Near Death Experience's single, "Shake," arrived not so much as music, but as a sudden, urgent insistence. It’s London psych-rock-soul alright, but brewed with something fiercely immediate, demanding attention like a ringing telephone in an empty room. The core quartet – Ian Whiteling guiding the trip with vocals and guitar fuzz, Joshua Van Ness laying down a heartbeat that feels both frantic and locked-in,...

Among ASMI's many singles, "Met Me First" is the most recent. Featuring ASMI's passionate vocals and deeply felt music, this soul-stirring piece explores themes of coming into one's own and everlasting love. Many feel deeply connected to the song's profoundly contemplative lyrics and mesmerizing music. ASMI is a bright newcomer to the modern music scene thanks to her ability to express nuanced feelings via her songs. ASMI...