Gary Mictian’s "All I Ever Wanted" has just zapped into my ears, and it’s like being handed a perfectly ripe, glowing fruit by a robot who might also be quietly plotting your emotional unraveling. This London producer delivers a single that struts with that tell-tale Hyperpop swagger; a beat so bouncy it could escape a child’s birthday party, a bassline with a satisfying, almost...

The internet has transformed the way we experience the world, but with constant connection has come a new kind of pressure.  “Rise” composed by Kate Stanford explores that uneasy reality, looking at the anxiety, hostility and separation that can grow in a culture shaped by timelines, trending topics and endless digital conversations. At a time when outrage can travel faster than understanding, “Rise” feels particularly relevant....