This moment may seem like it’s come so soon for most, but for Chris Mardini, it’s been a long time coming. We’re talking about the release of his self-titled debut album, which is officially out today, a massive musical milestone for this 19-year old musical phenom. Featuring an inspiring alternative rock sound, Mardini freely explores issues of importance to him, such as alienation, insecurity, self-sabotage, and social pressure. He goes to great lengths to come across as genuine as possible in his songwriting, and not making the lyrics just merely filler or senseless. To record his debut, Mardini joined forced with Marc Swersky, a Grammy-winning producer who hooked up the young musician with some stellar instrumentalists who helped bring a lot of vibrancy and energy to these songs. Raise...