There's something profoundly moving about music that doesn't just entertain but transforms. Rebecca Anderson's latest single "In the Beginning" accomplishes this rare feat, creating a sonic experience that resonates far beyond its runtime. There are waves of feeling in this R&B song, and it has a spiritual depth that makes it feel both deeply personal and open to everyone. Anderson, a classically trained artist based in Los...

Ettie, who was born and raised in London, is a phenomenon in the music industry because of her lyrical alchemy, which transforms cultural touchstones and personal histories into pure alt-pop gold. She is able to compose alternative pop songs that speak to the anxiety that is felt by millennials because of the gift of being able to play with words. Ettie, who has a degree in...