Maverick Smith’s “We Make Fire, They Make Smoke” lands not with a thud, but with the distinct, satisfying crackle of something catching alight. It’s a title that carries the grit of the Ohio Valley in its consonants, a resolute statement from a band – Paige Bosic on commanding vocals and rhythm guitar, Sean Boynes sculpting soundscapes on guitar, Jim Courtney’s intricate drumming, Charlie Kovach’s...

Berlin's Rising Star Kate Pending Transcends Genres with a Fusion of Ethereal Vibes and Techno Beats "Pigmented Reality" Kate Pending is a singer, songwriter, and DIY producer who lives in the centre of Berlin, Germany. She is quickly becoming a major figure in the music world. Even though she's been in the business for a while, her most recent releases make it seem like she's taking...