Menol HNC, a talented artist born to Dominican parents on the idyllic island of Saint Martin, has emerged as a vibrant force in the music industry. Inspired by the rich cultural diversity of his upbringing, Menol HNC draws inspiration from various traditions, including those of Jamaica, Guadalupe, and Africa, infusing his music with a captivating fusion of sounds. From a young age, Menol HNC discovered the...

On "Mr. Know It All", the loudest person in the room may have the least to teach us. That thought gives Jack Raymond’s second album its bite. This Australian folk, roots and blues album review puts people at its centre. They carry family stories, dodge hard truths and live with choices that arrived before them. Raymond gives no heroic status to the title figure. Instead, he...