Micah Rose-Trespeuch’s new album, "Coughing Up Blood," feels less like a listening experience and more like witnessing an urgent, almost involuntary act of transmutation. Rose-Trespeuch (piano, vocals), with Julien Baraness masterfully texturing the soundscapes and Gaetan Allard providing the often-fractured, sometimes thunderous pulse on drums, has crafted something akin to a diary written in volatile ink. One moment, you're amidst Chopin-esque piano runs that...

British rapper KADE, who is known for being creative and talented, has just put out a new song called "Don't Matter." He raps about how dangerous it is to be too focused on fame and miss out on living a life without it getting in the way. It's a deep and realistic message. If you get out of bed every morning with a goal, this song...