Sam Ostler’s new single, “Lights,” then. It unfolds less like a sudden, intrusive glare and more like the slow, determined burn of a really good stage light finally finding its mark after a prolonged blackout. It’s pop, yes, vibrant and undeniably contemporary as advertised – clean lines, clear intentions. Yet, there’s a certain satisfying heft beneath the melodic uplift, a feeling that these notes...

The song very much is what the headline describes. We don't dramatize anything; everything is exactly as we describe it. Perpie has released a new song titled "Ututu (Teta)"; it is a lively and soulful song that expands on the rhythmic patterns and erratic tempo of African labour songs. It's a wonderful mix of jazz, soul, and folk, with captivating rhythms, calm melodies, and honest lyrics....