Listening to Amara Fe’s new album, "SHIFT," is a bit like finding a perfectly preserved suit of medieval armor that’s been custom-tailored by a high-fashion house. It is formidable, gleaming, and entirely without apology. Across the sprawling landscape of its 24 tracks, Fe builds a monument to self-belief so solid it could probably withstand a siege. There is no room for doubt in this...

Coming from New York City, Sean Kennedy is quickly becoming a prominent figure in the field of music. "Tell Me" is the first studio album by this multi-talented musician, in which he demonstrates his abilities as a vocalist, songwriter, and composer. Kennedy's love for music started early when he was only ten years old, and it has only grown stronger since then, especially when he...