DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Classical/Review Afaq Art Production & Distribution - Bejamalen (With Beauty)
Afaq Art Production & Distribution is an Egyptian record label founded in 2021, specialising in musical works that blend the authenticity of Arabic music with a contemporary artistic vision, driven by the belief that music is a universal language capable of connecting cultures. The company released its debut work, "Althulathia" (The Trilogy), in 2023.
R&B/Review Deja Renee - Close
Deja Renee is a pop and R&B singer-songwriter from San Diego, California, known for crafting emotionally driven records that blend intimate, expressive vocals with polished pop production, creating songs that feel both deeply personal and widely relatable. With a background in classical voice and jazz, Deja earned her Associate of Arts in Music Performance from MiraCosta College, bringing technical precision and versatility into her contemporary sound.
Pop/Review Matthew Phillips - Battlefield Of Love
San Diego-based musician Matthew Phillips, the rising pop sensation from Southern California, continues to captivate audiences with his infectious melodies and heartfelt storytelling. Pairing electronic elements, cinematic soundscapes, and classic hook-filled lyrics that breathe new life into the alternative genre. Matthew's guitar playing has caught the attention of the top guitar manufacturers in the music industry: Fender, Ernie Ball, Taylor, Seymour Duncan, JHS, RJM, and Walrus Audio, to name a few.
Country/Review Neo Brightwell - Break Me Like a Promise
Neo Brightwell is a genre-defiant songwriter and performance artist crafting what he calls “Moonshine Disco”—a fusion of Americana grit, queer gospel, and cinematic storytelling. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Brightwell writes mythic, soul-struck songs that bridge roots music and rebellion, weaving the sacred and the outlaw into one voice. His lyrics read like scripture carved from firelight: haunted, poetic, and redemptive.
Pop/Review Michael Waters - La La Love Song
Michael Waters is a songwriter and composer creating high-quality pop 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. After making songwriting a central focus, Michael began recording with world-class musicians in New York in late 2025.
Classical/Review Marcin Sanakiewicz - Unfolked Piano. Some Polish Themes
Marcin Sanakiewicz - pianist, arranger, soloist, and respected accompanist. Since 1996, he has been an artist at the legendary Piwnica pod Baranami in Krakow. Janusz Radek's long-time stage partner in the cult recital "Serwus Madonna" (produced for TVP and Polish Radio, Universal Music Polska album). He also collaborated with other outstanding artists of the Polish scene, such as Anna Szałapak, Kamila Klimczak, Rafał Jędrzejczyk, Ada Fijał, Jacek Wójcicki, and Agnieszka Chrzanowska.
Electronic/Review A:M Club - Resistance
A:M Club, hailing from Darwen, England, is a solo artist from Northern England. Drawing inspiration from iconic soundtrack composers of the 70s and 80s, A:M Club seamlessly blends elements of dance music with sci-fi film influences, creating a one-of-a-kind sonic experience that transports listeners to a futuristic realm.
Rock/Review ReeToxA - You Deserve Better Than Me
ReeToxA originally emerged as the brainchild of Melbourne’s own Jason McKee, a lifelong songwriter whose musical awakening took place as a teenager against the gritty backdrop of 1990s Frankston, although life quickly got in the way of his creative dreams.
Hip-Hop/Review Lil' Mike - Shuryo
Emerging from Goldtown, France, Lil' Mike is an artist unafraid to tackle the darkest corners of society through his music. With influences drawn from Don Toliver and Lithe, he's crafted a distinctive sound that merges compelling flows with unflinching social commentary. Working closely with producer Ingué, who helped shape the tonal qualities of his vocal delivery and harmonic choices, Lil' Mike has developed an artistic voice that speaks directly to listeners with urgency and purpose.
Metal/Review Watch Me Die Inside - Infinity Fall III
Watch Me Die Inside is the work of Aleph, an artistic universe that documents the modern human in a state of internal collapse. Through Fragments, the project exposes states suspended between function, identity loss, emptiness, and resistance. Multiple Fragments form an Autopsy: not merely a collection of songs, but the dissection of a psychological wound. The audience is not treated as passive listeners but as witnesses—observers of a condition that is not softened, only made visible.
Pop/Review Teanko - We still believe the voice
Teanko is the recording project of Dutch singer-songwriter Theo Konst, now based in Portugal, creating melodic pop, rock, and indie music built around authentic songwriting and modern production.
Rock/Review Forgotten Roads - Scenes from a Revolution (Original Soundtrack)
Forgotten Roads - Scenes from a Revolution (Original Soundtrack)
Folk/Review Richard William Jenkins - Album One
Richard William Jenkins - Album One
Hip-Hop/Review The Black Plague Doctors - DYNAMITE! (Audio Cinema)
The Black Plague Doctors are an Atlanta-based collective pushing the boundaries of lo-fi hip-hop through their uncompromising DIY approach. Comprised of Jo-Fi and St. Gabe, the duo centres their creative process around live instrumentation—guitar and bass—layered over drum machines, an SP404 sampler, and various musical hardware, all captured on a humble digital 8-track. The Black Plague Doctors have carved out a distinctive sonic territory that embraces imperfection as an art form.
Pop/Review Franklin Gotham - Lisboa
Franklin Gotham - Lisboa
Rock/Review ReeToxA - Bottle
ReeToxA originally emerged as the brainchild of Melbourne’s own Jason McKee, a lifelong songwriter whose musical awakening took place as a teenager against the gritty backdrop of 1990s Frankston, although life quickly got in the way of his creative dreams.
Pop/Review Ornnala - Au diable
Ornnala crafts intimate and sincere music at the crossroads of opera, song, and orchestral French pop. Born between two cultures, she found refuge in music from a young age, a language she honed at the conservatory through operatic singing, personal songwriting, and stage explorations. She creates an organic and vibrant universe, where each piece becomes a space for listening and shared memory.
Rock/Review Motihari Brigade - Problematic
Motihari Brigade creates "rock-n-roll thoughtcrime" for independent minds." The band derives its name from Motihari, India, the birthplace of their truth-seeking spirit animal, George Orwell. The Motihari sound is the invention of guitarist, singer, and songwriter Eric Winston.
R&B/Review R.J. Augustine - To My Favorite Person
South Jersey artist R.J. Augustine creates modern R&B with heart, soul, and real-life storytelling. From love songs and heartbreak anthems to party records and summer vibes, his music is designed to connect, inspire, and move listeners—one song at a time.
Metal/Review Inception Of Eternity - Nature Always Wins
Inception Of Eternity blends Gothic Metal, Metalcore, Techno, Symphonic, and Classic Rock into a dark, emotional, and powerful sound.