There’s a curious sort of old-soul gravity to Amelina’s single, “Step by Step,” one that defies the pop-rock sheen and the artist’s young age. The track opens with a resolute, almost stern, string and piano line that feels less like an invitation to a party and more like the sound of someone tying their shoelaces before a long journey. This is the sound of...

You know that heavy feeling right before a thunderstorm hits? The air is completely still, but you can feel the electricity building up. That is exactly what Bailey Grey's new single, "Give Me A Break," feels like from the very first second. The New Jersey native has dropped something completely unexpected, trading her usual indie pop sound for an experimental track that hits hard. It...