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The Lead Bedouine, whose real name is Azniv Korkejian, has released her fourth album, Neon Summer Skin, which recreates a perfect day from her childhood and explores themes of displacement, identity, and insecurity. Bedouine's Background and Inspiration Korkejian's family are Armenian, but she and her parents were born in Syria, while her brothers were born in Saudi Arabia, where the Korkejians lived until 1995. That year, they successfully applied for the green card lottery and relocated to the US. The Album's Themes and Sound Neon Summer Skin is inspired by her parents' second exit from Saudi Arabia and explores themes of displacement, identity, and insecurity. The album features a deceptively soft sound of 1970s-style MOR pop. The Personal Stories Behind the Songs Korkejian shares personal stories behind the songs, including 'Canopies', which retells how her mother was placed in an orphanage for children of the Armenian genocide by Korkejian's grandmother. The Impact of Displacement Korkejian discusses the impact of displacement on her life and music, saying 'You escape the slaughter, but there's a long tail of sadness, to be parted from people and places that mean so much to you.' The Future of Bedouine's Music Korkejian plans to exhibit her parents' old photos, from when they lived in Syria and Lebanon, to humanize people from the Middle East and challenge common perceptions.

The Rise of Frances Chang's Unique Sound Frances Chang, a Brooklyn-based musician, is gaining attention for her distinctive songwriting style, which is both magnetic and uncanny. Her music is often compared to artists like Cate Le Bon, Astrid Sonne, and Julia Holter. Exploring Chang's Musical Style Chang's songs are characterized by their internal logic, evoking a sense of uncanny domesticity. Her music features casual piano refrains, rainy percussion, and softly flaring synths. Her new single, 'No Avatar,' showcases her conversational and serene vocals. This Week's Best New Tracks Lambchop – Weakened: A simple yet beautiful ballad featuring Kurt Wagner's vocals, backed by guitar, choir, and Justin Vernon on banjo. Silvana Estrada and PabloPablo – Antes de Ti: A elegant song featuring Estrada's cuatro and a liquid, orchestral pivot. Josh da Costa – Proving Me Right: A new wave anthem with a chorus reminiscent of Sparks. Martin Brugger – Knees, Hands, Shoulders, Teeth: Ambient music with softly clanking, mournful sounds and traces of Kentucky post-rock. Bedouine – On My Own: A ballad with classic piano-driven MOR and affecting vocals. Resonant Bodies – Failed Hornpipe for Jacken: A refined and hopeful song featuring nyckelharpa and hammered dulcimer. Liz Lawrence – Exploded Into Flowers: A powerful tribute to her sister, with a robust repeating melody. Discover More New Music Subscribe to the Guardian's rolling Add to Playlist selections on Spotify or transfer it to Apple, Tidal, or other services to explore more new music.