From Ghana to Global: Richard Akoto Darko's Musical Revolution Through Musicearshot Richard Akoto Darko is a creative force in the ever-changing world of digital music news. He is changing how people find and connect with new acts. Akoto is the founder and creative director of Musicearshot. He has created a digital haven where aspiring artists can find their voice and music fans can find their next...

There is a peculiar friction to the digital textures of Skylarka and her new album, "Somnorine". It’s supposed to be chiptune-influenced synthwave, but listening to it feels less like browsing the internet and more like chewing on aluminum foil while watching Blade Runner on a CRT monitor that’s slowly degaussing. It’s a sensory contradiction bright, crystalline pop hooks wrestling with the deep, existential dread...