Hamilton, ON-based artist Gareth Inkster pairs classical training with an indie-pop sensibility on “You Are Not Young Start Walking,” a song shaped by a late-night encounter with steam rising beneath a streetlight.

Sam Zalta‘s track “Forever’s Not Enough” pairs an intimate performance arrangement with a gradual expansion of piano, organ, guitars, and synths, creating a cinematic atmosphere around its reflections on love and mortality,

Greek-born, London-based artist Olina artfully captures the tension between digital overload and the desire for stillness on “Starstruck Simulation,” a dreamy synth-pop track shaped by dissociation and the search for something real.

Belgian independent artist AzeriahVII makes a striking debut with the single “I’m Obsessed With You,” a moody darkwave and post-punk track built around bass and vocals. Featuring guitar from Nico Dovan, the

Waterfall Laughter (La Tierra Ríe en Cascadas) by Baldy Crawlers Written as a love song to earth, Baldy Crawlers‘ “Waterfall Laughter (La Tierra Ríe en Cascadas)” serves as the pivotal second chapter

“Slow Slow Slow” marks James Tabbi’s first solo release, introducing his forthcoming debut album A Temporary Resident after years as the lead singer of The Heroic Enthusiasts. Co-produced with Ben Hillier, the