Swedish Singer-Songwriter XOLYDIA Weaves Poetic Narratives with Folk and Indie Pop "Summer Waltz" New Swedish singer XOLYDIA's dreamy first EP, "Summer's Dream," is sure to charm the music world. With the first song, "Summer Waltz," a new sound in indie and folk pop music was born. XOLYDIA and producer Sara Idani work together to make a sound that is both deep and personal. They are known...

There’s a curious sort of old-soul gravity to Amelina’s single, “Step by Step,” one that defies the pop-rock sheen and the artist’s young age. The track opens with a resolute, almost stern, string and piano line that feels less like an invitation to a party and more like the sound of someone tying their shoelaces before a long journey. This is the sound of...