Haugesund duo Mainstreet channel wide-open highways and bruised romantic defiance on their gripping single, "Living by the Sword." Hailing from coastal Norway, Glenn Kringlebotten and Magne Skålnes make music steeped in the dust-caked mythos of classic American heartland rock, evoking the stubborn, rolling momentum of Bob Seger or Bruce Springsteen. https://open.spotify.com/track/69zkx8pCYXF1BtjLunRfd6?si=daa781bbf62643d0 The track locks into an upbeat, mid-tempo groove powered by a bright, soaring lead melody....

The melodic cadence and instrumentation aren't the only abilities that performers in the Canadian rap business bring to the table; they also bring a wealth of other skills. Introducing Daniel Nwosu Jr., better known as Dax, an artist whose journey from Wichita, Kansas, to the worldwide music arena has been marked by a story that is evocative of a cinematic experience. Dax's journey began in Wichita,...