Kid Travis is a talented maestro in the realms of R&B, rap, and alternative music, and he is quickly ascending the ladder of popularity. His music can be found everywhere, from grocery store aisles to the music charts. This up-and-coming artist is quickly becoming a must-listen in the lively music industry of today because of his audacious synthesis of several musical styles and his lyrically...

Some tracks do not ask for your attention politely; they kick the door off the hinges and demand you listen. That is exactly what happens the moment you hit play on "So Close," the latest alternative rock single from New York City's own Kim McClay. It hits with the same sudden, dizzying clarity as seeing your ex post a hard launch on Instagram. You know...