Listening to the new DaLomonze EP, "Picture Day," is a study in deceptive portraiture. You’re told it’s about capturing a moment, a fixed smile for the world, documenting personal growth. The Cleveland artist’s vocals are certainly grand enough for a milestone, full-bodied and cinematic, with an orchestral sweep that feels both holy and expensive. But something is hiding in the gorgeous frame. It’s not...

The musician and singer-songwriter Romain Gutsy got his start in the music industry in the 1990s. He was born in France. He has shared the stage with more well-known artists, such as the Grammy Award-winning alternative rock band Soul Asylum and the American singer Calvin Russell. He has also shared the stage with French bands such as Les Affamés and Daffy Plays Mandola. https://soundcloud.com/romain-gutsy After taking a...