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...

'C'est La Vie': Jerard Rice Pushes Hip-Hop Boundaries with Raw Introspection Jerard Rice, who goes by the name Rice, keeps changing hip-hop with his unique style and great music. Rice is a well-known name in hip-hop circles all over the world for his ability to combine catchy lyrics with catchy beats. His newest hit, "C'est La Vie," shows how good he is at writing songs that people...