Jacob Barrett completely dismantles the illusion of composure on his stunning new single, "Here I Go Again." At first blush, the San Francisco multi-instrumentalist sets up a relatively subdued, rhythmic bounce. It feels like measured, perfectly pleasant indie pop. https://open.spotify.com/track/4YHQAeYRcroBAogGz5iGFY?si=da5f0ca325ad4cc4 But that steady facade is incredibly fragile. The lyrics dive headfirst into the messy, alienating reality of living with a chronic illness. Barrett captures the specific...

The Las Vegas Cali Tucker’s latest single "Dandelion" transforms personal struggles into a powerful anthem of self-liberation. Cali Tucker is very familiar with country music; it is in her blood. She has strong ties to country music because her mother was a singer in the 1970s and her aunt is the famous country singer Tanya Tucker. After a successful  viral resurgence Cali re-released "Dandelion" after "Urban...