The latest from Jacob and the Starry Eyed Shadows, “Racing on the Back Straight,” performs a fantastic trick: it dresses up a full-blown existential crisis in its summer best and sends it to the beach. This Glasgow solo architect, Jacob, has constructed a Trojan horse of a track, all propulsive indie rock guitars and a pop-punk chorus so immediate it feels like you’ve known...

Rising Star Blakid Bridges Ga Rap's Past and Future with Masterful Homage In "Letter to Tinny" Blakid transforms admiration into artistry with "Letter to Tinny," a striking tribute that breathes fresh energy into Ghana's Ga rap tradition. The track arrives as a thoughtful meditation on legacy, carrying the weight of respect while showcasing the emerging rapper's technical prowess. Fresh off his breakthrough appearance in Shatta Wale's...