I saw a pigeon wearing a tiny top hat yesterday. It has absolutely nothing to do with Rich Allen's new single, "No Pinks", but, honestly, what does? The song unravels like a worn photograph, the edges blurry with regret, a silent conversation shouted in the spaces between plucked guitar strings. Allen, known around Tampa for his poignant songwriting, digs deep, like a fossil hunter...

With his performance of the song, you can immediately see he is good at what he does, and there are no questions about it. reubencmg released his newest track, "I Don't Know," and his energy, flow, and delivery are viewed as top-tier by many rap aficionados. He comes off as a forthright person in this new song, and he makes it plain that with or without...