Irie Keef, a vibrant new voice in the Afro-Caribbean music scene, has made an electrifying debut, fusing the energy of major music festivals from Miami to Jamaica into a unique auditory experience. Working closely with Dominican artist Nelly Stharre, Keef’s music ebbs and flows with the rhythm of the three languages she seamlessly blends French, Creole, and English. Drawing inspiration from the inimitable Staniski, Keef presents...

Right then, let’s talk about Sean Kennedy and his latest single, "Insane." It arrived, not so much announced, as simply appearing in the sonic landscape, like finding a misplaced chess piece on a park bench. Kennedy, who’s apparently been putting pen to paper since he was ten (good lord, what angst were you channeling at ten?), crafts this slice of indie pop that digs...