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...

OlivetheBoy's Road Manager Demzy Gh Shapes the Future of Afrobeat Meet Hackim Assi, also known as Demzy Gh, the driving force in the Ghanaian music scene, shaping the careers of emerging Afrobeat talents like OlivetheBoy. Born on April 2, 1994, this multifaceted talent manager has become a driving force behind some of the country's most exciting musical acts. Demzy's journey began on the airwaves, where he featured...