Dax (Daniel Nwosu Jr.), a Nigerian-Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter, has won multiple golden awards for his music that deals with mental health, faith, and social problems. With more than 8 million YouTube followers and millions of plays across all platforms, Dax has become a major voice in modern music. He keeps pushing the limits of his craft while keeping real stories at the heart...

Kent Owens, a name that sounds like it should be on a library card next to “Hemingway,” but instead it's on the digital shelf next to my slightly messy playlist. This Cambridge-based creator of soundscapes – I’m resisting calling them songs, but…well – just released “Fade Away,” a single that feels like an open window after a long winter. It’s a soft rock hum...