Obi Alfred is bringing old R&B to a new audience and serving as a torchbearer for the genre. Born in New Jersey and bred in Texas, the Nigerian-American’s unique approach pays respect to the titans of the genre while pushing into daring, current terrain. Now, with the most captivating songs of his early career, Obi is establishing himself as one of the most significant emerging talents...

Cat Cork, hailing from Woy Woy, just dropped "Promise Me," a single that feels like finding a lost photo tucked in the back of an old book. It's indie folk, yes, but not the type that’s content just being strummed on a porch. This one carries a weight, a quiet dread almost. It's about the choices we make when fear gets a bit too...