Badtaste, the creative vehicle of Czech-German artist Anna Kristina, has dropped a conceptual diptych titled "Hedonism, Sobriety." Now operating out of Paris, the singer, songwriter, and dancer has constructed a release that thrives on friction. It is a project that looks directly at the messy, often contradictory nature of human desire and refuses to tidy it up for easy consumption. The music operates in the...

The Melbourne artist's Nicosongs debut single gives anxiety a club-ready pulse 'Insane (sb90 Remix)' without sanding down the ache underneath. Nicosongs comes in hot on 'Insane (sb90 Remix)', then lets the hurt sneak through the lights. This is the kind of pop track that feels ready for a crowded room, but it keeps one eye on the exit sign. It has bounce, drama, and a...