Exploring the Sonic Universe of Swedish Singer-Songwriter Xolydia. Xolydia, an independent musician, has set out on a musical trip that crosses continents, from the serene expanse of Sweden to the throbbing centre of London. This musician is more than just another independent artist; her songs explore deep themes including love and mental illness as well as climate change, societal structure, and the human psyche. There is a...

Julia Faulks’ new EP, “Colours”, doesn’t so much present a palette as it does the messy, satisfying work of mixing the paints yourself. It's a six-song study in emotional reciprocity, a sonic accounting of what it costs to love and what it means to be loved in return. https://open.spotify.com/album/6o7E8t0HKQCUiu9uINpATo?si=612B0YA9TJCuKfH-ndCupg Faulks operates in that murky, humid space she calls the “in-between,” where affection curdles into obligation and...