"Why Not" is the latest single by American pop artist Naomi Jane, and it's a celebration of the romantic ideals held by those who hold on to hope even in the face of adversity. Great romance movies have an enduring influence on people, and this song seems to be reflecting on that experience as it compels us to let go of our limitations and dance...

It's... a sunbeam through a raincloud, isn't it? That’s the initial feeling, anyway. Hal St John and Cherrie Anderson, the British-Filipino duo known as Ooberfuse, have delivered a track that bounces between vibrant pop and something a bit more globally aware. This song feels less like a commercial, and it might just be the flavor needed to add a punch. I was doing some...