DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Folk/Review Derby Hill - Derby Hill
Derby Hill, a talented singer-songwriter hailing from Detroit, captures the essence of blue-collar neighborhoods and back porch swings in his work. With a focus on themes of family, love, loss, and redemption, Derby Hill's music resonates with audiences, offering a glimpse into the grit and glitter of life. His storytelling through songs creates moments and characters that evoke a sense of connection, reminding us that even in the toughest times, there is power in unconditional love.
New Age/Review Antonio Celotto - Vishuddha (Throat Chakra) – playlist edit
Antonio Celotto is a London-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and filmmaker. His Italian roots can often be heard in the classical guitar riffs peppering his compositions, though his versatile style includes influences from rock, jazz, flamenco, and cinematic orchestration. Having financed his filmmaking studies in Paris through the sales of his successful jazz/electronic fusion project, Aiguille (Italy, 2006), Antonio has a strong core in scoring films. His sound is acoustically rich and rhythmic, infused with fast arpeggios, and often a journey through modulations.
Metal/Review NOAPOLOGY - Pull Me In
Ukraine-based rockers NOAPOLOGY blend the most potent elements of female-fronted hard rock and melodic metal with their own virtuosity and fire to create music that has already attracted millions of fans worldwide. The band was started as a YouTube cover act called Sershen & Zaritskaya in 2014. They were wildly successful and saw their hard rock cover videos gain over 200 million views.
Rock/Review Dr. Evangelos Viazis - Kapodistrias A Nation Betrayed
Dr. Evangelos Viazis is a renowned scientist and a pioneer in orthodontics, seamlessly combining scientific precision with creative expression. Born and raised in Athens, Dr. Viazis is internationally recognized for introducing and establishing the revolutionary Fastbraces technology in Europe, as well as for his impressive treatments that transform the lives of his patients.
New Age/Review 2002 - The Wishing Well
The award-winning band 2002 has placed 12 albums on the Billboard Charts and made the list of top new age artists in a Billboard Magazine “Year in Review” issue alongside Yanni, Mannheim Steamroller, Jim Brickman, George Winston, and Enya. Over their 34-year career, their ever-evolving sound has encompassed a wide range of genres—from wistful ambient soundscapes all the way to light progressive rock. This daring blend of musical styles has given them an undeniable “signature sound” that sets them apart from other recording artists.
Folk/Review Michellar - Reverie..From then till now
Michellar hails from the vibrant music scene of San Francisco, United States. She has been writing songs from the age of 15 and had a 40-year hiatus from the skill. Until recently, her songwriting craft has been ignited by a confidence-boosting acceptance to The de Young Museum Open Call Exhibition in 2023.
Rock/Review Block - Over And Over
Block has broken boundaries while setting standards for commercial and critical success from the beginning of his career—his influence can be felt in every corner of modern indie, folk-punk, and lo-fi songwriting, alongside contemporaries Regina Spektor, Beck, The Moldy Peaches, and Ani DiFranco.
Folk/Review Neural Pantheon - The Merchant's Last Coin
Neural Pantheon is a storyteller at heart, drawn to the shadowy spaces where folklore meets modern anxiety. Influenced by the narrative traditions of folk balladry and the moral weight of ancient parables, he crafts songs that feel both timeless and urgently relevant—tales of bargains struck, prices paid, and the quiet losses we don't notice until it's too late.
Rock/Review Lost in Town - Move to Mars
Lost in Town is a London-based alternative rock band led by Italian songwriter Federico. Formed by Italian musicians who found their voice by immersing themselves in the UK music scene. The band wasn’t created to follow a trend or fit a scene—it exists because not writing was never an option. Federico draws from real moments of vulnerability, pressure, doubt, and inner tension, without trying to protect himself or soften the truth.
Rock/Review Less - Hellya
Born in Naples on January 16, 2001, and raised in Arzano, Less experienced a nomadic but happy childhood, marked by continuous moving and the warm affection of her family. Being the daughter of two leather workers, Less learned from an early age the value of resilience and change. The turning point came at the age of 8: her family moved to Fano, in the Marche region, in search of a better life.
R&B/Review DedFACE - Вероника
Dmitrijs Vasenovs, better known as DedFACE, is an independent artist from Riga, Latvia. Since his 2023 debut, Ded has carved out a unique niche by blending raw honesty with emotional volatility. His work is deeply informed by his personal journey and mental health transparency, specifically his F44 dissociative disorder diagnosis, which serves as a foundation for his visceral and "lived-in" storytelling.
Pop/Review Sharbel Wahbee - The Portrait of Us
Sharbel Wahbee is an independent composer and artist creating cinematic, emotionally driven music that explores human connection, memory, and shared identity. Blending modern orchestration, ambient textures, and alternative influences, his work focuses less on traditional genre boundaries and more on storytelling through sound. Sharbel’s music is designed to feel immersive and reflective—often described as cinematic, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant—inviting listeners to pause, observe, and reconnect with the human experience beyond language or borders.
Pop/Review Night Wolf + Lois Powell - Death of the Wolf
Lois Powell is originally from the Herts and Beds border and is now based in Norfolk. Writes and performs with unguarded vulnerability. BBC Introducing has championed her voice for its delicacy and truth. Night Wolf, hailing from Bedford, England, and Lois Powell, now residing in Norfolk, crossed paths at an open mic night, leading to the creation of their ongoing artistic relationship.
Electronic/Review Mr. Rhame - Better tomorrow
Mr. Rhame, hailing from Söderköping, Sweden, is the creative force behind the original single "Better tomorrow." Drawing inspiration from bands like Linkin Park, Mr. Rhame pours his heart and soul into his music, aiming to connect with listeners on a deep emotional level. With a vision to inspire others through his lyrics, Mr. Rhame's music resonates with a message of hope and resilience, urging listeners to look towards a brighter future.
Rock/Review Tom Minor - Change It! (feat. Johnny Dalston)
Hailing from London N1, singer-songwriter Tom Minor feels inspired by indie rock, new wave and punk, power pop, psychedelic and garage rock, soul, and R&B, etc. After several years of all kinds of uncredited hack writing for others in various parts of the globe Tom (né Miner) now focuses on his own brand of existential indie, gathering high praise all across the blogosphere for his debut album Eleven Easy Pieces on Anger & Disappointment.
DownTown Mystic - Hard Enough (On E Street Remix) [feat. Max Weinberg & Garry Tallent]
DownTown Mystic is the alter ego of American rocker Robert Allen, whose passion for “old school” recording borders on obsession. Robert adds, “I grew up listening to all these great records, and their sound and style stayed with me.” Robert is joined by a stellar cast of musicians, including drummer extraordinaire Steve Holley (Paul McCartney/Wings/Elton John/Ian Hunter) & Paul Page (Dion/Ian Hunter) on bass, as well as one of the great rhythm sections in the history of American rock and roll—Max Weinberg & Garry Tallent of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.
Rock/Review Sonya Rising - Drown In Ashes
Sonya Rising, hailing from Chelmsford, United States, is making waves in the music scene with their original single "Drown In Ashes." Drawing inspiration from nu metal and infusing it with hard-hitting melodies and raw emotion, Sonya Rising's music is a powerful blend that captivates listeners. Influenced by bands like Deftones and Breaking Benjamin, Sonya Rising's sound is a unique fusion that sets them apart in the industry.
Folk/Review Ted Stanley - SHORELINE
Ted Stanley - SHORELINE
Pop/Review Richard Green - Ending up in the Wrong Way
Richard Green is an Italian musician/guitarist/composer, based in London since 2012. He moved to London, where he obtained a higher diploma as a guitarist and a musician's degree. His first track released is Dark Horses (December 2020), a very experimental composition with a distinct dark sound.
Electronic/Review KØRYN - Make Me Feel
KØRYN explores the emotional side of melodic techno, blending deep atmospheres, driving rhythms, and cinematic soundscapes. Music designed for late-night moments and immersive dancefloors.