One of the newest names to emerge from the French music scene is Jan Youri, a singer, songwriter, and composer from Grenoble. France has always been known for its incredible music scene, producing some of the most legendary musicians of all time. What sets Jan Youri apart from other up-and-coming musicians is her unique musical chords and voice. Even though she's just beginning her career in...

Listening to Cat Cork’s "Simple Song" is a funny thing; the title is a clever piece of misdirection, a plain brown wrapper on a package containing an entire life. This isn't some breezy, three-chord singalong for a lazy afternoon. It’s the sonic equivalent of discovering a shipwright’s meticulously drafted blueprint, detailing the construction of a human spirit from the first plank of childhood to...