Janet Devlin’s new single, “Houston,” arrives as a gleeful contradiction, a two-stepping Americana anthem for the sovereign state of one. It has all the upbeat, country-rock fixings for a roadside sing-along, yet its heart is miles away, floating in a self-imposed, wonderfully stubborn vacuum. The track opens, and you’re ready for a communal good time; instead, you find yourself at a party where the...

In the dynamic realm of contemporary music, Olivia Dunbar, known professionally as Livvy D, is quickly establishing herself as a formidable force. Her unique sound, an eclectic blend of pop, country, and rap, positions her alongside artists like Nicki Minaj, Paris Hilton, and Iggy Azalea, yet she carves out a niche distinctly her own. Livvy D's journey from the pastoral settings of rural Virginia to the...