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...

Pelumi, also known as P3Lz, is one of those really rare artists who has a fierce genuineness that cannot be faked. She is lovingly acknowledged as one of the rare jewels in the industry. Her profound connection to the streets of Toxteth, which are located in Liverpool, not only helps to form who she is as an individual but also provides inspiration for her songs. From...