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...

Yes, she has returned, and yes, she has succeeded once more. This time around, however, she improved upon it significantly. Her skills and expertise are unquestionable because she excels at everything she does. Yemi Love, a Nigerian-American singer and composer, recently released a new tune titled "Only You (Abokoku)" in which she portrays love in the most charming way imaginable. She explores the finer points of...