Saunders delivers proof that pure and personal artistic expression can connect directly to fans around the world - no emojis needed.

A unique and refreshing brand of acoustic folk-pop that shines a light on the enduring connection between lovers.

Ethan Patrick is a young talent to keep an eye on, and TyC has proven to have a masters touch behind the boards.

Pussy Riot represents the power of collective action, and is at the forefront of a worldwide movement that uses popular music to speak truth to power.

A moment of painful catharsis: when the little things add up to something that can no longer be ignored, and we all at once know that freedom is the only choice, however difficult.

Its been 15 years since I recorded Georgia Rain, and 12 years since I recorded Something Beautiful, which have turned out to be my top tracks since they got put on the Netflix release of Friday Night Lights years ago.

This return to the former glory of Rashad & Confidence brings a renewed sense of honesty to the flavors of hip-hop, by keeping it real about the pressures of modern life, and the inevitable conclusion that cash is king in a world of impermanence.

From his home at the top of the world, Hazlett delivers another stirring exploration of social mores, and the price we pay for self-discovery in an age of eroded personal privacy.