Allan Jamisen’s new single, “Living the Dream,” settles in not with a shout, but with the unsettling quiet of finding oneself utterly lost in familiar territory. It’s pop-rock, sure, the label fits loosely enough, but the air hangs thick with something else. Jamisen’s vocals, subterranean and strangely calm, anchor the track. They don't soar; they resonate, like the hum you feel through the floorboards...

At a time when so much pop music is screaming to be heard over the noise of the algorithm, finding an artist who understands the raw power of restraint is incredibly refreshing. Swiss musician Ana April has achieved exactly that with her latest release 'Revolution'. This fresh indie alt-pop single does not rely on massive beat drops or aggressive vocal runs to make its point. Instead,...