Some pop songs are built for escapism. They offer a three-minute vacation from the weight of things. Paul Jenner, the creative force behind the musical project 50mething, seems uninterested in this kind of holiday. His work is consistently grounded in the here and now, tackling the social and political agitations of our time with a composer’s ear and a critical eye. His 2026 single, “You Can’t...

Swedish Singer-Songwriter XOLYDIA Weaves Poetic Narratives with Folk and Indie Pop "Summer Waltz" New Swedish singer XOLYDIA's dreamy first EP, "Summer's Dream," is sure to charm the music world. With the first song, "Summer Waltz," a new sound in indie and folk pop music was born. XOLYDIA and producer Sara Idani work together to make a sound that is both deep and personal. They are known...