"Heal," Om Shira's Latest Offering, is an Emotional Elixir, Fusing Diverse Influences into a Resounding Call for Healing and Connection. Om Shira, formerly known as Mr Shirazy, is no stranger to musical transformation. At the helm of his ensemble, the Exile Orchestra, Shira has embarked on an explorative journey, his music reflecting the rich tapestry of experiences he encountered while travelling. Shira's sojourn in the Iranian...

Amy-Lin Slezak’s “Known 3 Yrs. Seen 24 Hrs” opens with the bright, optimistic twang of country pop, a sound so sun-drenched you can almost feel the heat coming off the asphalt. The fiddle weaves itself through clean acoustic strums and soaring electric guitars, a musical language we all know. But the story it tells is something wonderfully specific, a peculiar ache you didn't know...