Listening to the new DaLomonze EP, "Picture Day," is a study in deceptive portraiture. You’re told it’s about capturing a moment, a fixed smile for the world, documenting personal growth. The Cleveland artist’s vocals are certainly grand enough for a milestone, full-bodied and cinematic, with an orchestral sweep that feels both holy and expensive. But something is hiding in the gorgeous frame. It’s not...

Shawna, a 25-year-old Franco-Swiss singer-songwriter, is redefining the contours of urban pop and rap with her darkly sensual and introspective music. Standing at the crossroads of vulnerability and strength, Shawna's music is a candid exploration of her deepest anxieties, loves, and childhood dreams, all underpinned by a burning desire to break free from conventional musical boundaries. Her voice, a unique blend of softness and fragility, resonates...