Earl Patrick pivots sharply away from his usual indie-folk and guitar-driven comfort zones for his newest release, the wildly inventive album "Conditioned By Machines". The Portland, Oregon-based composer, singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has spent over two decades building a dense, eight-album catalog. Here, however, he entirely flips the script. Feeling that classical flute music too often prioritizes gesture over pure melody, he set out...

From Ghana to Global: Richard Akoto Darko's Musical Revolution Through Musicearshot Richard Akoto Darko is a creative force in the ever-changing world of digital music news. He is changing how people find and connect with new acts. Akoto is the founder and creative director of Musicearshot. He has created a digital haven where aspiring artists can find their voice and music fans can find their next...