'Mr Discreet' feels like the soundtrack to a message you probably should not send, but send anyway. It has that late-night confidence, the sort that sits between a smirk and a confession. Danny Induce is not chasing noise here. He is chasing a mood: private attraction, careful moves, locked-screen romance, and the funny little thrill of keeping things quiet while the feeling gets louder. Danny Induce...

Not every song begins with the confidence to share it. For Toronto soul artist Tara Van, keeping music private for years preceded a decision to work with friends and confidants. "Miles On It" makes those relationships part of its creative identity. The four-track EP addresses love, loss and growth, but its guiding idea is practical. Staying hopeful need not mean doing everything yourself. Van's interests reach through...