The first listen of Haus of Sound’s new single, “Mirage,” is like walking into a room where a beautifully ornate vase has just been shattered against a wall. There's a jagged, crystalline energy here, a collision of theatrical drama and raw, modern discontent. Evolving from their 2000s tribute roots, the Everett band has synthesized the best of that era’s angst—the coiled tension of early...

In recent years, social media has become an integral part of our society as a whole, and it's becoming increasingly clear that this development will continue for a while to come. People's need to feel accepted by their online social circles often leads them to act in irrational and foolish ways. The effects of this are negative across the board. The goal of JmNPR's new track...