Amy-Lin Slezak’s “Known 3 Yrs. Seen 24 Hrs” opens with the bright, optimistic twang of country pop, a sound so sun-drenched you can almost feel the heat coming off the asphalt. The fiddle weaves itself through clean acoustic strums and soaring electric guitars, a musical language we all know. But the story it tells is something wonderfully specific, a peculiar ache you didn't know...

New music from sensational UK musician D3's upcoming project, "Product Of Society", is titled "Illuminati", and it is expected to be released later this year. Lyrically, the song is razor-sharp, and the storytelling and direct delivery are ideal for dealing with difficult or controversial topics like the one she sang about here. She incorporates hypnotic, danceable grooves, which provide a contrast to the sombre subject matter...