Mike Stewart Theory’s new single, “It Reaches Us,” feels less like a piece of music and more like a strange meteorological event happening inside your head. You’re immediately dropped into a groove that has the smooth, shoulder-rolling confidence of 80s soul, but something is off in the atmosphere. The air is thick with a psychedelic haze, a sense of temporal displacement that is both...

In this field, Carson Ferris is a formidable opponent and must be taken seriously. Because of his one-of-a-kind musical style, deep love for music, and unflinching commitment to perfecting his craft, he is quickly becoming a rising star in the music industry. This young singer-songwriter was born and raised in Provo, Utah, and began playing the guitar at the tender age of six. He has...