Dylan Forshner's new EP, “Hopeless Optimism,” presents itself not so much as a collection of songs but as a series of candid diary entries set to intricately picked acoustic strings. This five-song journey from the Welland, Canada artist begins in a place of palpable internal wrestling, where the lyrics – and Forshner’s delivery – map out the grim territories of being overwhelmed, using substances...

A Blend of Indie Folk and Alternative Pop Emerges from the Netherlands, Nelleke Capturing Hearts with Themes of Love, Nature and Femininity. A Dutch singer, songwriter and producer Nelleke is making waves internationally. From an early age, Nelleke was motivated to pursue a career in music by the likes of legends like Joni Mitchell, Sting, Bonnie Raitt, and Bon Iver. The musical theatre abilities of the...