Not every song begins with the confidence to share it. For Toronto soul artist Tara Van, keeping music private for years preceded a decision to work with friends and confidants. "Miles On It" makes those relationships part of its creative identity. The four-track EP addresses love, loss and growth, but its guiding idea is practical. Staying hopeful need not mean doing everything yourself. Van's interests reach through...

Breaking through the noise of the current music scene with her innovative approach, Alba's latest release "Oui chérie?" serves as a shimmering testament to her multi-faceted talent. The French singer, songwriter, and composer have been steadily garnering an ever-expanding community of listeners with her intimate compositions that echo with relatability and raw emotional authenticity. Alba's songs are less of compositions and more of musical confessions, each...