The single from Syracuse’s ORWAX, “Everything's Addictive,” doesn’t so much ask a question as it does state a grim, unblinking diagnosis for the modern soul. From its first notes, the track establishes itself not as a party anthem for self-destruction, but as the sound of the machine humming underneath our choices. The trio—a self-contained unit of Ryan and Jim Moran, with Jason Randall on...

Gratitude is essential in all circumstances, and Nigerian musician Majestic BN is here with his most recent song that emphasizes this and other related themes. The song "Give Thanks (Mind Your Business)" features hypnotic voices and is an exciting, danceable Afrobeats tune about appreciation and taking care of one's business. It's the ideal fusion of upbeat rhythms, sultry melodies, and lyrics that perfectly encapsulate the spirit...