Gary Jules performs at Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles on Nov. 29, 2023. Chas Alm/STAFF. LOS ANGELES — Gary Jules returned to the famed Hotel Café on Wednesday, 20 years after he hit it big globally with his cover of Tears for Fears’ “Mad World.” For Jules, who cut…

Flora Cash, courtesy. This week, we bring you pop from Flora Cash, Sid Simons and Nathan Morris, folk-pop from San Fermin, The Wandering Hearts and Zach Berkman, and groove-pop from PAPOOZ. Flora Cash, “Holy Water” – Haunting and romantic, this new track from Sweden-based duo Flora Cash is full…

The Glorious Sons, courtesy. Brett Emmons said all he wants is to travel the world and play music for a hundred years with his band, The Glorious Sons. The Ontario, Canada band has twice topped Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart and is known for its energetic rock show back home.…

Miranda Joan, courtesy. This week, we bring you alt-pop from Allman Brown, soul from Miranda Joan, pop from flowerovlove, jazz from E.G. Phillips and Mar Vilaseca, hard rock from Satellite Citi and alt-folk from The Breath. Allman Brown, “Breathe In, Breathe Out” – This tranquil alt-pop track creates a…

Corinne Bailey Rae, “Black Rainbows.” Corinne Bailey Rae hasn’t graced us with an album since 2016’s The Heart Speaks in Whispers. However, her new record is well worth the wait; Black Rainbows is a nothing short of a jaw-dropping revelation. Black Rainbows Corinne Bailey Rae Thirty Tigers, Sept. 15…

Kendra Morris, courtesy Rosie Cohe. Kendra Morris is obsessed with time. I Am What I’m Waiting For Kendra Morris Karma Chief, out now Get the album on Amazon Music. “Time is really the only thing in life that’s irreplaceable,” she said in a recent interview. When writing her new…

Hozier, “Unreal Unearth.” Hozier has a style and artistry that seems to exist almost outside of time. While the Irish singer-songwriter draws on influences from folk, gospel and R&B, his sound is distinctly his own. Unreal Unearth Hozier Columbia, Aug. 18 8/10 Get the album on Amazon Music. His…

Birdy, “Portraits.” Even though she’s a songwriter, Birdy first drew attention for her majestic, understated covers. Ten years after she burst on the scene with her cover of Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” at 15, she’s releasing her fifth album. Portraits finds Jasmine van den Bogaerde moving into new dimensions…

Beck performs at Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Aug. 7, 2023. Chas Alm/STAFF. LOS ANGELES — Beck and Phoenix brought their co-headlining Summer Odyssey tour to the Kia Forum on Monday, dazzling the crowd. Beck has been part of the music landscape for so long that it’s easy…

Lachi, courtesy. This week we bring you Americana from the Grahams, uplifting EDM pop from Lachi, grunge from Spoils, jazzy R&B from Slowe, psychedelic surf-rock from The Helltones, and emotional synth-pop from Caroline Romano. Caroline Romano, “St. George” – Nashville’s Caroline Romano is a perennial Tuesday Tracks favorite, because…