With “Island Lantern Festival”, Tony Frissore manages to soundtrack a specific kind of mental vacation I didn’t realize I was overdue for taking. Ostensibly an instrumental nod to the Lunar New Year and the hopefulness of renewal, this piece operates less like a celebration and more like a gentle exhalation. https://open.spotify.com/album/3n43BcxSnavYKC0wt28GNu?si=E_50eQ_lQomyHT1RsD2Jrg It starts wet with the actual crash of ocean waves before slowly drifting inland. I...

Zimbabwean musician Julian King has hit the jackpot with his latest release, "Tiktok Girl." The song is a fantastic fusion of Afrobeats and dancehall, showcasing the incredible synergy of Haniel Muzerengwa, Jordache Grant, and Grammy-winning producer Jah Born. Having worked with renowned artists like RZA, Will Smith, Lit Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and Ice Cube, Jah Born brings his expertise to the table. Jordache Grant, who has performed...