That is the intended emotional response to music. When people relate to you on a deeper level, they are more likely to stick around for the trip. Rapper G4ZZA of the United Kingdom is back with another rap tune titled "On Reflection" that speaks to the universal truths and emotions that many people experience daily but find difficult to articulate. The intensity of this song, which...

Remy Smith’s "Short Ride Down" arrived not with a crash, but with the insistent hum of fluorescent lights in a waiting room you can’t quite leave. This slice of indie rock, edged with the introspection of folk, doesn't just sing about the Los Angeles hustle; it smells faintly of studio air conditioning and the specific anxiety of knowing your smile is part of the...