The Debut of LA's Rising Star Kapture: Turning Fractured Bits Into Melodic Masterpieces. A new artist, Kapture (real name Gabrielle Lambro), has made a splash in Los Angeles with her CD "New Beginnings." Her rise from Palm Beach, Florida's underbelly to the epicentre of the L.A. music industry is as fascinating as her music. Kapture's tale is one of triumph over hardship; she overcame the difficulties...

When you hear the name Stephen Thomas, you might right away think of Charleston, West Virginia, or maybe his own genre name, "Universal" As a label, it does not feel like a neat box. Instead, it feels like an open field where hip-hop and alternative pop music mix. His most recent song, "Breaking Hearts," sounds a lot like that. It utilises sounds from artists like...