The single from Syracuse’s ORWAX, “Everything's Addictive,” doesn’t so much ask a question as it does state a grim, unblinking diagnosis for the modern soul. From its first notes, the track establishes itself not as a party anthem for self-destruction, but as the sound of the machine humming underneath our choices. The trio—a self-contained unit of Ryan and Jim Moran, with Jason Randall on...

Cardamon Rozzi, or Cardamo, is an unusual musical force from Farnborough's verdant setting, and they bring a sound that is as original as the artist's own story. Cardamo, who is out and glad to promote the LGBTQ and neurodiverse communities, is a shining example of the contemporary, independent musician who has carved out a unique place for themselves in today's crowded musical environment. ANDROGENISE by Carδamo Cardamo...