Silja Rós sends us “Letters from my past,” and it’s as if one has been handed a velvet pouch of smoothed sea glass, each piece a shard of memory polished by time. Listening feels like sorting through them, the Icelandic musician’s neo-soul and pop songwriting unfurling narratives from what must be deeply personal old diaries. There’s an intimacy here akin to deciphering faded ink...

Canadian artist Dax, whose compositions are known for their deep and engaging narratives and unique style, comes with a story that explores the psychological implications of toxic relationships in his new song, "Narcissist," with Phix. Dax, who once aspired to play basketball for a career, began to pursue music in college instead, and then became an outstanding rapper, being found by SoundCloud and composing hits...