Tucson-born Canción Franklin—whose name literally translates to "song" in Spanish—is a master of sonic alchemy. He rejects the indie-folk trends for the "swaggering despair" of Chicago Blues. Instead, he cooks Southern Country, Midwest Soul, and East Coast Rock 'n' Roll into a raw, guitar-driven experience. Through deep grooves and vulnerable lyrics, Canción navigates the tension of his core mantra: "Things are pretty even when they are hard."