Jordan Rakei, courtesy. For this week’s Tuesday Tracks, we bring retro symphonic soul by Jordan Rakei, euphoric alt-rock by Good Neighbours, melancholic slice of life portraits by Pedro the Lion and Phosphorescent, moody guitar pop by Victoria Bigelow and electronic soul by Tim Atlas. Good Neighbours, “Keep It Up”…

24kGoldn, courtesy. In the first Tuesday Tracks of 2024, we listen to new music from a local artist, instrumental hip-hop, psychedelia, Brazilian- and Tokyo-inspired house music, and even travel back in time with a tune that’s reminiscent of ’80s pop and ’60s rock. It’s a brand new leap year…

Moonchild, courtesy Taryn Dudley. The moonlit soul of Moonchild and Brittany Campbell, the unapologetic ruthlessness of Jaguar Jonze, the luminous pop of Tim Atlas, the soft glow of The Cactus Blossoms’ guitar-led reverie and Judy Collins’ trip down memory lane make up our favorite tracks of the week. Moonchild…

Clockwise from top left: Jason Collett, Nick Waterhouse, CANNONS, Valleyheart, Alessandro Cortini and Slenderbodies with Tim Atlas. As outdoor dining and other indoor business finally opens up in California, the rain is back along with cold days. Somehow, I’m still stuck inside. Welcome to the new new. If it feels…

Clockwise from top left: Tim Atlas and honeywhip, Ensemble Mik Nawooj, Skeggs, Lost Horizons, Pino Palladino and Blake Mills, Paul Leary and Thad Cockrell. It’s a new dawn, a new day, a new year and lots of new music. As outdoor dining and other businesses finally opens up in…