Imagine being strangers to the best of friends. It is a depressing scenario, and in his most recent song, "Strangers," Fate Under Fire speaks about it. With a powerful felt piano and half-time drumming, the American vocalist takes an increasingly acoustic approach. These elements can add a new and exciting aspect to a song, making it feel more natural and emotive. Concerning electronic or overly manufactured...

SHAB channels survival itself on her new single, "Skin & Bones". The Persian American artist, a former refugee who rebuilt her life to become a prominent advocate for displaced persons globally, delivers something completely fascinating here. Born in the terrifying aftermath of her partner’s severe car crash, you might anticipate a heavy, mourning dirge. Instead, she weaponizes euphoria. https://open.spotify.com/track/6hdR6RTBE4SaYeg0sMg6Q7?si=72acc5770cc14863 The song hits you with an unabashedly...