Before listening to a single note of Suris’ new album, “Pertinax”, I spent a few minutes just looking at the word. Pertinax. It has the distinct ring of a Stoic philosopher’s last defiant utterance or maybe a type of beetle known for its unusually stubborn shell. What a curious flag to fly for a collection of songs in an age of fleeting distraction. But...

Emerging Artist Himmat Singh Blends Tradition and Contemporary Sounds in a Fresh, Dynamic Track "Akh Kashni" Himmat Singh has emerged from the busy music scenes of San Francisco and Los Angeles. His new single "Akh Kashni" is a modern take on a traditional Punjabi folk song, sure to make a big splash. This song gets the spirit of Punjabi music while adding modern pop and R&B...