Ultan’s single, "The Tempest," erupts not so much into the room as it does through the floorboards, dragging with it the scent of wet wool and imminent confrontation. This Dublin solo musician, a cartographer of past agonies, presents an energetic rock piece that feels less like a song about history and more like a fragment of it, throbbing and urgent. The main riff careers...

Bucks County's Rising Star Maria Krauss Delivers Heartfelt Lyrics and Vocals that Echo with a Universal Resonance. Maria Krauss, a pop singer-songwriter from Pennsylvania's bucolic countryside, is making waves with her powerfully expressive voice and knack for generating catchy pop tunes. Krauss is a breath of new air in the music industry, drawing in listeners from all around Bucks County and beyond with her refreshing blend...