DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Classical/Review Richard Green - A Legacy
Richard Green is an Italian musician, guitarist, and composer based in London since 2012. He moved to London, where he obtained a higher diploma as a guitarist and a musician degree. His first track released is Dark Horses (December 2020), a very experimental composition with a distinct dark sound.
Country/Review The Kyle Jordan Project - Loved By You
At the heart of The Kyle Jordan Project's sonic palette lies a blend of genres, weaving together blues, country, rock, and folk influences into a captivating tapestry of sound. With each composition, they delve into the essence of roots music while infusing it with a modern flair, resulting in a repertoire that speaks directly to the soul. The Kyle Jordan Project is a collective of musicians united by their love for music and their shared vision.
Electronic/Review Deep Dive Species - Unconditional
Deep Dive Species were formed during (and basically because of) the 2020 lockdown in New York. One part of the duo is Vadim Militsin, an electronic scene veteran who stands behind numerous projects like AUTiSM, Logica Abstracta, and Robotov-Millentrop. The other component of this unlikely mixture is Sergey Popovich, a guitarist and vocalist with a string of projects, like Vopli Vodoplyasova, famous in and beyond his native Ukraine, Hey! Lubo!, and the NY-based Goodswan.
Pop/Review AWOLNATION - Panoramic View
Aaron Bruno, the de facto leader, songwriter, and creative force behind the Los Angeles-based project AWOLNATION, has spent the better part of two decades steering the band’s ship of pop-friendly electronic and alternative rock to millions of record sales and streams, a handful of chart-topping singles, and countless shows played to adoring fans around the world.
Rock/Review Shyfrin Alliance - Whiskey Blues
A personal crisis can be a curse or a blessing, either plummeting the victim into despair or forcing them into making change for the good. After years as a successful businessman, mathematician, and physicist, Eduard Shyfrin had a crisis that prompted a life-changing revelation. A whole new way of thinking was born as the award-winning scientist embarked on a steadfast pursuit of meanings and purpose, research, and writing bestselling books – all of which has culminated now in his debut album, Shyfrin Alliance.
Techno/Review GIDE - So merry, summery!
Hailing from the vibrant city of Vantaa, Finland, GIDE brings a fresh, electrifying sound to the scene.
Pop/Review myah - everything
Born and raised in South Florida, myah started making music at a young age. Her sound blends alternative rock, pop, and pop-punk melodies. Influenced by bands like The National, Talking Heads, Modest Mouse, and Twenty One Pilots, her love for alternative music continued to grow as she got older and solidified her decision to make music of a similar caliber while still incorporating those familiar pop beats.
Pop/Review The Macarons Project - Heartbreaker
Ree & Dito started their musical journey as a passion project in 2014. The Canada-based Indonesian duo began uploading their music to YouTube, and the response was amazing. By 2017, their fanbase began to grow rapidly, which inspired them to create content regularly. Currently, The Macarons Project has over 290 million (and counting) Spotify streams worldwide. The idea behind the name, The Macarons Project, stems from their desire to intertwine the wide array of “flavors'' (genres) with their mellow acoustic style.
Pop/Review Lucy Wroe - Heartbeat Wipers
Lucy Wroe is a London-based artist releasing music without boundaries. Her creativity is influenced by changemakers spanning all genres, from Charli XCX to Radiohead, Kate Bush, and Caroline Polachek. Always looking to move forward, every release hits the refresh button. In 2022, the mellow-pop EP “Same World” triggered a surge in writing with long-time collaborator Tom b. This led to the release of “Better” in 2023 and the electronic-pop EP “WAVES.”
Rock/Review Darià Artiola - If Memories Had Eyes
Darià Artiola has been involved in music somehow since as long as he can ever remember, not unlike many other humans who have been surrounded by sound during their terrestrial journey. This project couldn't be possible without the collaboration of three amazing people: IK Miranda (producer, guitars, synths, and smiles), Antonio Rubio (guitars, visuals, and pyrotechnics), and Albert Aran (drums, design, linguistics, and stunning looks).
Country/Review Ben Tucker - Ben Tucker
If Ben Tucker’s musical stylings feel at home on a guitar, that’s because he has been playing since the age of 8 and writing since 11. Music provided Tucker with something solid to hold on to through his tumultuous life journey. He first played in the synthpop duo The Fizzgigs until, after university, he formed the garage rock band Albino, with whom he has toured extensively.
Pop/Review Fall of Passion - Never Gonna Let You Go
Fall of Passion is a niche art music project developed and produced by British songwriter John F. Unrestricted by commercial influences and peer pressures, unconventional compositional ideas are allowed to flow freely, creating music that breaks free from the shackles of standard practices. The result is an immersive and unique listening experience.
Pop/Review Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice - The Machine
Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice, a collective of artists that mixes rock, pop, and electronic music, released a new single entitled The Machine, which is a song that reflects on the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence, between emotions and algorithms, between freedom and control.
Rock/Review The Breakdown - Gaston
Exploding onto the London music scene with unparalleled vigor, The Breakdown are a sensational melodic rock band that brilliantly fuses iconic British influences with cutting-edge modern rock elements. Reunited in serendipity, this extraordinary quintet triumphed over adversity during lockdown, unleashing their mesmerizing debut album, ‘Open the Barricades’. Now regularly performing in and around London and featuring on a number of high-profile music blogs.
Classical/Review Maria Kotrotsou - Kafka's Dream
Maria Kotrotsou lives and works in Paris. She writes orchestral, neoclassical, electronic, new-age music, film scoring, and songs. Very early, she took part in the piano competition of the London Royal Academy of Music, where she won the first prize with distinction. In 2005, she obtained her piano degree with honors from the National Conservatory of Athens, and then she completed her law studies.
Pop/Review Clare Easdown - STIGMA ENIGMA
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, by the deep blue, Clare Easdown perceived music like the generous expanse of the sea. Creating a complex response with electronic music, she delves into the depths of her love for melody. She trained to play the classical cello growing up, eventually attending Newtown High School Of The Performing Arts. With classical training but a self-taught approach to music, her kaleidoscope of music is as unique as her music.
Rock/Review AURORA BY NOON - In The Shelter Of Mother Earth
AURORA BY NOON, a dynamic alternative rock ensemble from Austria, combines the best of current and traditional rock genres in a classic lineup with guitars, bass, drums, and vocals. This fascinating mix forms a distinctive sound that skillfully intertwines nostalgic tones with innovative, modern influences. AURORA BY NOON pays tribute to the immortal energy of the rock genre with their music, enriched with a dash of contemporary dynamism.
Funk/Review (BR)OTHERS - (Br)other
The new single “(Br)other” from the new duo (BR)OTHERS (featuring Michael Bland and Sonny T of The New Power Generation).
Pop/Review Diya Dhar - I Want You
Diya Dhar is a singer, songwriter, composer, and performer based in India, making music revolving around the genres of pop, rock, R&B, and hip-hop. Her music is centered around themes of love, betrayal, heartbreak, personal struggle, and even concepts of inner darkness. Diya has released 3 singles so far, raising a total of 13k streams and being featured on magazines such as Rolling Stone India, The Indian Music Diaries, Findie IN, and Rock Cabeca Brazil.
Rock/Review Giack Bazz - Only Fans
Giack Bazz is an indie rock singer-songwriter based in London. Giack takes the listener on a tour inside his mind, criticizing society and discussing mental health, from love to loss. His first record, Childhood Dream (2016), financed by crowdfunding, paved the road for Giack Bazz Is Not Famous (2018) and Haikufy (2019), a 30-track, 20-minute album that started his personal protest against the unfair paying scheme of streaming platforms.
