The opening seconds of Brett Copeland’s single, "I Wanna Live", don’t ask for your attention; they stage a hostile takeover. This is a song that feels less written and more clawed out of a desperate moment, built with the kind of volcanic energy that powers revival tents and bar-room brawls. Copeland’s voice is the main event—a raw, muscular instrument that sounds like it's been...

Indie-Folk Sensation Ava Valianti Explores Unrequited Love with Poignant Storytelling "January" New music from Ava Valianti called "January" is out now. "January" shows how sad it can be to love someone from afar when you know they'd be happier with someone else. Ava Valianti is a great singer, songwriter, and producer, and her voice is very strong. Valianti, who is from Massachusetts, is still making big...