The first encounter with Asta Bria’s new single, “Dragonfly,” is a calculated disorientation. For an artist who once cozied up to funk’s leisurely sway, this is a sharp turn onto a rain-slicked digital highway. The song’s intent for the dance floor is immediately apparent; a commanding, four-to-the-floor beat acts as a gravitational field, pinning you to the present moment. But hovering just above it...

The musician and singer-songwriter Romain Gutsy got his start in the music industry in the 1990s. He was born in France. He has shared the stage with more well-known artists, such as the Grammy Award-winning alternative rock band Soul Asylum and the American singer Calvin Russell. He has also shared the stage with French bands such as Les Affamés and Daffy Plays Mandola. https://soundcloud.com/romain-gutsy After taking a...