Gabbi Calvert

Ruthie Foster has always had a way of weaving raw truth into every note she sings, and Mileage is no exception. Foster’s new album traces the emotional mileage accrued over years spent traveling, performing, and growing as an artist. Each track reflects the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned along the way, offering a candid look at the cost and the rewards of a life spent chasing music.

Melissa Barrera delivers a marvelous range of emotion as Laura Franco in the newly-released horror/romcom Your Monster. In a story about accepting and loving your inner rage, Barrera also delivers a show-stopping number called “My Stranger,” which arrives in the film’s final few minutes. “Stay for a touch, say what you feel,” she sings in the chorus. “Maybe too much, I want this every which way.” Her emotion pours forth like liquid from a stream.

Michelle Malone is a trailblazer in American roots music, known for her potent mix of rock, blues, folk, and country soul. With over 30 years in the industry, she has earned praise from Rolling Stone for her “soulful ballads and rowdy, riffy blasters” and collaborated with the likes of Gregg Allman, John Mayer, and the Indigo Girls. A proud Georgia native, Malone’s music is infused with her southern heritage, which she seamlessly channels into her 15th studio album, Southern Comfort.