Nishy, whose family tree stretches across many countries, infuses alternative R&B and pop music with a distinctively global flavour. She makes the most of the opportunities presented by her varied background to create a sonically complex tapestry that resists easy categorization. Memories From A Vinyl, her first album, is an amazing maiden release that echoes the eclectic mix of her French, Mauritian, and Indian background via...

In the crowded arena of modern hip-hop, where declarations of power are often measured in decibels and dollar signs, Exzenya’s “International Power” operates on a completely different axis. It is a calculated, composed, and deeply psychological piece of work that feels less like a song and more like a demonstration. This is power as understood by a behavioural scientist: a force that is engineered, not...