Janet Devlin’s new single, “Houston,” arrives as a gleeful contradiction, a two-stepping Americana anthem for the sovereign state of one. It has all the upbeat, country-rock fixings for a roadside sing-along, yet its heart is miles away, floating in a self-imposed, wonderfully stubborn vacuum. The track opens, and you’re ready for a communal good time; instead, you find yourself at a party where the...

Ghanaian artist Rie Osei continues to shape her global soundscape with “Problem,” a confident fusion of Amapiano/Afrohouse built for movement, mood, and magnetic groove. Produced by Sarmyfire and Jhinzo from Nigeria, the record carries an undeniably pleasing percussion, deep rhythm, and Rie’s smooth, commanding vocal tone. The track was mixed and mastered by MikeMillzOnEm (Ghana), whose sonic precision has defined hits for female Ghanaian artists dominating...