Chinese producer and DJ STRlighT maps the architecture of emotional repair on his studio album, "Ever Lasting (永·恒)". Calling himself "just a sadboi with soulful melodies," the artist has carved out a distinct presence in the Chinese melodic EDM sphere by treating gigantic dance structures as intimate confessionals. The record frames itself as an archive of youthful memories and redeemed sentiments, asking whether the...

Simona-Valentina’s new album, “Mirrors & Feathers,” arrived much like an unexpected guest at a tea party – one who’s been through a rather significant ordeal but still manages a fascinating, slightly skewed smile. This London-based songwriter, with roots trailing back to Transylvania, offers a collection that feels less like a polished performance and more like eavesdropping on intensely private, courageous conversations, rendered in dreamy,...