Empty Pinata – remember LA Rodriguez? – serves up the single "Bonfire," and honestly, the air changes slightly when you play it. It’s less like passively listening and more like discovering a singed diary page fluttering down a quiet street. The music itself is this curious contradiction, wrapping harrowing emotional shrapnel in the comforting gauze of indie-pop, flecked with soft rock warmth. A strangely...

Maswud Junior - Kontonkyi (Official Video) Released together with a Sean Lifer-directed video, the song’s visuals are laced with crisp shots that give viewers a glimpse of Maswud Junior’s side of town. The act is seen rocking the streets with his squad in all confidence and swagger, pushing the tightest of lyrics in the freshest of clothes. The video appears very organic with a touch...