There's an intimacy to the new FREE/MAN release, "The Reconnection EP," that borders on a welcome invasion of personal space. It is the sonic equivalent of someone leaning in, not to share a secret, but to create the silence where your own might finally surface. Charlie Freeman hasn't built a grand cathedral of sound here; he's simply furnished a quiet room with stark, necessary...

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...