In this field, Carson Ferris is a formidable opponent and must be taken seriously. Because of his one-of-a-kind musical style, deep love for music, and unflinching commitment to perfecting his craft, he is quickly becoming a rising star in the music industry. This young singer-songwriter was born and raised in Provo, Utah, and began playing the guitar at the tender age of six. He has...

Empty Pinata – remember LA Rodriguez? – serves up the single "Bonfire," and honestly, the air changes slightly when you play it. It’s less like passively listening and more like discovering a singed diary page fluttering down a quiet street. The music itself is this curious contradiction, wrapping harrowing emotional shrapnel in the comforting gauze of indie-pop, flecked with soft rock warmth. A strangely...