Before listening to a single note of Suris’ new album, “Pertinax”, I spent a few minutes just looking at the word. Pertinax. It has the distinct ring of a Stoic philosopher’s last defiant utterance or maybe a type of beetle known for its unusually stubborn shell. What a curious flag to fly for a collection of songs in an age of fleeting distraction. But...

New music from sensational UK musician D3's upcoming project, "Product Of Society", is titled "Illuminati", and it is expected to be released later this year. Lyrically, the song is razor-sharp, and the storytelling and direct delivery are ideal for dealing with difficult or controversial topics like the one she sang about here. She incorporates hypnotic, danceable grooves, which provide a contrast to the sombre subject matter...