Simona-Valentina’s new album, “Mirrors & Feathers,” arrived much like an unexpected guest at a tea party – one who’s been through a rather significant ordeal but still manages a fascinating, slightly skewed smile. This London-based songwriter, with roots trailing back to Transylvania, offers a collection that feels less like a polished performance and more like eavesdropping on intensely private, courageous conversations, rendered in dreamy,...

Recording Academy Members Launch 'Beyond the Music' Podcast Today, Recording Academy Voting Member Matt B and his wife Angela Benson (also a member of the Recording Academy) launched their new video podcast called 'Beyond the Music’. In this podcast, they will dive deep into real-life issues; events that occur within the music industry. They will share their advice and input on various topics from the...