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...

We have no doubt that you will adore Crofty's new rap single due to his superb flow and delivery. The new single "Stuck Up In This Life" by 23-year-old rapper Crofty explores themes of self-improvement, wisdom gained over the years, and lessons learned from life. He says what's on his mind without fear of repercussion and expects you, the listener, to think about it the way...