To listen to Stevie Hawkins’ take on "A Song For You" is to have a conversation with a ghost in a dimly lit room after the show has ended. Hawkins, long the rhythmic engine for the song's originator Leon Russell, steps from behind the drum kit to the microphone, and the space between these two roles compresses decades into four and a half minutes....

Monterey J, a rising star from the vibrant South London music scene, is about to set the sonic world ablaze with his latest release, "Time Off." Independently launched by Minds Aye Music, this track is a testament to his artistry, combining elements of funk, hip-hop-infused rhythms, and the rich harmonies of jazz to craft a sound that's uniquely his own. As a musician and producer, Monterey...