The fastest pop songs arrive like a notification. Ben Lester’s self-titled debut does something more interesting: it lets the listener wait for the message to finish forming. Across 13 tracks for Mayfield Records, the London singer, songwriter, performer and producer turns patience into part of the pleasure. The result is indie pop with an arranger’s discipline, a record built for people who like a chorus but...

Breaking through the noise of the current music scene with her innovative approach, Alba's latest release "Oui chérie?" serves as a shimmering testament to her multi-faceted talent. The French singer, songwriter, and composer have been steadily garnering an ever-expanding community of listeners with her intimate compositions that echo with relatability and raw emotional authenticity. Alba's songs are less of compositions and more of musical confessions, each...