Jacob Barrett completely dismantles the illusion of composure on his stunning new single, "Here I Go Again." At first blush, the San Francisco multi-instrumentalist sets up a relatively subdued, rhythmic bounce. It feels like measured, perfectly pleasant indie pop. https://open.spotify.com/track/4YHQAeYRcroBAogGz5iGFY?si=da5f0ca325ad4cc4 But that steady facade is incredibly fragile. The lyrics dive headfirst into the messy, alienating reality of living with a chronic illness. Barrett captures the specific...

We all know the feeling of wanting something so badly it keeps you awake at night, only to freeze the second you actually have to reach for it. That specific, stomach-dropping panic is exactly what London indie pop artist Luke Martin bottles up and sets on fire in his debut single, 'Superstar'. It is the kind of track that hits you immediately in the chest before...