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...

Cat Cork, hailing from Woy Woy, just dropped "Promise Me," a single that feels like finding a lost photo tucked in the back of an old book. It's indie folk, yes, but not the type that’s content just being strummed on a porch. This one carries a weight, a quiet dread almost. It's about the choices we make when fear gets a bit too...