There is a peculiar friction to the digital textures of Skylarka and her new album, "Somnorine". It’s supposed to be chiptune-influenced synthwave, but listening to it feels less like browsing the internet and more like chewing on aluminum foil while watching Blade Runner on a CRT monitor that’s slowly degaussing. It’s a sensory contradiction bright, crystalline pop hooks wrestling with the deep, existential dread...

Greek-Born Indie Rocker The Afro Nick Crafts a Morning Anthem "Get There Before Noon"(LA mix) That's Really About Forever From the hot streets of Crete to the bright stages of Los Angeles, The Afro Nick's newest song "Get There Before Noon" is about both being on time and having big dreams. Think about this: After the party last night, you wake up drunk and your head...