Clockwise from top left: Jake Bowen, Nubya Garcia, Taraka, Bad Bad Hats, Nate Mercereau and A.A. Williams. The haunting vocals of A.A. Williams, the jazzy beats of Nubya Garcia and atmospheric synths of Nate Mercereau make the cut for this week’s best songs. We round out the list of…

Clockwise from top left: Pieces of a Man, Nate Mercereau, Baloji, 3TEETH, Trade Wind and Quantic. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of music on the internet. Don’t get me wrong, I love how platforms like YouTube, Bandcamp and Soundcloud have opened the floodgates of independent artists.…