Koala Bar's EP, “The Antelope,” arrived not like a soothing balm, but more like finding a beautifully weathered rock in your shoe – unexpectedly present, slightly uncomfortable, yet demanding attention. This collection from the Malmö collective wraps you in atmospheric soundscapes that feel both vast and claustrophobic, a sonic representation of staring at the ceiling in the dead of night, mind buzzing with everything...

Fiona Amaka’s new single, “Cowards and Shadows,” doesn’t kick down the door; it slips the lock and vanishes into the night, leaving the chain on. There’s a particular London cool to this departure, a swagger in its disappearing act. The track's lauded Bowie-esque posture is immediately apparent, thanks in no small part to Andy Zanini's sharp, stalking guitar work. It’s less a gentle fade...