DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Folk/Review 23 Fields - The Vacant Stars Of Wandering Souls
23 Fields is a sonic blend of folk, rock, and Americana, carrying a deep emotional weight that speaks to the realities of life, love, and the passing of time. Step’s lyrics paint vivid pictures of the human experience, while his melodies provide a comforting familiarity—like an old friend returning home. With a fresh perspective and a renewed passion, 23 Fields proves that it’s never too late to chase what sets your soul on fire. His return is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the enduring power of music.
Country/Review Mogipbob - High on the Hog
Hailing from Hythe, Alberta, Mogipbob is a songwriter and recording artist with a knack for storytelling through melody. Blending country roots with a touch of rock, folk, and heartfelt wit, Mogipbob’s music reflects real life—its humor, heartbreak, and everything in between.
Classical/Review Ashot Danielyan - Spontanious Piano Journeys
Ashot Danielyan is an accomplished pianist and improviser renowned for his ability to craft captivating melodies across a variety of genres, including classical, ambient, new age, and experimental music. While his musical repertoire is diverse, the piano remains his favorite instrument and features prominently in most of his compositions.
New Age/Review Carla Patullo, Martha Wainwright - Fly Under
Carla Patullo is a GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, composer, and songwriter whose music bridges cinematic soundscapes with healing techniques. Her latest album, Nomadica, was sparked by an imagined encounter with her late mother and was just nominated for a GRAMMY® Award in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category. Her music is praised for its primal, cathartic blend of orchestral textures, dreamy vocals, and electronic atmospheres.
Pop/Review Valiancy - Voices
Valiancy, hailing from Lehi, United States, is an emerging artist making waves in the music scene.
Rock/Review h4nn4nh3r0 - Love
h4nn4nh3r0 is an independent artist whose music blends commercial music with distinctive qualities.
Metal/Review Inception Of Eternity - Digital Messiah
Inception Of Eternity blends gothic metal, metalcore, techno, symphonic, and classic rock into a dark, emotional, and powerful sound. After more than four years, the band returns with a new frontwoman. A new album is coming in 2026.
World/Review Olorunfemi - Venus
Olorunfemi is a London-based lo-fi and New Age instrumental artist and producer crafting immersive, space-inspired soundscapes rooted in calm, atmosphere, and emotional depth. Born in Lagos State and originally from Odogbolu, Ogun State, Nigeria, his work blends ambient textures, mellow rhythms, and subtle African influences to create reflective sonic journeys.
Classical/Review Serij d'Artosis - Rêve1: Vent Fragile
Serij d'Artosis, an emerging artist from Paris, France, is set to captivate audiences with the release of the original single, 'Rêve1: Vent Fragile.' Serij is a truly independent artist, taking complete control of the music composition process from start to finish. Drawing inspiration from neoclassical luminaries such as Ludovico Einaudi and Yann Tiersen, Serij infuses a minimalist style into their work, creating a unique and enchanting musical experience that resonates with listeners on a profound level.
Folk/Review Seann Medicina - You don't know me
Seann Medicina is a singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Canada. He envelopes listeners with a distinctive blend of folk, rock, and indie influences, drawing from his life experiences and world travels. Weaving lyrics with elegant simplicity, he journeys through feelings of connection, vulnerability, and empowerment with his dynamic guitar and versatile voice.
Country/Review Stevie Lee Woods & The NRL Band - Don't Let Heartache Turn To Heartbreak
Stevie Lee Woods, a seasoned artist hailing from Branson, United States, has teamed up with his Nashville Roadhouse Live Band, which includes talents like Devin Callahan from American Idol and Rich Watson, to craft his latest original single, "Don't Let Heartache Turn To Heartbreak."
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.