Dylan Forshner's new EP, “Hopeless Optimism,” presents itself not so much as a collection of songs but as a series of candid diary entries set to intricately picked acoustic strings. This five-song journey from the Welland, Canada artist begins in a place of palpable internal wrestling, where the lyrics – and Forshner’s delivery – map out the grim territories of being overwhelmed, using substances...

It's Halloween season, and it's time to show off your unsavory side because it comes with the territory. Don't worry, Aimie Atkinson has you covered with her latest single. The song we'll call the ultimate Halloween anthem is called "Monster," and as the title suggests, it's time to face your inner demons because why not? Do it for the sake of the culture. According to the...