Violet Love has offered up an EP titled "Destined to Fail," and it arrives less like a prediction and more like a pre-existing condition, a medical chart for a soul that’s been diagnosed with itself. The DIY recording quality doesn’t feel lo-fi for aesthetics; it feels necessary, like these songs could only have been born in a sealed-off room where the air was getting...

After a long absence, we return to reacquaint you with another gifted vocalist; her name is Rukmani, and we are confident that you will adore her music. The latest tune by the Nigerian singer, "No Social Media," serves as an initial proclamation and encouragement for those who have felt the stifling grip of societal expectations. She has reclaimed her independence, self-esteem, and the strength to reject...