Robin James Hurt’s “A Song, A Story Told” arrives with a sound you can almost run a thumb over, like worn corduroy. In an age of sterile, diamond-polished productions, this album is a defiantly handmade thing, tracked onto vintage cassette machines. The result is not a flaw, but an ingredient. A faint, persistent hiss breathes alongside the instruments, a ghost in the machine who...

Zimbabwean musician Julian King has hit the jackpot with his latest release, "Tiktok Girl." The song is a fantastic fusion of Afrobeats and dancehall, showcasing the incredible synergy of Haniel Muzerengwa, Jordache Grant, and Grammy-winning producer Jah Born. Having worked with renowned artists like RZA, Will Smith, Lit Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and Ice Cube, Jah Born brings his expertise to the table. Jordache Grant, who has performed...