Listening to Arnold J.’s new single, "Muddy Waters," isn't quite like anything else swirling around right now. It arrives with the gentle insistence of incoming tide, pulling you into its specific gravity. Arnold J., Ghanaian-born and now Canada-based, weaves a sound tagged as alt-country and folk, but those labels feel thin, like trying to contain smoke. There’s earthiness, sure, but his soulful vocal lines...

Bulle: A Melodic Journey of Introspection and Empowerment. In the enchanting province of Côtes d'Armor, a star was born in 1980—a star with a deep-rooted connection to the world of music. Morgane, known fondly as Bulle by her dedicated followers, carries within her the legacy of her renowned Ivorian musician and record producer father. From an early age, she absorbed the essence of jazz, learning not...