After the calls stop, the hardest part of a breakup is rarely being alone. It is the administrative problem of feeling: how does someone proceed after an old future disappears? Astian’s new single “How” holds that question there. It does not rush to fill it with a lesson, confession, or the sort of gleaming finality pop often prefers. Astian approaches the aftermath through a playful, stripped-back...

French-American Musician Nick Morrison Blends American Folk with African Rhythms in His Captivating Solo Debut "Mountain Goat" Nick Morrison, a French-American guitarist, singer, and composer, has just released his debut single, "Mountain Goat," heralding a significant leap forward in his blossoming solo career. Known for his passion for West African string music and American folk, Nick Morrison has skillfully crafted a musical identity that bridges continents...