DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Pop/Review Alexis Lace - Ain't Nothing Better
Alexis Lace's creative journey began at an early age when she started writing songs at just 12 years old. Though her early passion for music was undeniable, it was the world of acting that first drew her into the spotlight. Alexis quickly made a name for herself as a professional actor, but when the pandemic brought the entertainment industry to a standstill, she found herself at a crossroads.
Punk/Review Grumbeaux - Now Is Near
Plant something simple in the dirt, like an acoustic guitar and voice, and see what clambers out and what swarm of biota clings to it, each protist adding its own puny but inexhaustible voice. Grumbeaux is what you ate for dinner last night; it’s what stuck to your mother’s sole in the parking lot of Kohl’s; it’s the sound your grandfather makes when his false teeth pop out; it’s the elephant in the room and the lion that keeps you awake at night.
Rock/Review Underlowe - No Pictures
Hailing from Cardiff, Wales, Underlowe are a dynamic rock outfit built on years of musical chemistry and shared passion. At the heart of the band is Jacob Dennis, an 18-year veteran guitarist, producer, and Cardiff University music graduate with an impressive catalogue of solo releases and production credits. He's joined by Alfie Mac on bass and lead vocals, a five-year collaborator who met Jacob at university and now works alongside him in a Cardiff city centre bar. Completing the core lineup is Isaac Walker, Alfie's childhood best friend from Oxfordshire and former bandmate in Sprung From Cages.
Classical/Review Sergiy Bolotny - Ukrainian Caprice No.4 Sycamore & Burlesque
Sergiy Bolotny is a Ukrainian-born concert violinist, composer, and assistant second concertmaster with the Noord Nederlands Orkest (NNO) in the Netherlands. Educated at music academies in Lviv, Kyiv, and Vienna, Bolotny has built an international career spanning classical masterworks, chamber ensembles, and original contemporary compositions. His ongoing Ukrainian Caprices and Little Dutch Rhapsodies cycle fuse historical European folk heritage with concert-level solo string virtuosity.
Rock/Review The Timbre Project - Bass River Sessions
The Timbre Project is a dynamic trio from Cambridge, United States, comprising seasoned musicians Jaime d'Almeida, David Zimmerman, and Jason DeWaard. Having played together for years, their chemistry is undeniable: Dave commands the drums while Jason and Jaime share guitar duties, with Jason also handling bass and Jaime adding keys and percussion to their richly textured sound.
Pop/Review Susan Mohini Kane - Ready for the Wonderful
Susan Mohini Kane makes emotionally rich, story-driven music rooted in wonder and compassion. She trained classically, but her sound lives somewhere between cinematic indie pop and theatrical storytelling. At the center of it all is a simple belief in human dignity and songs written for people finding their way back to hope.
Pop/Review M & J - NOT A LOVE SONG
M & J is an alt pop duo from Bondi, Australia. Their music is often about the natural landscape flora and fauna in Australia and about the best parts of life. Their songs are heavily lyrically focused, and each is usually a personal tale about life experiences we hope others can relate to. M & J also take all of their own pictures for their cover art, which is usually of the natural bush landscape contrasted with the beautiful oceans in Australia.
Folk/Review Mary Tuttle - God in the Wild
Mary Tuttle - God in the Wild
Country/Review Reagan Hudson - When Your Husband Gets Out of Jail
Reagan Hudson is a singer-songwriter from Vale, NC, United States, who possesses a rare talent for transforming everyday observations into compelling country narratives. As both the songwriter and performing artist on this project, Hudson demonstrates a keen eye for the quirky, authentic stories that make country music so relatable. His creative process reflects a genuine connection to the genre's storytelling tradition, finding inspiration in unexpected places and crafting songs that resonate with real-life experiences.
Folk/Review Karen Salicath Jamali - Om Mare Shangri-la
Karen Salicath Jamali has been a multi-award-winning composer, pianist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer since 2015 and a professional American artist, painter, sculptor, and photographer for the last 30 years. Born in Denmark and living and working in NYC & Orlando, voting member of The Recording Academy/Grammy.
Rock/Review TrixxStarr - Enough
TrixxStarr is four brothers, Dusty, Heli, C.C., and Darc, who exist in their own dimension somewhere between the past and the future. Inspired by '60s pop, post-punk, new wave, indie rock, psychedelia, and shoegaze, the project blends fuzzy guitars, lush synths, atmospheric production, and undeniable groove, never forgetting that memorable melodies remain the Starr of every song. You never quite know what you're going to get from TrixxStarr's genre-bending sound, and that's part of the adventure.
Rock/Review The Mess:Age - LIGHT OF BLUE "sugar ocean girl"
The Mess:Age, a dynamic music group hailing from London, England, is led by the charismatic vocalist Glen Brandon "Ziggy," who also founded the band. Accompanying Ziggy are the talented Paul Gold on bass (known for his work with X Two Tribes) and Jaime Page on guitar (recognized for his contributions to Trilogy and Dark Universe). Their fusion of rock influences creates a distinctive sound that captivates audiences worldwide.
Rock/Review Saline Grace - Weeping Wounds
Established in 2005 by Ricardo Hoffmann and Ines Hoffmann, the Berlin-based band Saline Grace is known for their ability to create pictorial synaesthesias. On the one hand they raise nightly panoramas from imaginatively enraptured road movies or evoke wild and near-natural sceneries of wide forests and barren wastelands as well as fathomless oceans, but on the other hand there is Ricardo Hoffmann’s outstanding lyricism—unique, philosophical poetry and uncomfortable social criticism.
Folk/Review Rusty Shackle - Mayfield
Rusty Shackle are a hard-gigging folk-rock band from South Wales, known for their infectious energy, anthemic songs, and genre-blurring sound drawn from folk, rock, and indie roots. Since forming in 2010, they’ve built a loyal following through relentless touring and a reputation for exhilarating live shows that get crowds on their feet.
Electronic/Review Brannen - Tulips
Brannen is a Scottish producer, musician, and drummer creating melodic, organic, and emotive electronic music. His musical journey began in 2012 with Another Blurry Photo, followed by Thirty Three Connection in 2014. He performed with both bands until 2019, taking on roles as drummer and lead vocalist. From 2019 until May 2025, he continued his musical journey under the alias zildjianpinky, exploring electronic production and developing the sound that would eventually become Brannen.
Country/Review LaCosta Tucker - It Matters to Me
LaCosta Tucker rose to fame in the seventies, scoring fourteen chart hits, touring with country music’s biggest names, and appearing on beloved TV shows like Dolly, Nashville Now, The Jim Nabors Show, Pop Goes the Country, The Alan Hamel Show, The Dinah Shore Show, and Hee Haw. Early in her career, LaCosta met legendary publisher Al Galico and signed with Capitol Records, where she was teamed with producer Norro Wilson for five albums.
Rock/Review The Ruffles - Baby Blue Bronco
The Ruffles are three teenage sisters from Delray Beach, Florida, who are transforming a lifelong passion for music into a genuine career. Kenzington, Charlotte, and Paris didn't simply decide to form a band—they grew up immersed in music through their family's deep connections to the industry, with their father working alongside legendary artists including Led Zeppelin, their aunt serving as Billy Joel's assistant, and their uncle performing as a jazz musician.
Pop/Review Crosby Cash - West Palm Beach
Emerging from Huntsville, AL, Crosby Cash is carving out a distinctive niche in the pop landscape with her cinematic approach to songwriting and performance. As an independent artist, Cash draws inspiration from an eclectic mix of influences, including Michael Bublé, Adele, classic James Bond film scores, and the rhythmic sophistication of Bossa Nova music.
R&B/Review Keesha Blair - The Inheritance
Keesha Blair is a songwriter, music creator, and custom music director whose work centers healing, empowerment, boundaries, truth, and emotional restoration. Through Divine Purpose Music, she creates message-led songs and music experiences for listeners moving through deep inner work and returning to their own voice, clarity, and peace. Her role centers on songwriting, concept, message, and creative direction. She uses AI to assist with music production and vocal generation to bring each release to life.
Rock/Review One Empty Toybox - Cyberstalking
The two primary contributors for One Empty Toybox are Rob Dreyer and Nicholas (Nick) Viltrakis.
