Listening to Arnold J.’s new single, "Muddy Waters," isn't quite like anything else swirling around right now. It arrives with the gentle insistence of incoming tide, pulling you into its specific gravity. Arnold J., Ghanaian-born and now Canada-based, weaves a sound tagged as alt-country and folk, but those labels feel thin, like trying to contain smoke. There’s earthiness, sure, but his soulful vocal lines...

Emerging Artist Himmat Singh Blends Tradition and Contemporary Sounds in a Fresh, Dynamic Track "Akh Kashni" Himmat Singh has emerged from the busy music scenes of San Francisco and Los Angeles. His new single "Akh Kashni" is a modern take on a traditional Punjabi folk song, sure to make a big splash. This song gets the spirit of Punjabi music while adding modern pop and R&B...