Maraad’s new album, “BUFF”, is a strange and beautiful paradox, an object forged in the very fire it’s meant to protect you from. Each track is presented as a "buff," a bit of protective magic for the spirit, but the energy humming underneath feels less like a polished shield and more like the faint, determined glow around a figure in a centuries-old altarpiece—somehow both...

Robert Bacon's newest song, "Out Of The Blue," is a breath of fresh air in music. Bacon grew up in the Midwest, where principles were strong because he was born into a military family. Because of this, he has a deep affection for his country and the honest storytelling that makes country music unique. The recently released song "Out Of The Blue," written by Bacon and played on...