When I pressed play on the latest release from Shelita, titled "Sailors", I wasn't expecting the floor to drop out from under me. You see, "pop" is often a safe word, a designation for the palatable. But this? This is something else entirely. It’s as if someone took a tender ballad and threw it into a particle accelerator to see what sub-atomic emotions would...

In this field, Carson Ferris is a formidable opponent and must be taken seriously. Because of his one-of-a-kind musical style, deep love for music, and unflinching commitment to perfecting his craft, he is quickly becoming a rising star in the music industry. This young singer-songwriter was born and raised in Provo, Utah, and began playing the guitar at the tender age of six. He has...