Wind moving across a golden wheat field, plants swaying in rhythm with the breeze, that’s the image that came to mind when I first heard the guitar arpeggios of Ratyński’s Surprise Stopover. The guitar is once again at the center of his music, not just as an instrument, but as a narrator guiding us through shifting landscapes.

Nick Andrea’s Ve*hic*u*lar is a revival of old-school rock, deeply infused with jazz, blues, and even country. Across this six-track EP, Andrea blends genres effortlessly, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and strikingly modern, with a soulful vocal style. Each track feels cinematic, almost like it could underscore a scene in a Tarantino film, gritty, evocative, and full of character.

Ross Stewart’s debut EP Purpose arrives as both a personal statement and a bold introduction to his artistic identity. Across five tracks, Stewart blends Blues, Rock, Soul, Americana, and Country into a collection that is diverse yet cohesive. Each song offers something distinct, rocking guitars, heartfelt ballads, poetic lyricism, yet together they form a unified portrait of an artist stepping into his voice with confidence and sincerity.

A band named Rosetta West, which sounds a bit like the grandmother to Kanye, has released a new album called Night's Cross.