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Once upon a time, the living rooms of nearly every home on the planet were haunted by big glass-tube squares—flickering, humming, and alive.

The magic lantern of television beamed out news, sports, and an endless parade of talking heads dissecting the world in real time. But sometimes, amid the static and the chatter, a giant yellow “M” would materialize, trembling under a graffiti-scrawled “TV.” What followed was a sensory overload—neon-drenched, hyper-saturated, a chaotic broadcast of a revolution led by variegated characters.

Calvin Harris, the mastermind behind some of our favorite EDM anthems, is back with a new track, “SMOKE THE PAIN AWAY.” Right from the start, it’s impossible to predict where this song will go—has Harris pivoted to acoustic folk? Let’s find out.

Just by chance, while scrolling through a Discord community for composers, I came across the Hong Kongese composer, singer, and producer Lam Terence. The video featured a conventionally attractive singer with the usual aesthetics and look of Korean and Chinese pop. However, the person who shared the video wrote:

How would you depict oceanic landscapes with sound?  

Dasha's latest single, "Not At This Party," has officially been released, marking a significant moment in her burgeoning career. The track, which debuted on February 28, 2025, via Warner Records, showcases Dasha's unique blend of pop and country influences.

Alisa Xayalith has released a song called “What The Hell Do We Do Now?,” and the moment I heard it, I couldn’t help but grin. Even on the first listen, it brought me a lot of happiness. I hadn’t heard anything by Alisa before, but after this, I’ll definitely be exploring the rest of her discography.

The artist Alaina Castillo has recently released a new track titled “last night.” I want to start by saying that I really appreciate this song. In my opinion, “last night” is quite similar to “New Light” by John Mayer. That said, it differentiates itself through its production, vocal performance, and the overall mood it creates.

The artist BANKS is set to release a new album soon, and I’ve been listening to her latest track, Love Is Unkind, from that upcoming project.

Alessia Cara has recently released a groovy and soulful track titled “Slow Motion.” I’ve listened to it a few times now, and I have to say—I’m not getting tired of it. I love how quickly it transitions to the chorus and how it stays within the same sonic space throughout. Sometimes, you don’t need a drastic production shift or a complex bridge. Sometimes, all you need is a steady groove, a few well-placed instruments, and a catchy vocal idea.

The band Cassia has recently released a new track titled “Friends.” I have to be honest—I rarely listen to music for its story or lyrics. Most of the time, I just go along with the melodies and rhythms. However, the story behind Friends actually caught me off guard. If you watch the music video while listening to the song for the first time, you’ll understand what I mean.