There is a specific kind of melodic stride in Lana Crow’s new release, “Orwellian Times,” that reminds me, quite vividly, of the way people walk when they’re late for a meeting they know is going to be an absolute disaster. It is brisk, purposeful, and rhythmically catchy, yet underpinned by a distinct, vibrating anxiety. This British singer-songwriter has crafted a track that feels less...

The song's emotional content—which revolves around feelings of attraction, enjoying passions, being enticing, and being seduced—makes it likely that it will remain stuck in your head. "Bare Options" is the name of Suki Bedeaux's latest single, which captures the raw and complicated world of romance and intimacy with its 'Alt Fusion' delivery and distinctively British sound. Bedeaux is an artist from Brixton, South London. Embracing unique...