For their fifth studio album, the Geneva-based indie rock outfit Sonic Rade shares "Berlin", an intensely resonant record heavily steeped in the aura of its namesake city. Relocating to the legendary Meistersaal the former Hansa Studios where acts like Bowie and Depeche Mode once operated the band allowed the physical walls of the room to hijack their live tracking. You feel those historical reverberations...

Canadian artist Dax, whose compositions are known for their deep and engaging narratives and unique style, comes with a story that explores the psychological implications of toxic relationships in his new song, "Narcissist," with Phix. Dax, who once aspired to play basketball for a career, began to pursue music in college instead, and then became an outstanding rapper, being found by SoundCloud and composing hits...