With Deptford Sound Collective dropping "Give Me . Give Me . Give Me, I want it all", I found myself suspended somewhere between a Studio 54 dancefloor and a gritty picket line. It’s a jarring, delightful confusion. You expect the somber acoustic strumming of 1960s activism given the collective’s mission but instead, you are slapped awake by a wall of 1980s synth-pop. https://open.spotify.com/album/6ULaYdVEhxN7eK0w9AmHtL?si=qiJmIM0oR2GlZ7uC8idmyw The track hits...

Aubryanna’s first single, “CoverGirl,” is a fresh air. Aubryanna seamlessly mixes the R&B attitude with the pop dynamics to create a sound that is indeed refreshing and resonant. With a bouncy beat and a catchy chorus, “CoverGirl” is an instant attention grabber. The production mixes polished modern pop with a touch of classic soul and serves as a perfect background for Aubryanna’s passionate singing. With...