There is a distinct, jagged auditory flavor to the concept of velocity, something that hits you immediately when listening to Kaleidoscope Collision and their latest single, "Hiding Place." Listening to this Malaga-based duo feels like stumbling upon a secret transmission while spinning the radio dial in a stolen getaway car. https://open.spotify.com/track/14P1I2KuCPzR4srkWxQ3lH?si=818cdb1e7a994ee7 The track kicks in with a rhythmic pulse that refuses to ask for permission. Jovani...

When you hear the name Stephen Thomas, you might right away think of Charleston, West Virginia, or maybe his own genre name, "Universal" As a label, it does not feel like a neat box. Instead, it feels like an open field where hip-hop and alternative pop music mix. His most recent song, "Breaking Hearts," sounds a lot like that. It utilises sounds from artists like...