Many people were excited for Graceland Music's third song, "Y'ABA Y'ABA," which they announced would be coming out soon and indeed, its finally out. The primary purpose of the praise song is to express our love and appreciation for God, as well as to acknowledge His amazing power and love. The uplifting song "Y'ABA Y'ABA" aims to inspire worship and joy in listeners. It's a passionate...

Shawn Brown’s EP, "Into the Furious Light," doesn’t slip quietly into the stream of modern indie-folk releases; it instead cups its hands around your soul like you’re a candle in danger of flickering out. The Portland troubadour crafts songs that feel like fragments of conversations—maybe ones you walked in on too late or letters unsent to someone dear but no longer near. You’re never...