Listening to Arnold J.’s new single, "Muddy Waters," isn't quite like anything else swirling around right now. It arrives with the gentle insistence of incoming tide, pulling you into its specific gravity. Arnold J., Ghanaian-born and now Canada-based, weaves a sound tagged as alt-country and folk, but those labels feel thin, like trying to contain smoke. There’s earthiness, sure, but his soulful vocal lines...

One of music's numerous benefits is its ability to motivate and encourage its listeners. As you can see, the point of this song is to motivate and energize you. The Canadian singer returns with a new track she's titled "Mona's Song" since it was written for a specific person whose name is Mona. You've finally figured out the origin of the title. Melyssa Lee's music is...