With the arrival of Archers New Rival and their single "Direction", I found myself tracing the jagged line of a crack in my ceiling, letting the melody dictate exactly how much that imperfection bothered me. The track initiates with a deception a clean, resonant melancholy that feels safe before suddenly mushrooming into a thick, distorted wall of heavy texture. It reminds me, oddly enough,...

London Vocalist Fiona Ross Marks 100-Song Milestone with 21-Track Collection "Moments In My Notebook" Spanning Intimate Ballads to Latin-Infused Jazz Fiona Ross stands as a refreshing counterpoint. Her album, "Moments In My Notebook," arrives as both celebration and an affirmation marking her 100th original composition while steadfastly refusing to compromise her artistic vision. The 21-track album goes against the current trend in the music business for...