Matt McKnzi stands out as a star in coming up with new ideas and evaluating himself. This new song of his, "Atlas," is a great mix of soul, hip-hop, and some heavenly sounds. And it shows how well he can mix different styles and still make music that makes you feel things. His unique style, a mix of neo-soul and energy R&B, is making waves in the...

There are songs that sound like a place, and then there’s Neil Potter’s "Música El Idioma Del Amor," which sounds like a specific time of day in a specific place you’ve never been. It’s a curious creation, a sonic postcard from a parallel-universe Seville where the flamenco guitarist and the local rock progressive have decided to build something new on a foundation of pure...