From Tehran to Berlin, the Multi-Faceted Dornika Merges Sonic Landscapes with Activism in Her Latest EP, Revolution. The music industry is a pulsating, lively ecology that is home to musicians that are always evolving and morphing, pushing conventions and stimulating imaginations. This ecosystem is home to the music scene. Dornika stands out among them as a musician who has several talents and has an unusual presence...

Okay, let’s tumble into Apryll Aileen's “Under My Tree,” shall we? It’s not your grandma’s sleigh-bell jingler, not by a long shot. Aileen, this classically-trained pianist, decides to cloak herself in a Christmas-themed R&B haze, like wrapping a finely-made watch in soft flannel. It’s the kind of thing that makes you tilt your head. https://open.spotify.com/track/6BBE2fTRte3f7HW7NZkTwm?si=JDkhIyolRLeIJS9r8m7PVA The song feels like staring at a snow globe, the tiny...