The experimental electronic music has a new voice emerging from the beach of Iceland’s south shore. Kristrún in her debut EP of “Covet” as an autonomous musician, composer and music maker is biding attention to that world. This release is a darker take on heartbreak, jealousy, and loneliness taking place in an avant-garde soundscape. With parents who were musicians, Kristrún took her first steps into the...

Ghanaian artist Rie Osei continues to shape her global soundscape with “Problem,” a confident fusion of Amapiano/Afrohouse built for movement, mood, and magnetic groove. Produced by Sarmyfire and Jhinzo from Nigeria, the record carries an undeniably pleasing percussion, deep rhythm, and Rie’s smooth, commanding vocal tone. The track was mixed and mastered by MikeMillzOnEm (Ghana), whose sonic precision has defined hits for female Ghanaian artists dominating...