Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Pop/Review Alejandro GG - To Pa Dentro
Alejandro GG, hailing from Madrid, Spain, is the mastermind behind the infectious Latin pop single "To Pa Dentro." As an independent artist, Alejandro GG is known for his experimental approach to music, infusing each song with a unique and danceable vibe that sets him apart from the rest.
Electronic/Review Dr Wave Engine - Elephant Phase
Dr Wave Engine, hailing from Brussels, Belgium, is a rising star in the electronic music scene. Known for blending modern electronica with nostalgic 1980s vibes, Dr Wave Engine's passion for electronic sounds dates back to his youth, shaping his profound understanding of the genre's evolution. With influences like Hernan Cattaneo, Michael Mayer, and Christopher Schwarzwälder, Dr Wave Engine's music reflects a dynamic fusion of progressive electronic elements and classic synth sounds, such as Moog, creating a unique sonic experience.
Electronic/Review Plu2 - All I Ever Wanted
Plu2 is a 17-year-old singer-songwriter and EDM artist from Sweden, making waves in the music scene with a unique blend of heartfelt lyrics and electrifying beats. Combining a passion for storytelling with modern production, Plu2 crafts music that resonates with listeners, seamlessly blending pop melodies with electronic elements. Currently studying music production at Rytmus High School in Gothenburg, Plu2 is dedicated to honing their craft, experimenting with new sounds, and pushing creative boundaries.
Rock/Review Lazywall - Tighaline
Lazywall are a Moroccan rock trio whose oriental alt rock hybrid is a tagine of traditional Arabic time signatures and instruments and powerful altrock. Singing in Arabic, the band covers topics like climate change, social injustice, integration, and corruption with a visceral intensity that removes language barriers and unites cultures. The band was formed in England by brothers Nao, Youssef, and Monz.
Pop/Review gnomes - Microclimbs EP
Owing to their beginnings in the English countryside, gnomes aren't out of place in the garden. Forever inspired by the folky and sunny disposition and named after a canal boat: The Gnome of Rishton Too.
Classical/Review Piers Baron - Beneath Our Regal Moon
Piers Baron is a British-born, Los Angeles-based musical artist.
Folk/Review Ophelia Moon - Magic and Daffodils
Ophelia Moon - Magic and Daffodils
Folk/Review Block - Whitecaps On The Hudson (Deluxe Edition)
Block belongs to a unique category of artists—a pioneering force behind the anti-folk movement, his influence can be felt in every corner of modern indie and lo-fi songwriting. Instead of riding the wave of a genre, he helped create one.
Hip-Hop/Review Cuzoh - Slow Down
Cuzoh is a multi-talented rapper, singer, & songwriter from the United States. His extensive body of work is consistent and quite impressive. With music placements on stations such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, and multiple cable television series, Cuzoh’s talent and versatility as a recording artist are rapidly grabbing the attention of music lovers and tastemakers worldwide.
Soul/Review Helena May - Side Effects
Helena May is a blue-eyed, British funky-soulstress living in London and Vienna, aiming for heartfelt, uplifting relatability with flavors of Brit-Funk, Jazz, and Soul.
Electronic/Review Bastien Pons - BLINDED
From France, Bastien Pons creates experiences, not just music. With a background in black-and-white photography and a deep grounding in musique concrète (under the mentorship of Bernard Fort), his artistic practice fuses sound and image into a raw, sensory world. His compositions are immersive, introspective sound sculptures—built from field recordings, ambient layers, industrial grit, and minimal melodies.
Country/Review Lucas Pasley - Laissez-Faire Love
Lucas Pasley is an old-time fiddler/banjoist and singer-songwriter from Sparta, NC, in the heart of the southern Appalachian Mountains. Rooted in traditional Appalachian and country music, Lucas often pulls lyrics from his family's writing in addition to his own, and there's an emphasis on instrumental solos and harmony singing throughout his music. On the traditional music side, Lucas plays in the band Gap Civil and has worked to preserve and honor the music of Alleghany County, NC, and the surrounding areas.
Soul/Review Gianfranco GFN - Jumping Around
Gianfranco GFN was born on October 8, 1966, in Biel, Switzerland. He started playing guitar at the age of 7, took some lessons during his adolescence, and then continued as a self-taught musician. He is notably influenced by jazz, blues, bossa nova, and funk, while not denying his Mediterranean roots, which are reflected in his warm and groovy compositions.
Folk/Review Nick Byrne - Solstice Sun
Buckinghamshire, UK-based Nick Byrne blends poignant melancholia and thoughtful lyricism into a contemporary mix of indie-folk. The latest single, 'Solstice Sun,' is a collaboration with Gloucestershire songwriter Tom Symmonds. The multi-layered composition explores the changing seasons while portraying the cycle of our own emotional experiences—and features Nick's band members Alex Baker (bass guitar) and Andrew Lane (drums), as well as violinist Sophia Bartlett of Tugboat Captain.
Rock/Review Josh Orange - Believers And Dreamers (What Have We Become)
Josh Orange is an Australian folk rock band formed in 2004. Founding members Gordon Burke and Andrew Wass had been playing together for a few years, jamming at parties and generally hanging out together in an apartment they shared in Sydney’s Inner West suburb of Glebe. The band recorded their first album, "Big Day Tomorrow," in 2005 with their great friend and bandmate Baline Munnings on bass guitar and Alex Miller on drums.
Pop/Review Mick J. Clark - Anuther Sunny Hulliday
Mick J. Clark is a singer/songwriter on the Sonorus Record Label with over 1,000,000 Spotify streams on his songs; he reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 2 in the USA iTunes Top 100 Rock Songs in June 2020 with: We Know It's True. He has written over 60 songs, of which 54 are being played by Emerge Music in shops, and with two songs on the ‘Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 9’ album, which reached No. 1 in the iTunes Electronic Chart.
Punk/Review Art Pop - teenage scum
Art Pop - teenage scum
Jazz/Review Sound Liberation - Elegy
Sound Liberation, an eclectic chamber ensemble/band, was formed in 1996. The band has gained exposure in the New York City area and has generated a loyal core following playing such notable venues as Joe's Pub, Wetlands, Knitting Factory, The Blue Note, Downtime, New Music Cafe, Cutting Room, Le Poisson Rouge, and many other performing spaces. Sound Liberation's musical philosophy, developed by band founder Gene Pritsker, is based upon "ending the segregation of sound vibration (i.e., musical genres)."
Rock/Review Maverick Smith - We Make Fire, They Make Smoke
Maverick Smith is a genre-blending rock band known for their raw, live-recorded energy and a sound that defies easy classification. Blending indie and classic rock with orchestral textures, southern blues grit, and experimental edge, their music is built on authenticity, connection, and sonic exploration.
Pop/Review Farbod Biglari - Waltz for Baran (The Rain Waltz)
Farbod Biglari is an Iranian composer, singer-songwriter, and guitarist based in Vancouver, Canada. His music blends elements of jazz, experimental textures, and poetic Persian lyricism. Drawing from his background in cinema and theater, Farbod creates emotionally rich works that often evoke a strong sense of visual storytelling and atmosphere. He is currently studying jazz music academically in Vancouver, further refining his artistic language through formal training and improvisational practice.