Ettie, a graduate of English Literature not only with a great passion towards bottling the core of the mid-twenties ennui but also unique in her ways, has created a unique niche for herself in the world of music storytelling. Known for her witty puns and artistically arranged storylines, Ettie is fast emerging as another familiar name for people, as individuals find her soul honest and...

Maverick Smith’s “We Make Fire, They Make Smoke” lands not with a thud, but with the distinct, satisfying crackle of something catching alight. It’s a title that carries the grit of the Ohio Valley in its consonants, a resolute statement from a band – Paige Bosic on commanding vocals and rhythm guitar, Sean Boynes sculpting soundscapes on guitar, Jim Courtney’s intricate drumming, Charlie Kovach’s...