When I pressed play on the latest release from Shelita, titled "Sailors", I wasn't expecting the floor to drop out from under me. You see, "pop" is often a safe word, a designation for the palatable. But this? This is something else entirely. It’s as if someone took a tender ballad and threw it into a particle accelerator to see what sub-atomic emotions would...

Anna Amato: Techno's Rising Star & the Melodic Harmony of 'Call Jane' Some musicians stand out within the rich tapestry of electronic music by creating sounds that stick in the minds and hearts of their listeners forever. Anna Amato, a DJ with a background in both Italy and Germany, is one of these up-and-coming stars. Her continuous growth as an artist is on full display with...