London's enchanting gospel songbird, Olaedo Ibe, graces the music scene once again with her latest single, "Golden Skin." Born in London to Nigerian parents, Olaedo's musical journey began in the hallowed halls of church and local events, where her voice first found its wings. What truly sets her apart is her ability to marry music with empowering lyrics that resonate deeply with people, transcending race,...

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...