Proklaim is a rapper and poet who has taken the scene by storm with his unique style and everlasting enthusiasm for the art form. He is considered to be one of the most promising voices in the world of hip-hop. This Namibian musician, who was born Alexander Kiremire, has been mesmerizing listeners with his self-assured lyrics, rhythmic rhythms, and forceful delivery, and he is swiftly...

The first listen of Haus of Sound’s new single, “Mirage,” is like walking into a room where a beautifully ornate vase has just been shattered against a wall. There's a jagged, crystalline energy here, a collision of theatrical drama and raw, modern discontent. Evolving from their 2000s tribute roots, the Everett band has synthesized the best of that era’s angst—the coiled tension of early...