Societal commentary and Afro-pop inspiration converge on the enjoyable single “Beaches,” courtesy of Lonely Gimmick, an anonymous artist who goes under the alter-ego Max Pow. Pulsing synths and sporadic guitar glistening craft

A new track from Norwegian artist Mono Martian, “Wicked Ways” achieves a stirring sound with its patient rock build alongside lyrics depicting “how ‘this crazy little thing called love’ can quickly turn