James Keen's 'Crossover': A Solo Triumph Blending Pop-Rock Mastery with Acoustic Soul Award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer James Keen goes back to his roots with a truly solo 'Crossover' album that he wrote, recorded, performed, produced, and mixed all by himself. The album is just as ambitious in terms of the richness of the musical landscape, the mixing of genres, and the variety of sounds. 'Crossover,' which...

Dallas performer Sheldon Mashugana captures the messy delirium of autumn feasts on his bouncy new holiday pop single, "It's Turkey Day." The comedic alter ego of Texas entertainer Dean Morgan, Mashugana translates his slapstick internet sensibilities into an energetic, danceable earworm. Built on an upbeat, syncopated rhythm driven by punchy harmonic accents, the track moves with an exuberant, repetitive cadence tailored for restless kids...