To listen to Vicious Clay’s `"bleecker street revisited"` is to stumble upon a cartographer’s personal diary, one filled with maps of places that no longer exist and sketches of emotional territories still being charted. This is the latest work from Vinny Silva’s musical project, and it feels less like a collection of songs and more like a core sample, drilled deep into the bedrock...

Following the emotional depth of her single Pressure, Ghanaian singer-songwriter MaaMi returns with Come Alive, a vibrant, groove-led record that signals a new chapter in her sonic evolution. Opening with tight live drums and an infectious bassline, Come Alive fuses Afro-rooted rhythm with contemporary soul and funk influences. The track moves with urgency, capturing the moment where resilience transforms into liberation. While Pressure explored the internal...