Liloe Rix, a singer-songwriter-composer originally from Utrecht, the Netherlands, is an entrancing performer who wins over listeners with the honesty and sincerity of her songs. Her songs, which include a distinctive blend of gritty edge and gentle acoustic overtones, provide a window into her creative process and unique vision. In her own bold way, she delves into the fears, doubts, and emotional ups and downs of...

There’s a particular kind of crush that only blooms across a crowded family kitchen, and Anacy turns that forbidden glance into a five-year saga on “Brother’s Friend.” The Cape Town indie pop artist, who folds her multicultural background and spiritual beliefs into catchy, funk-pop production, traces the whole arc here: seventeen and dizzy, then confused, then quietly gutted by mixed signals, broken trust and...