Well, Ricky Leroy Brown has gone and done it, presenting us with "SEXUAL MANUAL FOR EXPERTS," and I confess, the title alone sent my mind skittering off like a startled cat at a séance. This solo Madrileño, who conjures entire soundscapes from his own hands and instruments, is clearly still communing with the spirit of Prince, all slinky guitars and a rhythm section that...

Their ability to switch gears so rapidly from sounding strong on a rhythm to talking about love is evidence of their adaptability. It goes on to show that individuals have complete freedom to act in whatever way they see fit. After the popularity of their previous single, "Motion," Daclikk have returned with another fascinating tune, "Sprung," which is an opposite from their more typically heavy...