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...

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...