Morsrot’s new single, "Primrose Path," is less a gentle stroll and more a full-body collision with a garden wall. This Maltese-via-Berlin outfit has forged a sound so thick with intent it feels architectural. The riffs are not so much played as they are built, one groaning, distorted slab at a time, creating a structure that feels both imprisoning and fiercely protective. It is the...

Cat Mayel's "FREE" arrived, not on a silver platter, but more like a rogue pigeon delivering a very important message – a crumpled napkin with profound scribbles. This Nigerian producer, composer, arranger, and all-around sonic sorceress has served up a single dose of alternative neo-soul that feels… well, free. As free as a shopping cart with a wonky wheel, anyway. It goes where it...