Sam Akins' new song "i'm fine, i'm ok" delves into themes of inner power, tenacity, and the disparity between how someone displays themselves to the outside and their hidden troubles. This is a prominent theme in music and art because it may speak to many people who have suffered terrible times in their lives, as the song portrays the notion that even when confronted with...

The Malaysian-born, London-based artist Jemerine Chan turns heartbreak, indie pop warmth, and folk-pop honesty into a single "Let Go" that feels private, direct, and ready for repeat plays. Some songs hit because they sound like the exact second you stop arguing with your own heart. Jemerine Chan's "Let Go" has that feeling. It sits down, looks you in the eye, and says the thing you...