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...

The best things in life are always free, and this one is no exception. Alisa Inez has created a love recipe that will keep your relationship sweet, delectable, and lovely. She is done working on the ideal romantic manual, which she has turned into a song called "Love's Recipe" that promotes love, especially around Thanksgiving and the holiday season. It's a compelling and flexible song with...