The first listen of Haus of Sound’s new single, “Mirage,” is like walking into a room where a beautifully ornate vase has just been shattered against a wall. There's a jagged, crystalline energy here, a collision of theatrical drama and raw, modern discontent. Evolving from their 2000s tribute roots, the Everett band has synthesized the best of that era’s angst—the coiled tension of early...

A new acoustic version of DNigel's song "I Pick U" starring singer Steve Drakes is now available on SoundCloud, and it's time to relax to some smooth rhythm and blues. The acoustic tune this up-and-coming musician performed for us was so moving that it may well win the award for the best love song of the year. This rhythm and blues slow jam will induce...