Listening to Arnold J.’s new single, "Muddy Waters," isn't quite like anything else swirling around right now. It arrives with the gentle insistence of incoming tide, pulling you into its specific gravity. Arnold J., Ghanaian-born and now Canada-based, weaves a sound tagged as alt-country and folk, but those labels feel thin, like trying to contain smoke. There’s earthiness, sure, but his soulful vocal lines...

Dax (Daniel Nwosu Jr.), a Nigerian-Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter, has won multiple golden awards for his music that deals with mental health, faith, and social problems. With more than 8 million YouTube followers and millions of plays across all platforms, Dax has become a major voice in modern music. He keeps pushing the limits of his craft while keeping real stories at the heart...