powerful sneak peek with “El Mundo Es Mio” (The World Is Mine). The track is an uplifting reminder to believe in yourself, trust your instincts, and follow your own path. With her signature blend of bold energy and heartfelt conviction, Bastida continues to inspire listeners to take ownership of their story — one song at a time.

(Independent)

Rising R&B producer, musician, and songwriter Gabriel Jacoby has officially released his highly anticipated debut EP, gutta child — and it’s a keeper. A raw and soulful body of work, the project weaves together a myriad of sounds — from funk to Florida krank — into a singular Southern vision. With its genre-blurring production and emotional depth, gutta child firmly establishes Jacoby as one to watch. Catch him live when he opens for Khamari at the El Rey Theatre on  Dec 1. Until then, let’s give “baby” a spin.

(Pulse Records)

The brainchild of artist and producer Nick van Hofwegen, Young & Sick recently released the Lost at Sea EP, featuring the sway-worthy standout “Feed It Love.” Serving as the project’s focus track, “Feed It Love” captures a tender moment of self-reflection and emotional renewal. Van Hofwegen shares, “The song took about three years to find its final form. It’s a gentle reminder to take a deep breath and listen to your mind and body. Feed it love and give it time.” Lush and introspective, the track embodies Young & Sick’s trademark blend of heartfelt songwriting and artful sonic texture.

(B3SCI Records)

UK duo piri & tommy deliver “someone”, a track that captures the rush of meeting a person who feels like both a creative and musical match. Written during the early months of their collaboration in lockdown in 2020, the song marked a turning point for the pair — leading them to step away from their signature drum’n’bass foundations and fully embrace their pop ambitions. Bright, heartfelt, and effortlessly catchy, “someone” showcases the chemistry that continues to define piri & tommy’s sound.

(Believe)

 “Wheel,” Jesse Welles crafts a quietly stirring meditation on time, trust and the perpetual motion of life. With his acoustic guitar gently propelling the track, Welles’ voice places faith in “apples to grow on trees” and asks the age-old question: Do they believe in me?

Released earlier this year as part of the album Middle, all profits from the Bandcamp download of the track are pledged to Arkansas Food Bank and No Kid Hungry — proof that Welles doesn’t just sing about hope, he acts on it.

Catch Jesse Welles at The Belasco tonight.

(Jesse Welles Music)

Singer, songwriter, and sound healer Doe Paoro returns with “Forgiveness Is,” a luminous reflection on compassion and inner freedom. The track emerges from a deeply personal space — the understanding that the depth of her art mirrors the depth of her own healing. It’s the centerpiece of Living Through Collapse, Paoro’s first album in seven years, and a testament to growth through grace.

(Queen of Wands)