Listening to gnomes’ new EP, “Microclimbs,” feels less like hearing songs and more like stumbling upon a meticulously catalogued collection of internal weather systems. The Berlin artist has shed an acoustic skin, emerging with a sound that’s electric, nervy, and complex. This is music for feeling overwhelmed in a way that’s almost, dare I say it, cozy. https://open.spotify.com/album/6a9jnB0IcQDdP6BHLaHpdJ?si=1zS3355CRwe4oaDcdouNeA The warm, watery warble of a Wurli synth...

Femi Jaye, a Nigerian artist, and designer who was born in London, like to let his work speak for itself. https://soundcloud.com/femijaye Femi demonstrates his versatility throughout his career by pushing the boundaries of UK Afro-fusion, showcasing his signature blend of infectious melodies, dynamic delivery, and unconventional flair. Femi made the decision to reimagine himself as someone with a mission after the difficult year of 2020 brought him...