There’s a curious sort of old-soul gravity to Amelina’s single, “Step by Step,” one that defies the pop-rock sheen and the artist’s young age. The track opens with a resolute, almost stern, string and piano line that feels less like an invitation to a party and more like the sound of someone tying their shoelaces before a long journey. This is the sound of...

There is a distinct, jagged auditory flavor to the concept of velocity, something that hits you immediately when listening to Kaleidoscope Collision and their latest single, "Hiding Place." Listening to this Malaga-based duo feels like stumbling upon a secret transmission while spinning the radio dial in a stolen getaway car. https://open.spotify.com/track/14P1I2KuCPzR4srkWxQ3lH?si=818cdb1e7a994ee7 The track kicks in with a rhythmic pulse that refuses to ask for permission. Jovani...