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Guitarist Patrick McDermott and pedal steel player Barry Walker unite again for a song as gentle as a sunkissed stream.

Hear a meditative trombone improvisation, inspired by dreams, and powered by spiraling loops and gentle melodies.

The lead single from Lucha captures an ambivalent feeling: yearning deeply for someone while aware of the ways that love can turn toxic.

The track focuses on singer-songwriter Nick Carpenter's vivid storytelling, steady voice and gentle reminder to tell your friends you love them.

Sometimes you're looking for corny in your life; King Tuff makes it sound like summer sun in a song.

The Norwegian singer-songwriter's pretty, plainspoken singing is paired with dark lyrics on this highlight from her new album.

The gale force of a stirring afterlife echoes through the Irish experimental folk band's version of this traditional song.

Maggie Rogers' voice allows the duo to play with perspective and, in doing so, refreshes the template of Zach Bryan's laments.

The rapper unbottles the feelings that come with being young and facing an uncertain but boundless future.

Like the dance-music duo's hit "So U Kno," the new track has the makings of a classic.