Sam Ostler’s new single, “Lights,” then. It unfolds less like a sudden, intrusive glare and more like the slow, determined burn of a really good stage light finally finding its mark after a prolonged blackout. It’s pop, yes, vibrant and undeniably contemporary as advertised – clean lines, clear intentions. Yet, there’s a certain satisfying heft beneath the melodic uplift, a feeling that these notes...

Laurel, a London-based artist also known as Carlene Simms, has released "Move From Me" and demonstrates that she has evolved as a musician and has become a force to be reckoned with in modern music. The single ensures that Lahrel is shining as an artist thanks to her unique voice, which can create exciting soundscapes and an original hybrid of R&B, soul, and pop infused...