Ultan’s single, "The Tempest," erupts not so much into the room as it does through the floorboards, dragging with it the scent of wet wool and imminent confrontation. This Dublin solo musician, a cartographer of past agonies, presents an energetic rock piece that feels less like a song about history and more like a fragment of it, throbbing and urgent. The main riff careers...

Dr. Cryme, whose real name is Darlington Kwasi Agyekum, is known for his "Twipop" sound, which mixes rap, hiplife, and Afro-pop.  He has been one of Ghana's most varied hitmakers since his breakout song, "Kill Me Shy." He blends street anthems with radio-friendly melodies while staying true to his roots. Dr Cryme has showed both constancy and innovation across six major projects, from his first album,...