Carson Aday has distinguished himself in the ever-changing world of music as more than simply a pretty face. His heavenly singing voice has propelled him to the forefront of the music business. When Carson was 14, he received an electronic piano as a present, and this marked the beginning of his musical adventure. His skill was immediately apparent; the next day, he wowed his parents...

Micah Rose-Trespeuch’s new album, "Coughing Up Blood," feels less like a listening experience and more like witnessing an urgent, almost involuntary act of transmutation. Rose-Trespeuch (piano, vocals), with Julien Baraness masterfully texturing the soundscapes and Gaetan Allard providing the often-fractured, sometimes thunderous pulse on drums, has crafted something akin to a diary written in volatile ink. One moment, you're amidst Chopin-esque piano runs that...