The fiercely independent, Idaho-raised rapper nick! channels a deeply overstimulated, restless frequency on his new EP, "GEEKED!". Born in 2006 and building a fervent following entirely without industry co-signs, he occupies an interesting lane in new-wave underground hip-hop. His music sounds precisely like the brain chemistry of an internet-raised creative processing the blinding speed of newfound success. He writes and produces melodic, hard-hitting rap...

Hit play on "Bon Voyage" and you are instantly transported to a place where the sun never sets and the vibes are perpetually immaculate. The latest single from Malaga-based duo Kaleidoscope Collision is a shot of pure, unadulterated serotonin. Heather and Jovani have managed to bottle the feeling of a perfect summer day, shaking it up with a healthy dose of psychedelic energy that makes...