Chris Caulfield, who lives in Toronto, is more than just an artist; he owns a complex personality that encompasses a wide range of facets. The aforementioned musician is proficient in the art of musical storytelling, skillfully building storylines that move fluidly between the genres of alternative rock, hip-hop, and dark pop. Caulfield's compositions show the potential of creative expression to capture and portray the deepest issues...

Kent Owens, a name that sounds like it should be on a library card next to “Hemingway,” but instead it's on the digital shelf next to my slightly messy playlist. This Cambridge-based creator of soundscapes – I’m resisting calling them songs, but…well – just released “Fade Away,” a single that feels like an open window after a long winter. It’s a soft rock hum...