Have you ever felt a strange sense of nostalgia for a time you never lived in? Like a phantom limb for a past that isn’t yours. It’s a peculiar sensation, that anachronistic ache. Listening to “Lost,” the debut album from Dallas artist Jake Vera, evokes a similar feeling. It’s a record built with the tools of the 21st century, a collaboration forged in the crucible of...

Ghanaian singer-songwriter MaaMi is set to release her new single, “Come Alive,” this Friday, March 27, 2026, across all major streaming platforms. Following the emotional depth of her acclaimed single “Pressure,” the forthcoming record marks a vibrant, groove-led pivot, a signal that a bold new chapter in her sonic evolution has arrived. Opening with tight live drums and an infectious bassline, “Come Alive” fuses Afro-rooted rhythm with contemporary soul...