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Obsession: Deja Renee Owes Him No Romance

An unanswered message does not turn a friendship into a romance. Yet some people treat a friendly reply as a reason to keep pushing. Californian pop-R&B writer Deja Renee puts that problem at the centre of Obsession. Instead of treating persistence as proof of devotion, the single makes room for annoyance and playful confidence. Her answer matters because he keeps treating friendship as a promise of...
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A Cleansing Listen: Kelly Glow’s “Black Girl Magic” (DJ Nervex Remix)

A strange and wonderful thing happens when you listen to Kelly Glow’s “Black Girl Magic” DJ Nervex Remix. The sound itself is pure nostalgia,...
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Emma Whybrow’s “Amnesia”: When The Beat Drops, So Does The Truth.

There’s a curious kind of cruelty beating at the heart of Emma Whybrow’s new single, “Amnesia,” and it is utterly exhilarating. Here is a...
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“Turn Back Time”: Jimmy Scott Free’s Soulful Paradox.

Jimmy Scott Free’s return with “Turn Back Time,” featuring the potent vocals of Kim English, is a peculiar kind of exorcism. It’s a track...
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“I’m Still Standing”: Frankie Muriel’s Taut, Emotional Groove.

With “I’m Still Standing,” Frankie Muriel isn't just releasing nine songs; he’s excavating a life lived in the key of rock and roll. The...
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Shelita’s “Fade”: Strange Comfort in Suspension.

Listening to Shelita’s new single, “Fade,” is a strange and strangely comforting exercise in suspension. The track is built on a foundation you could...
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The Journey Within: Amara Fe’s “Reborn”

Listening to Amara Fe’s debut album, "Reborn", is a peculiar act of unearthing. You expect a phoenix from the flames, a cannon-blast of arrival....
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“Dragons” by Maddy Low: Battling the Beasts Within

There’s a peculiar ache that settles in when listening to Maddy Low’s new single, "Dragons." It isn't a dramatic wound, but a slow, persistent...
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Janet Devlin’s “Houston”: A Party of One.

Janet Devlin’s new single, “Houston,” arrives as a gleeful contradiction, a two-stepping Americana anthem for the sovereign state of one. It has all the...
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Sun-Drenched Truth: Amy-Lin Slezak’s “Known 3 Yrs. Seen 24 Hrs.”

Amy-Lin Slezak’s “Known 3 Yrs. Seen 24 Hrs” opens with the bright, optimistic twang of country pop, a sound so sun-drenched you can almost...
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From Ache to Anthem: Julia Faulks’ “Colours.”

Julia Faulks’ new EP, “Colours”, doesn’t so much present a palette as it does the messy, satisfying work of mixing the paints yourself. It's...
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Pop’s Darkest Smile: Shotgun Driver’s Jester Privileges.

Listening to Shotgun Driver’s new EP, “Jester Privileges”, is like finding a glitter bomb in a padded cell. The four songs present a disorienting,...
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“Holy”: Jacre and Lucie Glang’s Necessary Balm.

Listening to Jacre and Lucie Glang's collaborative single, “Holy,” is an act of calibration. The song doesn’t shout; it quietly rearranges the furniture in...
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