The moment the jaunty guitar kicks in on John Smyths’ new single, "Now I'm Wiser", you feel a familiar, comfortable warmth. It’s the sound of a good chair in a bar where the floor is sticky with spilled truths. And then the story starts, a classic yarn of a hard-living past yielding to a peaceful present. Smyths, a Dutch ex-metalhead singing country out of...

Amanda Holley's new song "Seasoning" is a seductive mix of old-school soul and modern pop. Amanda Holley, who is known for her strong singing and deep love of music, pays tribute to soul with her latest song, "Seasoning." On her long list of amazing shows, you can find names like Carnegie Hall, Coachella, and the United Nations. Many films, including "Sharon 123" on Showtime Networks, have...