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...

Chandra Delivers Powerful Environmental Anthem "We Want Our Planet Back" with Promised Bi-Monthly Release Strategy Chandra's newest song, "We Want Our Planet Back," is a mix of activism and catchy pop-rock energy. The Bristol-based group has made a protest song with a strong message that does not sacrifice music for meaning. Instead, they have combined the two into a powerful call for action that feels especially...