Balwako’s new single, "Bitch Please," doesn’t so much arrive as detonate – a burst of queer dark-pop that rattles the windows of expectation. This Amsterdam artist, trailing a "Slavic boy-core aesthetic" and a flair for the theatrical, isn't just making electro-pop; he's staging a minor opera in under three minutes, all bass-heavy beats and a synth line that feels like a velvet curtain dramatically...

The latest single by SMILEZ, an American rapper, "Someday" has the perfect amount of energy and vibe to make you feel connected to it. This is the first tune off of his next album, "Ur In My World," which will consist of 15 songs all of the same high quality. The words of this song are well-written. They leave an impression on you and stir your...