There is a peculiar friction to the digital textures of Skylarka and her new album, "Somnorine". It’s supposed to be chiptune-influenced synthwave, but listening to it feels less like browsing the internet and more like chewing on aluminum foil while watching Blade Runner on a CRT monitor that’s slowly degaussing. It’s a sensory contradiction bright, crystalline pop hooks wrestling with the deep, existential dread...

The Nigerian musician KOHDEE has returned with a new single titled "Mr Fantastic," an ode to his female listeners. His interpretation of the song is so captivating that we know it will appeal to every single one of the ladies. That is the bare minimum you should expect. The Nigerian singer recorded it with boundless enthusiasm, and its hypnotic melodies are universal in their ability to...