Kent Owens, a name that sounds like it should be on a library card next to “Hemingway,” but instead it's on the digital shelf next to my slightly messy playlist. This Cambridge-based creator of soundscapes – I’m resisting calling them songs, but…well – just released “Fade Away,” a single that feels like an open window after a long winter. It’s a soft rock hum...

The Ghanaian Afrobeat artist Jessy DeGreat starts the year strong with "Manyo", a motivational anthem of rhythm and ambition. Jessy DeGreat, hailing from Accra, Ghana, has earned a strong presence in the African music industry with his innovative Afrobeat sound. Blending traditional African elements with modern musical trends, DeGreat creates a distinctive style rooted in rhythm and percussion. His music often incorporates influences from jazz, funk, and...