Exploring Soundscapes: Leah Cole and Gabriel Ortiz

We update our running list of the year's best songs with a slice of pop perfection from Oso Oso, harrowing sounds from Colin Stetson, a blissful journey with composer Christopher Rountree and more.

Featured songs and artists:
1. Oso Oso: "dog without its bark," from life till bones
2. Christopher Rountree: "Almanac," from 3BPM
3. Colin Stetson: "Hollowing," from The love it took to leave you
4. Emily D'Angelo: "Freezing," from Freezing
5. Lia Kohl: "Tennis Court Light, Snow," from Normal Sounds
6. Gabriela Ortiz: Kauyumari, from Revolución Diamantina

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