Owen Young, a mind steeped in the harmonies of law and fine art, unfurls “These Painted Flowers,” an EP blooming with the thorny beauty of the heart after the pandemic. It’s Americana, but not the porch swing kind—more like the kind where you stumble on a forgotten well, and peer in, seeing your reflection ripple back at you with new, confusing angles. These Painted Flowers...

Natalie Clark, a Scottish singer, shines with unique vitality in a music-filled era. Her music is creating waves not only in the United Kingdom but also in the United States. Being recognised as Mercedes-Benz KTLA's "Artist to Watch" is no minor accomplishment, and Clark demonstrates that the title is every bit justified by captivating crowds at venues ranging from the venerable Roxy on Sunset to...