The enigmatic Icelandic composer, songwriter, and performer Inki has recently made waves in the music landscape by exploring the realm of avant-pop. Inki has captivated music fans all around the globe with her unique character and bold artistic choices. Inki's new album, "Destructive Interference," is a musical excursion that combines her ethereal vocals and electronic instruments with live drumming played by the brilliant Höskuldur Eirksson. It...

The orchestral opening stops a listener’s scroll. Roger K’s “Please Don’t Put It on Me,” arrives as cinematic dark pop with a real ache at its centre. The independent Australian singer, songwriter and producer gives adult force to a child’s plea, placing inner-child pressure, fear and self-worth against trap and drill-informed drums. It is direct, dark and built for the moment when somebody finally says the...