Listening to the new EP from Mahto & The Loose Balloons, “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue,” is like opening a wooden box found in an attic. The contents aren't keepsakes, but vows—four jagged promises made to oneself in the quiet aftermath of a great uncoupling. https://open.spotify.com/album/3tCZ38eK4scP2ncv8ga7WM?si=RJGgjZhlQSWNOxxaRbKPZg This is music that breathes the air of the room it was born in. Mahto Addison-Browder’s voice...

For a young boy his age, you wouldn't expect him to deliver such engaging lyrics, but it goes to show that he has what it takes to overcome and surpass your expectations. J4F, a London-based rapper, has released his debut single, "Be Patient," which discusses the rise of social media and continually seeing individuals in better circumstances than you. According to the young artist, this can...