Listening to the new DaLomonze EP, "Picture Day," is a study in deceptive portraiture. You’re told it’s about capturing a moment, a fixed smile for the world, documenting personal growth. The Cleveland artist’s vocals are certainly grand enough for a milestone, full-bodied and cinematic, with an orchestral sweep that feels both holy and expensive. But something is hiding in the gorgeous frame. It’s not...

Some records hit you like a sudden downpour on a sweltering afternoon. You do not see the clouds gathering, but within seconds, you are completely soaked and surprisingly grateful for the shock to your system. That is the exact energy driving 'Water To Wine", the new collaborative album from Cashus King and Big O. It is a project that grabs you by the collar and...