The ascent of Daniel Nwosu Jr., better known by his stage name Dax, from the middle of Wichita, Kansas, to the forefront of the international music scene has been watched by the whole world of music. From the time of his early mixtapes, like as the influential "2pac Reincarnation Vol. 2: The Beginning," to the time of his viral duet "Cash Me Outside" with Danielle...

There is a specific kind of melodic stride in Lana Crow’s new release, “Orwellian Times,” that reminds me, quite vividly, of the way people walk when they’re late for a meeting they know is going to be an absolute disaster. It is brisk, purposeful, and rhythmically catchy, yet underpinned by a distinct, vibrating anxiety. This British singer-songwriter has crafted a track that feels less...