Take Jack Horton, a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose path to folk-Americana included stops at Japanese law school, Tokyo piano bars, corporate boardrooms, and government offices. His latest EP, "Imperfections," feels like finding someone's private journal set to music. And that someone happens to write really, really well. The five-song collection opens with "Set Me Free," a piano-driven confession that might surprise anyone expecting typical breakup bitterness. Horton...

Further evidence that Remus Rujinschi is one of the most outstanding musicians currently active in the industry can be found in his newest track. The Romanian artist has released a trap-influenced pop single. We've got a song here called "Tears In The Club: No Tears Mix" that's guaranteed to put a spring in your step and make you feel better. This song has the intention of...