At a time when so much pop music is screaming to be heard over the noise of the algorithm, finding an artist who understands the raw power of restraint is incredibly refreshing. Swiss musician Ana April has achieved exactly that with her latest release 'Revolution'. This fresh indie alt-pop single does not rely on massive beat drops or aggressive vocal runs to make its point. Instead,...

The orchestral opening stops a listener’s scroll. Roger K’s “Please Don’t Put It on Me,” arrives as cinematic dark pop with a real ache at its centre. The independent Australian singer, songwriter and producer gives adult force to a child’s plea, placing inner-child pressure, fear and self-worth against trap and drill-informed drums. It is direct, dark and built for the moment when somebody finally says the...