From Ghana to Global: Richard Akoto Darko's Musical Revolution Through Musicearshot Richard Akoto Darko is a creative force in the ever-changing world of digital music news. He is changing how people find and connect with new acts. Akoto is the founder and creative director of Musicearshot. He has created a digital haven where aspiring artists can find their voice and music fans can find their next...

Near Death Experience's single, "Shake," arrived not so much as music, but as a sudden, urgent insistence. It’s London psych-rock-soul alright, but brewed with something fiercely immediate, demanding attention like a ringing telephone in an empty room. The core quartet – Ian Whiteling guiding the trip with vocals and guitar fuzz, Joshua Van Ness laying down a heartbeat that feels both frantic and locked-in,...