Simona-Valentina’s new album, “Mirrors & Feathers,” arrived much like an unexpected guest at a tea party – one who’s been through a rather significant ordeal but still manages a fascinating, slightly skewed smile. This London-based songwriter, with roots trailing back to Transylvania, offers a collection that feels less like a polished performance and more like eavesdropping on intensely private, courageous conversations, rendered in dreamy,...

A plethora of names may spring to mind when you think of the active indie music scene in Los Angeles. Nevertheless, Edie Yvonne, who is just 14 years old, is a force to be reckoned with among those. Edie's latest single, "Queen Bee," showcases a maturity and originality beyond her years. Edie did more than simply lend her voice to the song "Queen Bee," which was...