Maraad’s new album, “BUFF”, is a strange and beautiful paradox, an object forged in the very fire it’s meant to protect you from. Each track is presented as a "buff," a bit of protective magic for the spirit, but the energy humming underneath feels less like a polished shield and more like the faint, determined glow around a figure in a centuries-old altarpiece—somehow both...

In his new song "BoysBoysBoys," Binoy shows that he has a strong voice. The song has a lively look at the crazy and fun world of queer hookups. From Nairobi, this singer, musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist gives the pop style a new look by drawing from many different cultures in his work. When it comes to music, Binoy's background includes sounds from East Africa and India....