Swiss Rocker Explores Alex Wellkers New Musical Horizons with an Evocative Mix of Folk, Pop, and Dramatic Flair “Fly Away,” The return of Swiss alternative rock artist Alex Wellkers is stunning. His second album, “Fly Away,” is an ambitious work combining folk rock's depth with pop's liveliness, all with a special touch of theatricality. This album is attractive to those who enjoy a complex musical narrative...

Listening to Arnold J.’s new single, "Muddy Waters," isn't quite like anything else swirling around right now. It arrives with the gentle insistence of incoming tide, pulling you into its specific gravity. Arnold J., Ghanaian-born and now Canada-based, weaves a sound tagged as alt-country and folk, but those labels feel thin, like trying to contain smoke. There’s earthiness, sure, but his soulful vocal lines...