Listening to Arnold J.’s new single, "Muddy Waters," isn't quite like anything else swirling around right now. It arrives with the gentle insistence of incoming tide, pulling you into its specific gravity. Arnold J., Ghanaian-born and now Canada-based, weaves a sound tagged as alt-country and folk, but those labels feel thin, like trying to contain smoke. There’s earthiness, sure, but his soulful vocal lines...

It's important to give yourself a break and regroup every once in a while. It's a period that everyone goes through, and you'll need it eventually. "Recharge" is Wavey Days' most recent hit, and it's a true, groovy, and rhythmic hymn for everyone. The record serves as a reminder of the significance of taking a break from the commotion and distractions that are part of everyday...