There is a distinct, almost chemical alchemy happening with Ryuichi Hayashi and Krokodile latest release, "Turning to Gold". It summons the specific, drowsy euphoria of staring at a ceiling fan spinning at medium speed on a Tuesday afternoon a suspension of time that feels necessary rather than lazy. https://open.spotify.com/track/65mMtHBtflaSpyQ55ssCnX?si=cb08a608b5784db8 Usually, Hayashi acts as the structural steel within the music industry. He is the guy bridging the...

The Malaysian-born, London-based artist Jemerine Chan turns heartbreak, indie pop warmth, and folk-pop honesty into a single "Let Go" that feels private, direct, and ready for repeat plays. Some songs hit because they sound like the exact second you stop arguing with your own heart. Jemerine Chan's "Let Go" has that feeling. It sits down, looks you in the eye, and says the thing you...