The fastest pop songs arrive like a notification. Ben Lester’s self-titled debut does something more interesting: it lets the listener wait for the message to finish forming. Across 13 tracks for Mayfield Records, the London singer, songwriter, performer and producer turns patience into part of the pleasure. The result is indie pop with an arranger’s discipline, a record built for people who like a chorus but...

Mattan ft. AJ Musique - Forever (Official Video) German rap artist Mattan has teamed up with Ghanaian singer AJ Musique to write a letter to his unborn child in the form of the song “Forever” (Grund genug). The song is full of valuable advice, wishes, and promises for the child’s future. Every verse speaks of the great expectations and love for the child and her mum....