There is a specific kind of melodic stride in Lana Crow’s new release, “Orwellian Times,” that reminds me, quite vividly, of the way people walk when they’re late for a meeting they know is going to be an absolute disaster. It is brisk, purposeful, and rhythmically catchy, yet underpinned by a distinct, vibrating anxiety. This British singer-songwriter has crafted a track that feels less...

North-West England’s Olivia Booth is sweeping blades with every heart and ear after releasing her indie alternative pop accompanied by a slight degree of '90 nostalgia. Her latest single "Satisfied" is an exploration of relationships and the thirst for self-improvement. Olivia had just reached 16 years when her musical career took a new direction as she left for Brighton to study songwriting. This is where she...