There’s a curious sort of old-soul gravity to Amelina’s single, “Step by Step,” one that defies the pop-rock sheen and the artist’s young age. The track opens with a resolute, almost stern, string and piano line that feels less like an invitation to a party and more like the sound of someone tying their shoelaces before a long journey. This is the sound of...

A singer, songwriter, and composer from Pittsburgh, United States with the name of Monti Korbelle has done something remarkable. He has released a remarkable album titled "The Absolute State of the Absolute State," which is a name of great significance. Korbelle borrows from the palette of artists like Tove Lo, Oklou, S10, MILYMA, James Blake and Lana Lubany to give contemporary music a new and...