(Presented alphabetically)

DougieTheDon, “Already Know” The Don lays down his armor on this heartfelt rhyme from his 92.Vibes album. “Girl after girl, they all in my comments/We know how they feel/But they ain’t put none of the work that you put in/Ain’t none of them real,” he raps candidly over a driving beat. Even more impressive is how the rap Romeo steps outside his comfort zone on the outro, singing with a seasoned R&B ease. dougiethedon.com

Lurk Franklin, “Alley Oop” Make some room in the pit for this chorus! Franklin’s breathy, marathon-like flow blows through bar after blistering bar here. It’s a swaggering party starter, charged with head-banging, shoe-stomping energy that’s downright contagious. linktr.ee/lurk_franklin

The Higher, “Are We High?” Summer left too soon, but this balmy rock ballad recalls all the sweetness of its brief stay … with a little more drugs, as frontman Seth Trotter’s tender narrator details a haze-filled tryst. The Higher recently reunited after a lengthy hiatus, and this track proves they’ve still got something. linktr.ee/thehigher

Jerk!, “PDX” The second cut off the Las Vegans’ Welcome to Sleepaway Camp EP pounces on listeners with all the subtlety of a bear swatting a fly. Forget the preamble, this is punk at its loudest and fastest, and we love it. Be forewarned: The chanted “Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh”s are sticky little earworms. jerkpunkrock.bandcamp.com

Kenyadda, “Coffee” Yadda flexes his lyricism and natural rhythm on this instant classic. The MC’s style mirrors that of old-school hip-hop with simple 808s and a bare-bones freestyle that never runs low on steam. His is a moderate and articulated flow, reminiscent of a young Nas, so bump this one loud. ampl.ink/Eqe5R

Lisa Macfarlane, “Lover” Macfarlane is a spellbinding force on this fuzzed-out new single. Her tantalizing voice possesses a strapping kind of power, similar to a bluesier En Vogue at times. It’s rustic soul personified and so satisfying when you pair it with great headphones. mylinks.ai/lisamac

The Musket Vine, “Heart of Gold” The Vegas band returns with an atmospheric slow burn fit for that evening drive you’ve been planning. Mahonry Tovar’s cooing vocals set the scene on this song, which sound in lock step with 2016’s Sleepless Nights. hyperfollow.com/themusketvine

Viaje Nahual, “Brownies” Clocking in at nearly seven minutes, “Brownies” saunters in like a sunny Latin lullaby. The song builds upon its languid foundation minute by minute, but when the buzz finally kicks in, it’s an aural treat for fans of ’60s psychedelia and dancing electric keys. linktr.ee/Viajenahual

Indigo Rose, “Headcase” Indigo’s full spectrum of creativity shines on this addictive single about a crumbling relationship. “But I feel you’re lying to me/I had to see for myself/Take you off of the shelf/I don’t need you no more/Cause you’re a headcase, baby,” she sings angelically over punchy, ’80s-sounding drums. Good luck getting this chorus out of your head. linktr.ee/shesindigorose

Ted Sablay, “I Only Care About You” Resonant and easy on the ears, this heartfelt rock track regards love like an irreplaceable gift. Sablay’s voice coasts as he sings, “Thought I’d be someone with a big house/Or a new car/And nothing getting in my way/But then I met you girl/Your loving changed my world.” It’s a bouncy and mellow tune, fleshed out by stacked arrangements. linktr.ee/tedsablay

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