Before listening to a single note of Suris’ new album, “Pertinax”, I spent a few minutes just looking at the word. Pertinax. It has the distinct ring of a Stoic philosopher’s last defiant utterance or maybe a type of beetle known for its unusually stubborn shell. What a curious flag to fly for a collection of songs in an age of fleeting distraction. But...

The song is structured like a silent confession, beginning with the intimacy of a diary entry placed to music. Its smooth introduction transports listeners to a meditative world where emotions feel raw and unfiltered, courtesy of Naomi Jane. Her new single "IDWK (I Don't Wanna Know)" blends pop and R&B, taking a style that allows each moment to breathe. The beginning verses are guided by...