Mike Stewart Theory’s new single, “It Reaches Us,” feels less like a piece of music and more like a strange meteorological event happening inside your head. You’re immediately dropped into a groove that has the smooth, shoulder-rolling confidence of 80s soul, but something is off in the atmosphere. The air is thick with a psychedelic haze, a sense of temporal displacement that is both...

In the dynamic realm of contemporary music, Olivia Dunbar, known professionally as Livvy D, is quickly establishing herself as a formidable force. Her unique sound, an eclectic blend of pop, country, and rap, positions her alongside artists like Nicki Minaj, Paris Hilton, and Iggy Azalea, yet she carves out a niche distinctly her own. Livvy D's journey from the pastoral settings of rural Virginia to the...