Born to Congolese parents and raised in a bustling household, Janga's early exposure to a kaleidoscope of musical styles paved the way for his unique artistic journey. While Janga has a deep appreciation for the works of numerous 20th- and 21st-century musicians, he's never been shy about naming his favourites. Among the legends that have left an indelible mark on him, Tupac Shakur, Michael Jackson, and...

Matt Nation drops "April’s Fool," and I am instantly struck by the sheer exhaustion of loving a hologram. The Brooklyn-born, LA-based artist has a knack for dissolving the borders between alt-pop, R&B, and nu-disco, but here, he channels a soul-stirring pop-punk urgency through a laid-back, indie-pop filter. https://open.spotify.com/track/7rPHpg1lXMiQFFuuIX9ZT5 It is a strange, brilliant contrast. A melancholic chord loop cycles endlessly, creating a flowing foundation for Nation's...