Some people walk into your life and change the entire atmosphere without even trying and that feeling sits at the centre of Slay Raché’s “You Make Me Wanna Dance,” a lively new release that captures the excitement of meeting someone who makes everything feel lighter. Moving between catchy pop melodies and the smooth textures of R&B, the track finds its charm in a sound that...

Fiona Amaka’s new single, “Cowards and Shadows,” doesn’t kick down the door; it slips the lock and vanishes into the night, leaving the chain on. There’s a particular London cool to this departure, a swagger in its disappearing act. The track's lauded Bowie-esque posture is immediately apparent, thanks in no small part to Andy Zanini's sharp, stalking guitar work. It’s less a gentle fade...