Natalie Clark has carved out a specialised area that is recognised for its genuineness. Having serenaded the airwaves of countless radio stations and television shows, Natalie's voice has become an emblem of refined artistry. Los Angeles might be her recording haven, but the open roads of the United States have witnessed her touring prowess. Not to forget, she dazzled the stage, opening for the illustrious Grammy-awarded...

Before listening to a single note of Suris’ new album, “Pertinax”, I spent a few minutes just looking at the word. Pertinax. It has the distinct ring of a Stoic philosopher’s last defiant utterance or maybe a type of beetle known for its unusually stubborn shell. What a curious flag to fly for a collection of songs in an age of fleeting distraction. But...