Raquel Ramos really mixes it up on her single "Advice," drawing from what feels like a whole generational Rolodex of music. You've got that 90s alt-rock edge, some pure pop earnestness, and hints of R&B soul woven through it. And the song itself (from Ramos, who used to be Sirena Sol) doesn't hit you softly; it feels more like the surprise of finding a...

Turning thirty can pull the past suddenly close. Zo Burton gives that feeling a patient pulse on “space” his debut contemporary R&B single. The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, producer and musician sits with the people, relationships and experiences that marked his twenties, then asks how they might remain present as life changes. It is a slow-burning introduction with warmth enough to draw listeners in and restraint enough to...