Gracii, the newest precious stone to come out of the pulsating centre of New York City's music industry, is a formidable opponent that cannot be ignored. A new age of musical eclecticism is about to begin, and it will be ushered in by her mix of daring attitude, rich flair, and distinctive sound. Her lyrical cadence promises an experience that is comparable to that of...

There are weeks that feel too crowded for seven days. They arrive with glowing screens, quick promises, late replies, private doubt, and the odd little silence that follows a message left sitting too long. By Friday, the heart has already held a full committee meeting. By Sunday, the truth has stopped being polite. That compressed emotional weather is the territory Lana Karlay enters on 'For...