Imagine the calm waters of an ocean while listening to Ray Johnson's most recent hit, "Ocean Blue," and you'll start to get an idea of what the song is about. This song is the most recent example of the growing tide of love and adoration that the band is receiving from its legion of devoted followers, both new and old. Ray's musical journey will both warm...

There’s a curious sort of old-soul gravity to Amelina’s single, “Step by Step,” one that defies the pop-rock sheen and the artist’s young age. The track opens with a resolute, almost stern, string and piano line that feels less like an invitation to a party and more like the sound of someone tying their shoelaces before a long journey. This is the sound of...