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, strangely compelling contradiction. On the surface, the alt-pop framework pulses with an upbeat, almost defiant energy; this is the slick, rock-tinged anxiety of a Machine Gun Kelly track built for open-road brooding. But beneath it, the narrative, carried by those...

Aubryanna’s first single, “CoverGirl,” is a fresh air. Aubryanna seamlessly mixes the R&B attitude with the pop dynamics to create a sound that is indeed refreshing and resonant. With a bouncy beat and a catchy chorus, “CoverGirl” is an instant attention grabber. The production mixes polished modern pop with a touch of classic soul and serves as a perfect background for Aubryanna’s passionate singing. With...