There is a peculiar friction to the digital textures of Skylarka and her new album, "Somnorine". It’s supposed to be chiptune-influenced synthwave, but listening to it feels less like browsing the internet and more like chewing on aluminum foil while watching Blade Runner on a CRT monitor that’s slowly degaussing. It’s a sensory contradiction bright, crystalline pop hooks wrestling with the deep, existential dread...

Chloe Tang takes the form of a breath of fresh air, her presence and true essence balanced with its characterization. Tang releases an anthem of self–redefinition for all times of the year and time in pop music that connects with her latest "2.0" However, “2.0” is not just another buzzworthy song in the industry today. It is a musical way to describe how a person...