Sometimes the heaviest thing you can carry is the art you stopped making. Brendan Ranney knows exactly how that feels, having traded his guitar for the demands of daily life almost two decades ago. Now, the Southern California indie singer-songwriter is back with his debut solo album, "Slightly Out of Focus". Sparked by finding his late father's poetry, this record is a raw, guitar-driven reflection on...

The headline accurately describes the song: the passion and conviction with which they sing each lyric is riveting. The American rap trio Daclikk has just released a new song called "Motion," which seeks to put a fresh spin on things while staying true to the genre. The trio also picked a deep and groundbreaking track to aid in their ascent, one whose wordplay and smart metaphors...