Listening to Zov.yay’s new single, “No Watches,” is like catching yourself forgetting what day of the week it is, and then deciding you quite like it. There’s a distinct feeling of unshouldering here, a shedding of temporal anxiety. Zov.yay’s flow is less a performance and more a conversation you’ve walked into, a comfortable, self-assured account of having arrived somewhere important without having watched the...

Mariano Junior, a remarkable vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, audio designer, music producer, and the creative force behind Estdio Hertz in Brazil, embodies the essence of versatility in the music industry. Drawing inspiration from genres as diverse as bossa nova, samba, pop, folk music, and jazz, he weaves a tapestry of harmonious melodies that resonate with listeners on a profound level. At the core of Mariano Junior's musicality lies...