DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Pop/Review Echoes Of MLO - We Glow
Echoes Of MLO marks the next step for Danish artist Michael Leonardo Ostrowski. Based in Copenhagen, he brings together the storytelling spirit of pop-country with a modern electronic edge, shaping songs that are both heartfelt and forward-looking. Michael has been making music since his early teens, playing in bands across Copenhagen’s underground scene before carving out his own path.
Pop/Review Kaitlin Corbett Jones - Make The World Stand Still
Kaitlin Corbett Jones is a classically trained vocalist whose extraordinary five-octave range and commanding stage presence have established her as a rare crossover artist capable of moving seamlessly between the grandeur of opera and the emotional power of contemporary anthems. Known for her technical precision, expressive depth, and striking vocal control, Kaitlin brings a distinctive artistry that blends classical discipline with modern vocal intensity.
Metal/Review Matt Wolejsza - The Beast I'm Meant to Be
Matt Wolejsza is a Gaithersburg, MD-based artist whose musical foundation was built on the powerhouse riffs of Metallica, a band he's studied intensively since childhood while learning guitar. His approach to songwriting reflects this influence, channeling those iconic thrash metal elements into his own compositions. Through his dedication to craft development, Wolejsza has immersed himself in the Baltimore songwriter community led by Diana Hanson-Young, where he refined his abilities through assignments, peer feedback, and collaborative growth.
Blues/Review Juice Tha Black Beethoven - Big Boy Drawers
Born in the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Julius J. Davis, Jr., known as Juice Tha Black Beethoven, brings a lifetime of musical depth to a sound rooted in blues, R&B, and gospel traditions. A third-generation musician, pianist, choir director, and educator, Juice was raised in a home where faith and music were inseparable, shaping both his discipline and expressive voice.
Jazz/Review Jeff Dwyer - Wind Beneath My Wings
Jeff Dwyer was born on May 14, 1946, in Union City, NJ, not far from Hoboken, the birthplace of Frank Sinatra. Jeff’s father Gerald sang several times on the local radio station. Jeff remembers his father, who died when Jeff was 11, as having a pleasant light baritone/tenor voice. Jeff used to sing with his father and, at age 8, had his first solo in his grade school singing “White Christmas” as a boy soprano.
Rock/Review Mosh Pit - No Returning
Mosh Pit, hailing from Tel Aviv, Israel, is a dynamic trio consisting of a talented singer, a skilled producer, and a powerhouse drummer.
Jazz/Review Suzanne Grzanna - Cat's Meow XO
Suzanne Grzanna is an award-winning songwriter, saxophonist, vocalist, arranger, producer, music publisher, and sync music library creator who composes both music and lyrics. She is a member of the Recording Academy, SAG-AFTRA, the Society of Composers & Lyricists, and the Guild of Music Supervisors (Friend). Suzanne has released multiple albums on her label, Diva Records, and has recorded over ninety songs.
Folk/Review Mark Moule - Only Love
Mark Moule is a singer-songwriter from Busselton, Australia, whose deeply emotional writing style draws inspiration from legends like Cat Stevens and Phil Collins. With a gift for crafting lyrics that resonate on a profound level, Moule has been honing his craft through local open mic performances, where his heartfelt songs have earned memorable praise—including one audience member declaring his music deserved to be "played in a stadium."
Pop/Review Teto - About me and you
Emerging from Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, Teto represents a bold new voice in contemporary music, crafting socially conscious anthems that challenge listeners to reimagine the world around them. The creative force behind Teto comes from the songwriting partnership of Jasper and Angel Nicolas, who channel their observations of modern society's dangers and challenges into powerful musical statements.
Pop/Review Tonje Gravningsmyhr - Maze
Tonje Gravningsmyhr is a songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist from Moss, Norway. She sings and plays the trumpet, flugelhorn, and piano and has carved out a distinctive space in the Norwegian music landscape with her warm, intimate vocals and signature brass tones.
Rock/Review Jojo Gold - Parachutes
Jojo Gold releases haunting, emotional tracks that explore the search for love and meaning in a world that feels both vast and intimate. Anchored by powerful, rich, and breathy vocals that build from quiet vulnerability into an expansive, soul-stirring release. Blending atmospheric textures with raw emotion, capturing the longing to be seen, chosen, and understood—resonating with listeners drawn to deeply personal storytelling and cinematic soundscapes.
Rock/Review LED - "Your Perfect"
LED is an indie pop-punk, rock, teen Los Angeles-based trio—Layne Olivia, Lockett Pentz, and Edie Yvonne. They met at film camp and wrote their debut song, Lies All Lies, for the short film they were making at the Pac Theater. They have been writing, rehearsing, and playing shows locally ever since. They are in the studio working on their debut EP.
Folk/Review Ramblin' Ricky Tate - The Magnolia Sessions
Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Ramblin' Ricky Tate is a seasoned country-blues troubadour who has been captivating audiences across the United States for two decades. As both a solo artist and member of the celebrated Steel City Jug Slammers, Tate has earned his stripes in the folk and jug band tradition, culminating in his induction into the prestigious Jug Band Hall of Fame.
R&B/Review C'batch - C'batch - The Vault 2 Soul / R&B / Pop / Rock / Reggae
Stephen H. Cumberbatch, a/k/a C'batch, is a composer, author, producer, and musician (guitarist) from White Plains, New York, United States. He is also a keyboard, synthesizer, and sampler programmer who has worked in association with many music professionals. Stephen proudly stands as a distinguished member of ASCAP.
R&B/Review Written by T. Brown - The Way She Goes
Written by T. Brown is a songwriter-first music platform created by T. Brown, dedicated to exploring the emotional depth and adaptability of songwriting through multi-genre reinterpretation.
Rock/Review Abhi Ananda - Euthymia
Abhi Ananda is an Indonesian-born singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and composer based in Los Angeles. He is notably known for his straightforward but hooky melodic lines, adventurous arrangements, and versatility to write in many genres or styles. He started his musical journey in Indonesia and performed occasionally in Singapore before moving to the United States in 2016. Ananda launched his international career in Twin Cities, Minnesota, where he made his name as an emerging singer-songwriter.
Rock/Review Greg Roensch - Down at the Polystereophonic Dive Bar
Greg Roensch is a singer-songwriter, poet, flash fiction writer, and creator of short poetry films. His work blends music and storytelling and intentionally resists being confined to a single genre. His songs often balance humor, introspection, and emotional tension, inviting listeners into a more inward listening experience.
Reggae/Review Chris Oledude - SAVE THE CHILDREN
Chris Oledude, a Puerto Rican-born artist with a lifelong dedication to truth-telling, has evolved as a musician over the years, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musical influences. Growing up harmonizing with his siblings in a household filled with classical, folk, pop, and protest music, Oledude's musical journey has been shaped by his family's creativity. Following a period of civic and political activism, Oledude reconnected with his passion for music in 2020, emerging as a renewed artist with a mission to blend old-school genres like pop, funk, and R&B with contemporary urgency.
Folk/Review Foxy Leopard - Cotton Fields
Foxy Leopard is a cinematic alt-country project from Quebec, Canada, blending human storytelling with AI-driven composition to create something that feels both timeless and unsettlingly present. 90's dance club DJ who is still passionate about music. At its core, Foxy Leopard is not just music — it’s a narrative world. Each release explores the slow fracture of human connection, often set against the emotional backdrop of the American Civil War.
Folk/Review Pete Scales - Blue Without You
Pete Scales is a psychologist, now retired, who for 55 years was also an on-and-off musician with countless gigs and, many times, recording in the studio. His musical journey began in 1958 at a church talent show in the farm community of Pine Brook, New Jersey, with his Nanie at the piano.