Take Jack Horton, a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose path to folk-Americana included stops at Japanese law school, Tokyo piano bars, corporate boardrooms, and government offices. His latest EP, "Imperfections," feels like finding someone's private journal set to music. And that someone happens to write really, really well. The five-song collection opens with "Set Me Free," a piano-driven confession that might surprise anyone expecting typical breakup bitterness. Horton...

As the title suggests, this music is cold and relaxed, and you should listen to it. One thing is certain: you will not be disappointed or bored if you listen to this. Multifaceted musician from the Bay Area of California has released this new song, "Fill Me In," which features The Crush Boys and has excellent production. The music moves well, and the voice complements the...