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 first few seconds of 'Indigo' hit like a sudden plunge into a freezing pool. It is an immediate shock to the system that quickly gives way to a strange, floating calm. You are instantly submerged in a sonic environment that feels both chaotic and perfectly controlled. This is not background music for a casual commute. It is a full-body experience that demands your attention...