The single from Syracuse’s ORWAX, “Everything's Addictive,” doesn’t so much ask a question as it does state a grim, unblinking diagnosis for the modern soul. From its first notes, the track establishes itself not as a party anthem for self-destruction, but as the sound of the machine humming underneath our choices. The trio—a self-contained unit of Ryan and Jim Moran, with Jason Randall on...

'C'est La Vie': Jerard Rice Pushes Hip-Hop Boundaries with Raw Introspection Jerard Rice, who goes by the name Rice, keeps changing hip-hop with his unique style and great music. Rice is a well-known name in hip-hop circles all over the world for his ability to combine catchy lyrics with catchy beats. His newest hit, "C'est La Vie," shows how good he is at writing songs that people...