Take Jack Horton, a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose path to folk-Americana included stops at Japanese law school, Tokyo piano bars, corporate boardrooms, and government offices. His latest EP, "Imperfections," feels like finding someone's private journal set to music. And that someone happens to write really, really well. The five-song collection opens with "Set Me Free," a piano-driven confession that might surprise anyone expecting typical breakup bitterness. Horton...

Femi Jaye, a Nigerian artist, and designer who was born in London, like to let his work speak for itself. https://soundcloud.com/femijaye Femi demonstrates his versatility throughout his career by pushing the boundaries of UK Afro-fusion, showcasing his signature blend of infectious melodies, dynamic delivery, and unconventional flair. Femi made the decision to reimagine himself as someone with a mission after the difficult year of 2020 brought him...