Take Jack Horton, a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose path to folk-Americana included stops at Japanese law school, Tokyo piano bars, corporate boardrooms, and government offices. His latest EP, "Imperfections," feels like finding someone's private journal set to music. And that someone happens to write really, really well. The five-song collection opens with "Set Me Free," a piano-driven confession that might surprise anyone expecting typical breakup bitterness. Horton...

"Majik Melodi" is the name of T Sleek's new single, which features the talents of the South African/Nigerian singer, composer, and producer. The song is an anthem that goes beyond its genre; it's strong and uplifting, and it must strike a chord with listeners, giving them strength and optimism. As the passionate and soulful vocal delivery conveys the emotion and intensity behind the song's message, the...