Steve Young’s latest release, the heavily autobiographical EP "Riffin For A Livin", arrives with the sudden, exhaling relief of a man pulling off a heavy, borrowed uniform. For three decades, the British frontman, main songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist has existed as the dependable anchor in the background. He’s played alongside stars like Darren Hayes and Lionel Richie, and he’s dutifully grinded through an estimated...

In the dynamic realm of contemporary music, Olivia Dunbar, known professionally as Livvy D, is quickly establishing herself as a formidable force. Her unique sound, an eclectic blend of pop, country, and rap, positions her alongside artists like Nicki Minaj, Paris Hilton, and Iggy Azalea, yet she carves out a niche distinctly her own. Livvy D's journey from the pastoral settings of rural Virginia to the...