Dylan Forshner's new EP, “Hopeless Optimism,” presents itself not so much as a collection of songs but as a series of candid diary entries set to intricately picked acoustic strings. This five-song journey from the Welland, Canada artist begins in a place of palpable internal wrestling, where the lyrics – and Forshner’s delivery – map out the grim territories of being overwhelmed, using substances...

If you haven't had the chance to listen to Amanda Holley's music yet, you're in for a treat. Her latest single "Ride Or Die" is a lively love song that will make you want to hop on board as soon as possible and enjoy the ride. Holley is not just a singer and composer, but she is also a musical chameleon that blends the borders...