Robin James Hurt’s “A Song, A Story Told” arrives with a sound you can almost run a thumb over, like worn corduroy. In an age of sterile, diamond-polished productions, this album is a defiantly handmade thing, tracked onto vintage cassette machines. The result is not a flaw, but an ingredient. A faint, persistent hiss breathes alongside the instruments, a ghost in the machine who...

We have no doubt that you will adore Crofty's new rap single due to his superb flow and delivery. The new single "Stuck Up In This Life" by 23-year-old rapper Crofty explores themes of self-improvement, wisdom gained over the years, and lessons learned from life. He says what's on his mind without fear of repercussion and expects you, the listener, to think about it the way...