Maria Hubbel of Rochester, New York is one such shining light; she is a talented singer, songwriter, and composer who is creating an entrancing symphony with her strongly expressive voice and flair for writing memorable pop compositions. Some musicians stand out from the rest of the musical galaxy because their distinctive sound has the power to grab listeners and leave them wanting more. Maria may be...

With Deptford Sound Collective dropping "Give Me . Give Me . Give Me, I want it all", I found myself suspended somewhere between a Studio 54 dancefloor and a gritty picket line. It’s a jarring, delightful confusion. You expect the somber acoustic strumming of 1960s activism given the collective’s mission but instead, you are slapped awake by a wall of 1980s synth-pop. https://open.spotify.com/album/6ULaYdVEhxN7eK0w9AmHtL?si=qiJmIM0oR2GlZ7uC8idmyw The track hits...