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...

The Melbourne artist's Nicosongs debut single gives anxiety a club-ready pulse 'Insane (sb90 Remix)' without sanding down the ache underneath. Nicosongs comes in hot on 'Insane (sb90 Remix)', then lets the hurt sneak through the lights. This is the kind of pop track that feels ready for a crowded room, but it keeps one eye on the exit sign. It has bounce, drama, and a...