The latest from Jacob and the Starry Eyed Shadows, “Racing on the Back Straight,” performs a fantastic trick: it dresses up a full-blown existential crisis in its summer best and sends it to the beach. This Glasgow solo architect, Jacob, has constructed a Trojan horse of a track, all propulsive indie rock guitars and a pop-punk chorus so immediate it feels like you’ve known...

Swedish singer, Moulod makes a big reappearance with his song "Kitsune," which is a fantastic mix of Afrobeats and R&B. The Afrobeats percussion gives the song a lively feel with its shakers and syncopated drums that make you want to dance. "Kitsune" has a light beat with soulful vocals and modest Afro-inspired instrumentation on top. The song makes you feel both joyful and thoughtful. This song is...