It happens to all of us, that sudden moment of realization when we pause, look around, and quietly ask ourselves, “Where the hell have I been?” In his new EP of the same name, E.T., a Chattanooga-based singer-songwriter and tireless touring artist, transforms that universal question into a raw, heartfelt musical reflection on life, travel, and solitude.

Usually, I write about classical, contemporary, and jazz music—but this time, I’m stepping outside my usual territory to explore a piece that blends pop, Latin, and hip-hop. Close Tu Di Vine by David Munoz is a genre-blurring work that caught my attention primarily because of its instrumentation.

Sleep Infinity, the latest release from EM_LEN, is a collection of eight creative and meticulously crafted tracks

Other than being an advocate and knight-and-shining armor for those who chose the highway lights instead of the airport lounge,

“For Every Living Thing” by Ed Johnson & Novo Tempo is a multi-stylistic album containing ten amazing songs.

"Melodies" is a soulful album by Ralf Beitner containing twelve enchanting songs. The music in "Melodies" exudes a positive mood.

Bending Grid's latest offering, "Parallax," isn't just an album; it's a cosmic voyage through the annals of synthwave and pop electronica.

Here are my picks for the ten most influential pieces of music after the invention of music notation as its form that we use today.