Romanian singer, songwriter, and composer Ronna Riva is from the country of Romania. She is one of those artists who is dead set on proving to the world that she deserves to be recognized for her talent. https://soundcloud.com/ronnariva The waves of the Black Sea gently lap up against the coast of Constanta, Romania, a city that has a rich history to its name. It is also...

Okay, let’s tumble into Apryll Aileen's “Under My Tree,” shall we? It’s not your grandma’s sleigh-bell jingler, not by a long shot. Aileen, this classically-trained pianist, decides to cloak herself in a Christmas-themed R&B haze, like wrapping a finely-made watch in soft flannel. It’s the kind of thing that makes you tilt your head. https://open.spotify.com/track/6BBE2fTRte3f7HW7NZkTwm?si=JDkhIyolRLeIJS9r8m7PVA The song feels like staring at a snow globe, the tiny...