James Keen's 'Crossover': A Solo Triumph Blending Pop-Rock Mastery with Acoustic Soul Award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer James Keen goes back to his roots with a truly solo 'Crossover' album that he wrote, recorded, performed, produced, and mixed all by himself. The album is just as ambitious in terms of the richness of the musical landscape, the mixing of genres, and the variety of sounds. 'Crossover,' which...

Some songs are built to be lived in. They are not merely heard; they are structures, meticulously assembled spaces that offer a particular perspective. Paul Gehl’s single, “Devils and Demons,” is one such creation. It is a work of sonic architecture, designed from the ground up as a fortress against the internal chaos of bipolar disorder. The track is a heavy, brooding piece of gothic rock,...