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...

Sophia Sheth's latest single, “I Can’t Help You,” is a deep dive into the complexities of relationships and the ongoing journey to discovering self-awareness. Sheth is an emerging talent who thrills audiences with her dynamic rhythms and unforgettable hooks. The song, which has poignant words and an attractive composition, is quickly gaining popularity; it will undoubtedly be a hit with the public and the critics. “I...