Alexa Kate is setting the tone for her next musical chapter with "good for long", an upcoming EP expected later this year.  Taking a hands-on approach to the project, the American singer has written or co-written every track, making the collection a personal expression of her artistry and perspective.  Built around shimmering textures and a dreamy mid-tempo groove, she explores the lingering pull of a connection...

The opening seconds of Brett Copeland’s single, "I Wanna Live", don’t ask for your attention; they stage a hostile takeover. This is a song that feels less written and more clawed out of a desperate moment, built with the kind of volcanic energy that powers revival tents and bar-room brawls. Copeland’s voice is the main event—a raw, muscular instrument that sounds like it's been...