The first listen of Haus of Sound’s new single, “Mirage,” is like walking into a room where a beautifully ornate vase has just been shattered against a wall. There's a jagged, crystalline energy here, a collision of theatrical drama and raw, modern discontent. Evolving from their 2000s tribute roots, the Everett band has synthesized the best of that era’s angst—the coiled tension of early...

The indie pop duo Grace & Moji have finally released their latest project, “Sad Times." They attempted to establish themselves as independent people while still in a relationship with one another, which had an influence on their plot. The Sad Times video compliments is a visual extravaganza, fusing reality with fantasy to explore the complexities of being sad. The video is directed by John Frost, and...