Sam Ostler’s new single, “Lights,” then. It unfolds less like a sudden, intrusive glare and more like the slow, determined burn of a really good stage light finally finding its mark after a prolonged blackout. It’s pop, yes, vibrant and undeniably contemporary as advertised – clean lines, clear intentions. Yet, there’s a certain satisfying heft beneath the melodic uplift, a feeling that these notes...

Ily Gabi, a singer from Frankfurt, has released her newest song, "learning how to hurt." It is an emotionally honest song that examines boundaries, self-defense, and the unknown ache of heartbreak. The song perfectly expresses the realization that love may hurt you in ways you weren't aware you were susceptible to, in addition to being gentle and lovely. Do you recognize that strange feeling you experience?...