There is a specific kind of melodic stride in Lana Crow’s new release, “Orwellian Times,” that reminds me, quite vividly, of the way people walk when they’re late for a meeting they know is going to be an absolute disaster. It is brisk, purposeful, and rhythmically catchy, yet underpinned by a distinct, vibrating anxiety. This British singer-songwriter has crafted a track that feels less...

From the heartbeat of Austin's eclectic music scene emerges Sasha Ortiz, a singer-songwriter with a gift for crafting melodies that linger long after the final note fades. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as Little Dragon and Sade, Ortiz has managed to carve a niche for herself that's unmistakably her own. It's not just the versatility across genres that sets her apart the palpable emotion infused...