The headline accurately describes the song: the passion and conviction with which they sing each lyric is riveting. The American rap trio Daclikk has just released a new song called "Motion," which seeks to put a fresh spin on things while staying true to the genre. The trio also picked a deep and groundbreaking track to aid in their ascent, one whose wordplay and smart metaphors...

Maverick Smith’s “We Make Fire, They Make Smoke” lands not with a thud, but with the distinct, satisfying crackle of something catching alight. It’s a title that carries the grit of the Ohio Valley in its consonants, a resolute statement from a band – Paige Bosic on commanding vocals and rhythm guitar, Sean Boynes sculpting soundscapes on guitar, Jim Courtney’s intricate drumming, Charlie Kovach’s...