Listening to Amara Fe’s new album, "SHIFT," is a bit like finding a perfectly preserved suit of medieval armor that’s been custom-tailored by a high-fashion house. It is formidable, gleaming, and entirely without apology. Across the sprawling landscape of its 24 tracks, Fe builds a monument to self-belief so solid it could probably withstand a siege. There is no room for doubt in this...

Lafayette native and multi-instrumentalist Gee Scott is stepping boldly into the spotlight today, and his new soul single "I'm Good" instantly grabs you by the collar and insists you fix your posture. Handling the drums, keys, and organ himself, the rising solo star weaves his own rhythmic arrangements into a profoundly uplifting rush of sound. https://open.spotify.com/track/0xutiULtE3RWQ7St3gIsLs?si=6bd53db5be984f70 The core of the track relies on a blues-inflected groove...