Dylan Forshner's new EP, “Hopeless Optimism,” presents itself not so much as a collection of songs but as a series of candid diary entries set to intricately picked acoustic strings. This five-song journey from the Welland, Canada artist begins in a place of palpable internal wrestling, where the lyrics – and Forshner’s delivery – map out the grim territories of being overwhelmed, using substances...

Sacha Mullin is a singer-songwriter who is changing the art-pop scene with his extraordinary voice and singing skills. He has made it to the top of Chicago's singing scene. With his new record "Casino Wilderness Period," Mullin takes his already famous work to a whole new level. There are lots of fun and exciting songs on this trip. Mullin is famous for his work with alternative musicians like...