Flavor Wave’s single, “The Optimist,” arrived less like a declaration and more like someone tentatively drawing back a dusty curtain on a grey afternoon. From West Chester, PA, these five lifelong friends – Kyle Loedel (vocals, lyrics), Matthew Stretch (lead guitar), Patrick Blair (rhythm guitar), Noah Montgomery (bass), and Joshua Speaker (performer/drums) – typically tread alternative rock paths nodding to influences like The Strokes....

São Paulo's Rising Star Child of SP Explores Love and Distance in Powerful Hip-Hop-Soul Track "Issues" Child Of SP, who comes from São Paulo's lively music scene, has released his touching new song "Issues." This hip-hop-soul song not only shows off his unique mix of vulnerable singing and R&B harmonisation, but it also makes him a bigger star in the business. "Issues" goes into great detail about...