Listening to Arnold J.’s new single, "Muddy Waters," isn't quite like anything else swirling around right now. It arrives with the gentle insistence of incoming tide, pulling you into its specific gravity. Arnold J., Ghanaian-born and now Canada-based, weaves a sound tagged as alt-country and folk, but those labels feel thin, like trying to contain smoke. There’s earthiness, sure, but his soulful vocal lines...

Swedish Sensation Tilda Allie Crafts a Transcendent Soundscape in 'Theme II' alongside Maria Nunes and Laura Lesourd. Tilda Allie is a versatile artist from Sweden currently residing in south-east London. Her ethereal appeal lures listeners to go through a unique combination of techno, soul, jazz, and the dreamy soundtracks of movies. Tilda Allie is from Sweden, although she was raised in south-east London. Allie's creative variety...