The first encounter with Asta Bria’s new single, “Dragonfly,” is a calculated disorientation. For an artist who once cozied up to funk’s leisurely sway, this is a sharp turn onto a rain-slicked digital highway. The song’s intent for the dance floor is immediately apparent; a commanding, four-to-the-floor beat acts as a gravitational field, pinning you to the present moment. But hovering just above it...

Manchester's Folk Virtuoso Robin Mukherjee Returns with a Poignant Exploration of Change and Growth "Further Ahead" Manchester-based singer-songwriter Robin Mukherjee has unveiled his highly anticipated third album, "Further Ahead." Known for his intricate fingerpicking guitar style and introspective lyrics, Mukherjee blends 1960s folk influences with modern acoustic sounds in this latest project. Drawing deeply from the traditions of folk legends like Ralph McTell, John Renbourn, and Steve...