Jakob Ogawa: April

Reminiscent of bygone ballads, Norway-born Jakob Ogawa’s “April” toys with loneliness, even relishing in it along the way. Uplifting piano and buoyant synths contribute to the song, while Ogawa’s vocals are warm and soulful and ultimately the track is playful, as a childlike choir chimes in on the chorus. “Sometimes I’m all alone, even when I hold your hand,” he sings, between carousel-like piano solo—and …

Caribou: Home

Dan Snaith hasn’t released new music under his Caribou moniker for five years (since the beloved Our Love album), but today “Home” appeared—along with international tour dates for next year. Sampling Gloria Barnes’ song of the same name, “Home” blends ’70s soul (with plenty of vintage horns) and a glittery warmth, all carried along by Snaith’s unmistakable falsetto.

FKA twigs: home with you

From her forthcoming album, Magdalene (out 8 November on Young Turks), FKA twigs’ new song “home with you” is dark and distorted, but brimming with moments of piano-led brightness. “I didn’t know that you were lonely / If you’d have just told me / I’d be home with you,” she sings over piano, strings and sprawling bass, as the song progresses into something quite ethereal. …