Before listening to a single note of Suris’ new album, “Pertinax”, I spent a few minutes just looking at the word. Pertinax. It has the distinct ring of a Stoic philosopher’s last defiant utterance or maybe a type of beetle known for its unusually stubborn shell. What a curious flag to fly for a collection of songs in an age of fleeting distraction. But...

Alexz Johnson is back with her next project, a 10-track album expected to create waves as a genre-blending work that promises to take listeners on a fascinating musical journey. "Borderline" is a tune with compelling rhythms and airy vocals that can create a gripping and immersive musical experience. The song's fascinating rhythms developed an enticing aspect that attracts listeners and makes them feel mesmerized or lost...