Tamzene: Called You Out

Tamzene’s mournful, tender piano ballad “Called You Out” will resonate with many listeners, as it’s about the ending a friendship after realizing you have opposing values. The Scottish singer-songwriter says the lyrics were sparked after a falling out with a friend, “It was really hard but I realized I couldn’t hold space for someone who was unwilling to listen and learn… It’s about accepting the …

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Languid love songs, late-night tunes, upbeat pop and more in our musical round-up

Khazali: Dance On The Rain London-based artist Khazali’s track “Dance On The Rain” is made for late-night listening—thanks to effortlessly silky vocals, a funky bass line and an overall hazy vibe. The song will appear on his just-announced EP, The Rush. He tells The Line Of Best Fit, “‘Dance On The Rain’ is a song I wrote about someone catching onto the fact that the person …

Lunar Noon: The Rain

From musician Lunar Noon’s self-released debut album, Symbolic Creature, (out today), comes “The Rain,” an eclectic mosaic of a song. The album itself is a kaleidoscope of genres, with jazzy vocals, spacey electronic elements, Celtic harps and beyond. The artist—who wrote, arranged and produced all the tracks—says, “Circling a theme of superstition and good luck charms, the songs are about everything from ancient trees to family …