The latest from Jacob and the Starry Eyed Shadows, “Racing on the Back Straight,” performs a fantastic trick: it dresses up a full-blown existential crisis in its summer best and sends it to the beach. This Glasgow solo architect, Jacob, has constructed a Trojan horse of a track, all propulsive indie rock guitars and a pop-punk chorus so immediate it feels like you’ve known...

Alexz Johnson is back with her next project, a 10-track album expected to create waves as a genre-blending work that promises to take listeners on a fascinating musical journey. "Borderline" is a tune with compelling rhythms and airy vocals that can create a gripping and immersive musical experience. The song's fascinating rhythms developed an enticing aspect that attracts listeners and makes them feel mesmerized or lost...