Hifi Sean and David McAlmont, courtesy Rob Martin.

Warren Zeiders leads us through a country-flavored descent into the darkness of addiction before we venture into modern takes on classical jazz by Ashley Henry and Nubya Garcia. After a melancholy musing or two by Wasia Project and Luna Li, we traipse into dance, finishing out with house and disco selections by Hifi Sean with David McAlmont, as well as Rubblebucket.

Warren Zeiders, “Addictions” —  Zeiders’ raw take on the experience of addiction is much more poignant when hearing his warm and rich voice sing over stripped-down accompaniment. The guitar echoed over reverb could not pair any better with his strikingly haunting vocals. You’ll feel a shared sadness as he admits to family that he’s “choosing my addictions over you,” a feeling universally understood by those who’ve had loved ones consumed by this devastating affliction. He has a song on the upcoming film “Twisters,” and his new album, Relapse, is out on Aug. 23. He’s also on tour with Jelly Roll (so the topic of this song makes a lot of sense now), and plays SAP Center in San Jose on Sept. 3.

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Ashley Henry, “Synchronicity” — U.K. pianist and composer Ashley Henry presents a masterpiece in trap jazz on this song. Tightly woven hip-hop-styled jazz drumming pairs hi-hats and kick drum with Henry’s rhythmic and melodic keyboard playing. You’ll nod your head to the beat of the intro and be drawn in by the minor chords, woven in to create a unique tapestry of sound. I’m eager to hear what else is on Who We Are, due later this year.

Nubya Garcia, “Clarity” — Mature and sonically opulent, this single from London saxophonist Nubya Garcia could have easily been pulled from the soundtrack of some mid-century film. Bossa nova and Latin jazz flavor this masterpiece. Layers of brass and woodwinds drift over Latin percussive elements, with the one-time Mercury Prize finalist’s saxophone leading the way. The flowing tempo is just right, allowing time for the various sounds to penetrate and envelop. Garcia’s new album, Odyssey, drops Sept. 20. This is Nubya Garcia’s third Tuesday Tracks appearance.

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Wasia Project, “Takes Me Back Home” — A dreamy love story unfolds in this hauntingly nostalgic ballad by siblings Olivia Hardy and Will Gao, who comprise Wasia Project. Reverb accentuates Hardy’s melancholic vocals, paired with piano chords. The duo is releasing a new EP, Isotope, on Aug. 29. They’re on tour in the U.S. this fall, playing sold-out shows at Bimbos 365 Club on Oct. 18 and at The Independent on Oct. 20.

Luna Li, “Golden Hour” — Starting off slow with a few piano strokes, this song unwinds nicely, stretching out to a dreamy mid-tempo melody that complements Li’s rich vocals and echoing harmonies. After a few moments of listening, you do indeed feel immersed in the golden hour, as a musical bridge pushes the feeling right over the edge. The beautiful song is artfully arranged and produced. Luna Li plays at The Independent on Oct. 11, and her new album, When a Thought Grows Wings, drops on Aug. 23.

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HiFi Sean and David McAlmont, “Sun Come Up” — HiFi Sean is a DJ, producer, songwriter and former frontman of The Soup Dragons. He and vocalist David McAlmont unite on this inspirational house-flavored dance track. You can feel the warmth of the sun on your skin listening to this upbeat, funky ditty, featuring heavy synths and McAlmont’s airy singing drifting over it all. Their joint project, Daylight, is out on Aug. 16.

Rubblebucket, “Rattlesnake” — An awesome, disco track and a funky, quirky, retro-themed video; what more is there to ask for? Rubblebucket is calling all disco fans to the dance floor. The pop, funk and dance band isn’t playing many shows at the moment, so this song will have to do for now. As a sucker for a good dance track and a child of the ’70s, I have a natural predisposition for disco. This bass-driven, rhythmic track, sprinkled with wobbly rock organ, permeated my consciousness. One of the YouTube comments says sit best: “Who gave you all a license to Funk like this?” Yes, Rubberbucket, who indeed?

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Mel’s pick: The joyful exuberance of summer is expressed well on the bright, uplifting HiFi Sean and David McAlmont collab, “Sun Come Up.” It’s the blast of enthusiastic optimism sorely needed in these trying times.