Dylan Forshner's new EP, “Hopeless Optimism,” presents itself not so much as a collection of songs but as a series of candid diary entries set to intricately picked acoustic strings. This five-song journey from the Welland, Canada artist begins in a place of palpable internal wrestling, where the lyrics – and Forshner’s delivery – map out the grim territories of being overwhelmed, using substances...

Born and raised on the vibrant island of Martinique, Klarys was infused with the rich Caribbean rhythms that would eventually shape her musical journey. The first twenty years of her life were painted with the vibrant colours of her native land, imprinting on her an unmistakable musical identity that she carries with her to this day. Now, Klarys is a French artist who combines her powerful...