Dylan Forshner's new EP, “Hopeless Optimism,” presents itself not so much as a collection of songs but as a series of candid diary entries set to intricately picked acoustic strings. This five-song journey from the Welland, Canada artist begins in a place of palpable internal wrestling, where the lyrics – and Forshner’s delivery – map out the grim territories of being overwhelmed, using substances...

Greek-Born Indie Rocker The Afro Nick Crafts a Morning Anthem "Get There Before Noon"(LA mix) That's Really About Forever From the hot streets of Crete to the bright stages of Los Angeles, The Afro Nick's newest song "Get There Before Noon" is about both being on time and having big dreams. Think about this: After the party last night, you wake up drunk and your head...