Listening to “Small Town Syndrome” by thinking silly is an exercise in delightful contradiction. Dylan Morrison’s project, shaped here by the production hand of collaborator Margot Taylor, builds a sleek, propulsive chassis of dark pop and minimal techno, only to house an engine of pure, grinding ache. It’s the sound of someone forcing a smile so wide their face hurts, a dance track for...

Eri Rhema, a UK-based gospel artist, has yet again touched the hearts of her audience with her latest single, "Wait." The song marries spiritual quotations, such as "Be still and know that I am God" and "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths," with great artistry. Everyone knows her voice, which is emotional and spontaneous at the same time. To...