Some tracks politely ask for your attention, while others simply grab you by the collar and refuse to let go. The newest drop from this Los Angeles based powerhouse 4fro Nick falls entirely into the latter category, hitting the ear with the kind of immediate, undeniable force that makes you want to drop whatever you are doing and move. It captures the exact feeling of finally...

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...