Arden Alexa, a rising singer-songwriter from San Francisco, is making waves in the music industry with her unique and quirky indie-pop sound. From a young age, Arden was captivated by music and singing, and her passion led her to participate in musical activities throughout high school. In 2021, she released her first single and has been dedicated to her craft. Arden draws inspiration from pop icons...

Listening to “Small Town Syndrome” by thinking silly is an exercise in delightful contradiction. Dylan Morrison’s project, shaped here by the production hand of collaborator Margot Taylor, builds a sleek, propulsive chassis of dark pop and minimal techno, only to house an engine of pure, grinding ache. It’s the sound of someone forcing a smile so wide their face hurts, a dance track for...