Matt Nation drops "April’s Fool," and I am instantly struck by the sheer exhaustion of loving a hologram. The Brooklyn-born, LA-based artist has a knack for dissolving the borders between alt-pop, R&B, and nu-disco, but here, he channels a soul-stirring pop-punk urgency through a laid-back, indie-pop filter. https://open.spotify.com/track/7rPHpg1lXMiQFFuuIX9ZT5 It is a strange, brilliant contrast. A melancholic chord loop cycles endlessly, creating a flowing foundation for Nation's...

The much-anticipated song "Bibiara Beye Fine" is now here, and it was released by Kudjoe Daze, who also refers to himself as the "Number 9 Boy." The song was written with a certain purpose in mind, and that purpose is to instill in you a strong sense of motivation while also elevating your spirit. The singer and songwriter says that the overall concept of the song...