The fiercely independent, Idaho-raised rapper nick! channels a deeply overstimulated, restless frequency on his new EP, "GEEKED!". Born in 2006 and building a fervent following entirely without industry co-signs, he occupies an interesting lane in new-wave underground hip-hop. His music sounds precisely like the brain chemistry of an internet-raised creative processing the blinding speed of newfound success. He writes and produces melodic, hard-hitting rap...

Andy Smythe's Piano-Driven Collaboration "The Drought Is Coming" with Violinist Beatrice Limonti Transforms Climate Crisis into Haunting Musical Statement When you listen to music, you feel like the artist is right next to you, telling you secrets that only they can hear. Andy Smythe, on the other hand, does not whisper. He speaks with passion, sings with energy, and writes songs that stay with you...