California's Own Ismay Paints the Landscape of Americana-Folk Music with Rich, Earthy Hues. California's golden vistas carry the reverberations of a heartfelt tone, which the mountains softly reflect. Avery Hellman, better known by their stage name Ismay, is an engaging folk/Americana musician whose music beautifully reflects the spirit of her native California. As early as 2020, publications like American Songwriter and No Depression were raving about the...

KiKi Celine officially releases “Oh Fear”, a new collaboration with critically acclaimed Ghanaian rapper and songwriter Ko-Jo Cue. The R&B and Afro Soul record looks at fear from a less obvious angle, not simply as something that stops us, but as something that can make itself feel like protection. There are times when keeping your distance, staying quiet or choosing what feels familiar seems like...