Teddy Swims feels "grateful for the man [he's] become". The 32-year-old music star battled substance abuse during his younger ...

Rock critic Ken Tucker recommends three songs that are recent additions to his playlist: "Are You Even Real," by Swims; "Same Kind of Lonely," by Booker; and "big change," by Young.

Teddy Swims has found a healthy "balance" in his life. The 32-year-old music star - who battled substance abuse during his younger years - has developed a more philosophical attitude towards his life ...

Teddy Swims feels "grateful for the man [he's] become". The 32-year-old music star battled substance abuse during his younger years, and Teddy admits he would've "squandered" his recent success ...

There's also an old pro in the mix, Neil Young, who has a new band, as well as a new song that Ken says heralds some big changes. Here's his review. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG "LOSE CONTROL") TEDDY SWIMS ...