The new single "Nous Deux" by Tendo is a mesmerizing example of how a variety of sounds, coupled with a beautiful and commanding voice, provide an enthralling effect. With its closeness and comfort, this song is perfect for the days leading up to summer and will make listeners think of loved ones. As a sonic excursion that engulfs you in a rich, personal realm, its comprehensive...

Brother Dolly tunes into a beautifully bizarre frequency on their new synth-pop single, "Transmission Number 5". Working as an enigmatic trio separated by entirely different time zones, Dan Whitehouse, Jason Tarver, and Tom Greenwood piece their music together across oceans. They fold the audio residue of everyday life—the rhythmic rush of a Tokyo subway, the hollow whir of spinning bicycle wheels—into an intensely hypnotic,...