Listening to “Small Town Syndrome” by thinking silly is an exercise in delightful contradiction. Dylan Morrison’s project, shaped here by the production hand of collaborator Margot Taylor, builds a sleek, propulsive chassis of dark pop and minimal techno, only to house an engine of pure, grinding ache. It’s the sound of someone forcing a smile so wide their face hurts, a dance track for...

Swiss singer heylo has released a new song called "WRONG" that is rapidly gaining popularity. The song explores the subtle tension that arises in relationships when communication turns into an ego battle. This kind of song lingers in the quiet places where love starts to falter and once-sweet words turn into echoes of pride. Y2K-inspired rhythms and a smooth, alternative beat propel the music, which...