There's a specific kind of bleak bartering that happens at 2 AM, and Rusty Reid’s single “Piece of the Action” builds a whole four-minute economy around it. This isn't a song about the sweeping grandeur of romance; it’s a clinical look at turning “dissatisfaction” into “a transaction of love.” The language is deliberate, almost like a contract being signed on a napkin under a...

15-Year-Old LA Songstress Edie Yvonne Captures the Heartache and Hope of Teenage Transition "15 (When I Leave)" Edie Yvonne from Los Angeles brings us a touching look into the life of a teen in "15 (When I Leave)." As Edie Yvonne gets ready to start at a new high school, she shows how raw it is to leave behind what you know and face what you...