American rapper Jeristotle has made his song "Make Some Changes" from his first album, "The Birth of An Artist," listenable to us. With a deep and introspective tone, the new song delves into the complexities of self-discovery and atonement throughout its entirety. Through his exploration of issues like resilience and overcoming adversity, Jeristotle demonstrates an unfaltering dedication to honesty and self-discovery. Jeristotle uses his own life experiences...

Take Jack Horton, a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose path to folk-Americana included stops at Japanese law school, Tokyo piano bars, corporate boardrooms, and government offices. His latest EP, "Imperfections," feels like finding someone's private journal set to music. And that someone happens to write really, really well. The five-song collection opens with "Set Me Free," a piano-driven confession that might surprise anyone expecting typical breakup bitterness. Horton...