When you hear the name Stephen Thomas, you might right away think of Charleston, West Virginia, or maybe his own genre name, "Universal" As a label, it does not feel like a neat box. Instead, it feels like an open field where hip-hop and alternative pop music mix. His most recent song, "Breaking Hearts," sounds a lot like that. It utilises sounds from artists like...

When Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern collaborate on electronic music, they become Sofi Tukker, a genre-defying duo that emphasises inclusivity, unity, and self-empowerment. Sofi Tukker's collaboration with John Summit on "Sun Came Up" peaked at number one on the Billboard Dance Airplay chart in 2021, and they also recorded "Mon Cheri," a trilingual effort with Amadou and Mariam. Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry...