Casey McQuillen’s single “Better” arrives not with a bang, but with the quiet, decisive click of a well-made lock securing a door. It’s pop music, certainly, groomed and gleaming, yet beneath the surface bubbles a fierce kind of self-possession that’s less about demanding attention and more about curating who gets past the velvet rope of your own contentment. Coming from someone known for empowerment...

Sofi Vonn, a London-based New York-born electronic pop singer, has released her latest track, "Contagious" from her upcoming EP later this year. It is a song that covers a wide range of emotions and addresses a variety of societal concepts, including love, sexuality, and other common emotions that are both strong and relevant. "Contagious" acts as a reflection of society, showing its accomplishments, problems, and ambiguities...