Dylan Forshner's new EP, “Hopeless Optimism,” presents itself not so much as a collection of songs but as a series of candid diary entries set to intricately picked acoustic strings. This five-song journey from the Welland, Canada artist begins in a place of palpable internal wrestling, where the lyrics – and Forshner’s delivery – map out the grim territories of being overwhelmed, using substances...

Swiss Rocker Explores Alex Wellkers New Musical Horizons with an Evocative Mix of Folk, Pop, and Dramatic Flair “Fly Away,” The return of Swiss alternative rock artist Alex Wellkers is stunning. His second album, “Fly Away,” is an ambitious work combining folk rock's depth with pop's liveliness, all with a special touch of theatricality. This album is attractive to those who enjoy a complex musical narrative...