Silja Rós sends us “Letters from my past,” and it’s as if one has been handed a velvet pouch of smoothed sea glass, each piece a shard of memory polished by time. Listening feels like sorting through them, the Icelandic musician’s neo-soul and pop songwriting unfurling narratives from what must be deeply personal old diaries. There’s an intimacy here akin to deciphering faded ink...

"My Star" is the name of Hughdem's new song, a tribute to Dilla, which he released from his home in Hampshire. This song is a contemporary reinterpretation of a Jaylib hit, reworking the original with new ideas and a different style. Dynamic and captivating, it combines soulful samples with powerful 808s and a danceable rhythm. The lyrics tell a heartfelt love narrative, evoking the thrill and...