Sound Liberation’s “Elegy” isn’t so much an album as it is an unbolting of several sonic cages, letting the inhabitants mingle, argue, and eventually, find a strange, compelling harmony. Gene Pritsker and his rotating ensemble are, as ever, on a crusade against the "segregation of sound vibration," and here, their weapon of choice is grief, remembrance, and an absolutely defiant refusal to sit still...

One of the newest names to emerge from the French music scene is Jan Youri, a singer, songwriter, and composer from Grenoble. France has always been known for its incredible music scene, producing some of the most legendary musicians of all time. What sets Jan Youri apart from other up-and-coming musicians is her unique musical chords and voice. Even though she's just beginning her career in...