Micah Rose-Trespeuch’s new album, "Coughing Up Blood," feels less like a listening experience and more like witnessing an urgent, almost involuntary act of transmutation. Rose-Trespeuch (piano, vocals), with Julien Baraness masterfully texturing the soundscapes and Gaetan Allard providing the often-fractured, sometimes thunderous pulse on drums, has crafted something akin to a diary written in volatile ink. One moment, you're amidst Chopin-esque piano runs that...

Swedish singer, Moulod makes a big reappearance with his song "Kitsune," which is a fantastic mix of Afrobeats and R&B. The Afrobeats percussion gives the song a lively feel with its shakers and syncopated drums that make you want to dance. "Kitsune" has a light beat with soulful vocals and modest Afro-inspired instrumentation on top. The song makes you feel both joyful and thoughtful. This song is...