You hit play, and immediately, the atmosphere shifts. Boey does not waste time easing you into his new album, "The False Prince". The Ipoh-born, UK-based singer-songwriter grabs your attention by doing the exact opposite of what you expect. Instead of loud, aggressive anthems about the state of society, he offers a masterclass in quiet intensity. This 13-track record is a bold, beautiful exploration of modern...

The best breakup comebacks do not beg for the microphone. They take it, turn up the guitar, and leave the room with the bill. Exzenya’s “B!tch Please” is built for the moment. This 3:17 blues-rock single turns a cheating-husband story away from misery and toward the dry satisfaction of seeing the deal clearly. The person who thought she was stealing a life is handed the less...