Take Jack Horton, a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose path to folk-Americana included stops at Japanese law school, Tokyo piano bars, corporate boardrooms, and government offices. His latest EP, "Imperfections," feels like finding someone's private journal set to music. And that someone happens to write really, really well. The five-song collection opens with "Set Me Free," a piano-driven confession that might surprise anyone expecting typical breakup bitterness. Horton...

If you're looking forward to listening to some incredibly relaxing music, you should check out these lovely vocals. We owe it all to Nightfloor and LeMarvin. The singer's skillful handling of the song's melodies adds to its entire charm, and the new single "Again" features soothing and soulful melodies. LeMarvin demonstrates a strong vocal range and has a natural talent for making his performances more emotionally...