Listening to the new DaLomonze EP, "Picture Day," is a study in deceptive portraiture. You’re told it’s about capturing a moment, a fixed smile for the world, documenting personal growth. The Cleveland artist’s vocals are certainly grand enough for a milestone, full-bodied and cinematic, with an orchestral sweep that feels both holy and expensive. But something is hiding in the gorgeous frame. It’s not...

The song by Issy Winstanley is captivating; it has the ideal amount of atmosphere, and her laid-back manner is enticing. Her most recent single, "Never Have I Ever," exemplifies the naivety, fun, and openness that she is known for. Issy's goal with this song is to create an atmosphere in which the listener feels as though they are catching up with an old friend over a...