DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Pop/Review Eamonn Conor - Table 17
Emerging from Australia, Eamonn Conor is one of those artists capable of writing a great song. Without a fancy production, or convoluted formulas, the young talent manages to deliver catchy, relatable and nostalgic melodies, all augmented by his bright and dynamic vocal tone.
Rock/Review Zack Fowler - SOS
Since emerging from the West Country back in 2022, 26-year-old pop-punk poster boy Zack Fowler has been channeling the likes of Blink 182, Machine Gun Kelly, and Sum 41 in order to create his own brand of emotionally charged and upbeat pop-punk that manages to pay homage while dragging the genre kicking and screaming into the contemporary.
Hip-Hop/Review Tape Deck Terrorist - One Step Stereo
Tape Deck Terrorist is a single act that stands to impress any hip-hop head through clever wordplay, smooth flows, and a determination to drive the listener to be inspired.
Rock/Review Marc Bird - Kaleidoscope
Marc Bird is a songwriter, producer and visual artist originally from Sunderland, UK. With influences ranging from Beach House to Bill Nelson, Delia Derbyshire to David Bowie, his unique, introspective creations transcend the borders of psychedelic folk and bedroom pop.
Rock/Review Kittenhead - Home
Kittenhead is a 5-piece group of veteran musicians based in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Oakland California. The band uses modern technology to write music together and then comes together to add the secret sauce and produce music that is poignant, inclusive, and fun.
Pop/Review Calista Del Toro - Losing My Mind
Calista Del Toro is a singer-songwriter from South El Monte, California known for her laid-back soulful pop sound. She started singing at the age of four and began playing the guitar and writing at the age of 15. In 2015 Calista put together a band with a group of friends named Alone Together, where she lent her talents as the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Hip-Hop/Review Kurst - Action
Kurst is a Canadian based hip hop artist. Kurst defines himself as a storytelling rapper, not only telling his own story through his music, but also painting a vivid picture of the world around us, controversial or not. Viewing music as the ultimate form of expression, you can feel the raw emotions through the music.
Pop/Review Jun Parker - Dancing in the Dark
Jun Parker is a Japan-born, Australian-grown Neo City Pop singer songwriter who is slowly building his City Pop music career based in rural South West Victoria. His music is written bilingually in Japanese and English and reflects often the Australian landscapes and seascapes of the region he inhabits while the oozing with Japanese sentimentalism.
Rock/Review Ci Gofod - Rhedeg Yn Y Nos
Armed with a dusty box of his fathers’ old 80s and funk records for inspiration, Bridgend singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ci Gofod (Jack Thomas Davies) made his solo debut with the sweet and soulful single 'Castle Square' in 2020.
Pop/Review Maya Yenn - Sour Grapes
Independent artist, singer, songwriter and producer, Maya Yenn’s irresistible cocktail of melodic pop and charismatic weirdness combine to produce a truly unique sound with eccentric but accessible appeal. Through narrative-heavy, immersive songwriting, Maya is able to handle complex themes with discerning self-awareness to create music that’s equal parts playful and honest.
Pop/Review J. Matthews - Courage
J. Matthews isn't your typical pop artist. To him, genre's have always been more of an experiment than a definitive style. Any story worth telling has its phases, its unique chapters, its unexpected twists, and J. Matts' music captures this element through an unexpected, yet cohesive, rhapsody.