DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Folk/Review Hamish - Singing in My Soul
Hamish is a British musician who has been on the subculture scene in the UK for 3 decades. He founded the now famous Rabbit Hole at Glastonbury Festival, where he specialised in backing young, up-and-coming talent from all genres. His music is known for its melody and storytelling and has a substantial fan base who love his stuff.
Pop/Review Ruut - Gravity
Born in Kuopio, Finland—the third of four daughters to young Sibelius Academy students—Ruut was immersed in music and film from childhood, playing piano by ear and writing songs by the age of seven. A turbulent family life led to her parents splitting and a move to Budapest when she was 12, where her love of music and desire to pursue it cemented—albeit secretly—while learning English and devouring American gospel music.
Rock/Review Bash Co. - Velvet
Hailing from V.N. Gaia, Portugal, Bash Co. is an artist who prioritizes creative authenticity over the spotlight, crafting deeply personal music that reflects a lifelong commitment to songwriting. A self-described teacher and songwriter—though notably "not a singer"—Bash Co. has been creating solo work since 1999, driven by an unwavering need to share these compositions with the world rather than let them remain unheard.
Pop/Review ErickOscar - Let Me Tell You Now
ErickOscar has been playing acoustic guitar and writing songs for more than thirty years. He grew up listening to music every weekend — usually ballads and love songs — and still treats the guitar as therapy: a way to work through what a day leaves behind. Born in Panamá, Erick has lived in the United States for 34 years and became an American citizen decades ago. Work has also taken him to postings across nearly every country in Latin America.
Folk/Review Marc Rattue - Farewell to the Forest
Marc Rattue is a singer-songwriter from Warminster, England, whose creative journey spans decades of crafting deeply personal music. A merchant ship captain with over thirty years of maritime experience, Rattue has channeled his unique perspective into songwriting since his teenage years, though he only recently began sharing his work with the public. His artistic vision is profoundly shaped by his fascination with landscape, history, folklore, the sea, memory, and humanity's relationship with the past.
Folk/Review Sean Hopkins - Shadows & Light
Singer-songwriter Sean Hopkins, rooted in the arts community of New Hope, PA—situated between New York City and Philadelphia—is known for his evocative folk and indie guitar work. Before launching his solo career, Hopkins was a key member of several indie bands, gaining traction along the East Coast with notable commercial and college radio success.
Pop/Review ErickOscar - Still Ridin' On
ErickOscar has been playing acoustic guitar and writing songs for more than thirty years. He grew up listening to music every weekend — usually ballads and love songs — and still treats the guitar as therapy: a way to work through what a day leaves behind. Born in Panamá, Erick has lived in the United States for 34 years and became an American citizen decades ago. Work has also taken him to postings across nearly every country in Latin America.
Pop/Review Oskar Brandt - Now or Never
Oskar Brandt is a Berlin-based singer-songwriter creating orchestral pop that feels like a movie for the heart. Through cinematic arrangements and emotionally honest songwriting, he explores the heartbreak, grief, love, and uncertainty that shape the human experience. His music doesn't offer easy answers. Instead, it reminds listeners that even in life's most difficult moments, there is still beauty, hope, and something worth holding on to.
Jazz/Review Michael Dulin - Dancing in Paris
Michael Dulin, acclaimed pianist and composer, is celebrated for merging classical sophistication with the fluid energy of contemporary instrumental music. A Juilliard-trained virtuoso, Dulin has built a career on creating music that resonates with profound emotion and timeless beauty.
Country/Review ErickOscar - Till We Turn Grey
ErickOscar has been playing acoustic guitar and writing songs for more than thirty years. He grew up listening to music every weekend — usually ballads and love songs — and still treats the guitar as therapy: a way to work through what a day leaves behind. Born in Panamá, Erick has lived in the United States for 34 years and became an American citizen decades ago. Work has also taken him to postings across nearly every country in Latin America.
Country/Review Ravenheart - Make My Heart Smile
Hailing from Westminster, a vibrant suburb of Denver, Colorado, Ravenheart has carved out an impressive reputation on the city's thriving club and live music circuit. This dynamic collective—featuring Travis Cole on lead vocals, Lenny Bolla on lead guitar, Tommy McCallister on keyboards, Kevin Fonte on bass, Justin Vonn on drums, and Mal Kestin on slide guitar—has captivated audiences with their distinctive blend of simple yet evocative lyrics paired with powerful progressive country-rock rhythms.
Electronic/Review Ronald Hage - Don't Wanna Lose This
Ronald Hage is a dedicated melodic house and progressive house producer from The Hague, Netherlands, who has been crafting dancefloor-ready tracks for several years. Having released music consistently for the past eighteen months, Hage has built an impressive catalogue, with "Don't Wanna Lose This" marking his 19th release – a testament to his prolific output and commitment to releasing new material every 4-6 weeks.
Rock/Review appetiteapple - Gratitudes
appetiteapple is a fiercely independent solo artist from Seoul, South Korea, who embodies the true spirit of DIY musicianship. Taking complete creative control of their craft, appetiteapple handles every aspect of production—from songwriting and arrangement in Logic Pro to mixing, mastering, and even album artwork design. This uncompromising approach to artistic authenticity means appetiteapple retains 100% creative ownership and royalty rights, a rare achievement in today's collaborative music landscape.
Folk/Review Michael Waters - We're Much Better People Now
Michael Waters is a UK-based songwriter and composer creating high-quality pop, soft rock, and indie ballads defined by emotional depth and unforgettable melodies. Writing both music and lyrics, his songs blend meaningful storytelling with instantly memorable hooks—ranging from deeply reflective moments to uplifting, feel-good tracks.
R&B/Review Jaz Vernon - Pink Suede
Hailing from the vibrant neighborhood of Far Rockaway, Queens, Jaz Vernon’s R&B compositions offer a free-flowing and mesmerizing experience. His musical journey began at an early age, honing his skills as a pianist and later exploring the trumpet and drums. Now, Jaz seamlessly blends the soulful essence of 90’s R&B with contemporary elements, driven by an authentic desire to make his mark among the industry greats.
Jazz/Review Ray's Music Exchange - A Live Family Rayunion 2025
For thirty years, Ray’s Music Exchange has stood as a definitive pillar of the Cincinnati, Ohio, improvisational music scene. Born in 1996 out of the fertile creative ground surrounding the University of Cincinnati—and drawing early personnel from the prestigious UC College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)—the collective quickly established a legendary regional reputation for high-energy live chemistry, sophisticated musicianship, and an adventurous sonic ethos.
Electronic/Review Innocent Darkness - VOIDWALKER
Hailing from Ekeren, Belgium, Innocent Darkness represents a bold new voice in the underground electronic music scene, crafting visceral soundscapes that blur the boundaries between hardware experimentation and sonic storytelling. Transitioning from DJ to music maker, this artist has channeled their passion into a pure hardware-driven approach, utilizing the Yamaha Seqtrak, Novation Circuit Tracks, and Roland MC-707, alongside Bitwig Studio and Vital VST, to forge something genuinely raw and uncompromising.
Electronic/Review GlowDriver - Tell Me
A figure made of light, emotion, and motion, GlowDriver lives somewhere between human feeling and the dance floor, in the invisible energy people create between each other. Attraction. Tension. Desire. Heartbreak. Hope. The need to be seen and the need to hear what matters, said out loud. When the lights go down, GlowDriver comes alive. Emotion becomes electricity. The light between people becomes visible.
Pop/Review The Graceland Conspiracy - We Are Chaos
The Graceland Conspiracy is the new dream-pop project created by Colin Crooks, previously a member of PBR Streetgang, who released several singles through the legendary Northern Irish label Good Vibrations and is currently part of Bad Noise Monster. Crooks plays piano and bass, while McMahon provides the vocals. They are joined by Paul Wilkinson on guitar, Gary Taylor on drums and Jon McKinley on brass, creating a group whose members have crossed paths repeatedly through Northern Ireland's music scene.
Electronic/Review James Tabbi - Slow Slow Slow
James Tabbi - Slow Slow Slow
