Listening to Marie Chain’s new single, “Holy Water,” is like turning a corner to find yourself in the midst of a sacred ritual already unfolding. It’s a gathering by a riverbank, but the river is made of sound—a compelling, moving current of Global Soul that tugs you in before you’ve even had a chance to decide if you want to get wet. https://open.spotify.com/track/2cvoVVph7OUL2iUNs1KPJB?si=7eceaad2ae824ed6 The beat has...

The Far Rockaway R&B artist Jaz Vernon steps back in with a sleek single made for pre-save links, night plans, and repeat plays. "YKTV" does not beg for attention. It walks in dressed correctly, checks the lighting, and lets everyone else adjust. After a two-year pause, Jaz Vernon returns with a pop and R&B single that feels clean, stylish, and quietly charged. The title says plenty...