Flavor Wave’s single, “The Optimist,” arrived less like a declaration and more like someone tentatively drawing back a dusty curtain on a grey afternoon. From West Chester, PA, these five lifelong friends – Kyle Loedel (vocals, lyrics), Matthew Stretch (lead guitar), Patrick Blair (rhythm guitar), Noah Montgomery (bass), and Joshua Speaker (performer/drums) – typically tread alternative rock paths nodding to influences like The Strokes....

Indeed, the song possesses all the necessary elements to transcend artistic boundaries, and we aren't exaggerating with the headline. You can have complete faith in the excellence of the performance of the song. "Unspoken" is the newest single by Nigerian artiste Mersea. The song is a dynamic and varied musical experience, sounding like a combination of Afrobeat and Pop. When musical styles collide, it usually results...