DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Electronic/Review K-Syran - Sunny
K-Syran has seen tremendous success as a singer-songwriter, actress, author, director, and lyricist, not to mention as an impassioned activist for women’s rights. Her single ‘Intimacy’ was nominated by the United Nations in the U.K. to be the anthem of International Women’s Day, while her album ‘Dizzy’ has been nominated for a number of prestigious awards in the U.S.
Rock/Review Gary Dranow - Golden Child
The blues rock band Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions are unrestricted by the bounds of genre, but when you listen, you will hear blues-tinged Rock n Roll.
Jazz/Review The Ari Joshua Quartet - Nun Kommt es Werder
For years, shamanistic guitarist and composer Ari Joshua has been one of those "musician’s musicians" who those "in the know" rave about but who remains under the radar for the general public. Struggles with substance abuse, a severe car accident, Ari’s commitment to music education with the successful school he founded, The Music Factory, and the daunting task of mixing have kept him in something of a creative holding pattern.
Country/Review Jensey - Ride Or Die
Jensey’s voice is visceral, raw, and captivating. A true storyteller, he draws inspiration from his biggest influences: Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, and Damien Rice. A seasoned live performer (150 performances this last year), Jensey sings every note like it’s his last. Jensey is often compared to Zach Bryan, Bailey Zimmerman, and Dustin Kensrue (Thrice).
Pop/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - Shattered
Kelsie Kimberlin is an American-Ukrainian musician and singer. Her work is not only accessible and entertaining but also steeped in important social themes and dual meanings, underscoring her deep understanding of the power of creative music to evoke change.
Electronic/Review Moon and Aries - Blurred Vision
German composer & producer Tom Aries and Canadian writer and singer Jordana Moon team up as: Moon and Aries - the music duo with a unique fusion of Electronic, Pop, Cinematic Synth Pop, Trip-Hop and more. Moon and Aries hope to hook you into their sensual, uplifting and spiritually charged Universe of sound. With Tom Aries’ memorable, seductive melodies and captivating instrumentals, blending with Jordana Moon's thought provoking, poetic lyrics and emotionally intimate vocals.
Rock/Review The Psychsomatics - Seams of Expectation
The Psychsomatics are Steven Siggard (drummer/lead vocal), Sierra Siggard (bass), Jacob Dodge (guitar), and Zaz McDonald (keys).
Pop/Review Grace & Moji - Monster
Los Angeles-based artist/producer duo Grace Hong and Martin Wave, known as Grace & Moji, debut their collaboration in which they explore love, creative expression, and healing in their relationship. Grace, a native New Yorker raised in a broken home by Korean immigrants, began studying classical piano and voice at a young age. Martin, an award-winning, platinum-selling music producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, hails from the forests of Sweden.
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Rock/Review [SAMPLE_TEXT] - Poverty Dream
[SAMPLE_TEXT] is Reece Caldwell (vocals and guitar), Tyler Farrell (drums), and Jacob Marsh (bass).
Country/Review Ben Hutcheson - Ben Hutcheson
Ben Hutcheson is an emerging Country Rock artist from South West England. Ben is the new generation of the recent pedigree of fresh English singer/songwriters. Critiqued as bridging the storytelling gap between the likes of Passenger, Ed Sheeran and Scotty McCreery. Realising his passion for writing & performing by releasing his first and second EP unaided, Ben set out to have his voice heard.
Country/Review Whitney Blake Myrick - Redemption in Jackson, Mississippi
Born and raised in Louisiana. Educated in Mississippi. Unemployed and divorced (on the same day) in Appalachia. Currently living and loving in Texas. Whitney Blake Myrick has been involved in music since the age of seven but didn’t start songwriting until she needed an outlet during the pandemic. Already going through a divorce and midlife crisis, Whitney started writing about the transformations she was experiencing in isolation in rural Appalachia.
Pop/Review Valen Eslava - Too Many Miles
Valen Eslava is a Venezuelan-born, Maracaibo-based singer, and the sound of her voice has absorbed all the beauty of the wonderful surrounding nature: the warmth of the blue lake of Maracaibo, the brightness of the Catatumbo lightnings, and the heights and expanses of the Andes. Valen began to sing at a very early age. She was singing everywhere.
Pop/Review Bromsen - Read About It
In the mid-2000s, Karlo and Richard performed together with their dear fellows from the pampelmuse in almost every indie rock club in Berlin. The band finally broke up in 2006, shortly before their supposed breakthrough, and many years passed before Richard and Karlo met again and Bromsen was formed in 2021. With their Sound Bromsen will take you on a journey from Beat to the 80's and back to the future.
Classical/Review Parjam Parsi - Blue Butterfly
Parjam Parsi had an early introduction to music, learning the piano throughout his youth. It was through this that Parsi began to immerse himself in the styles of classical composers from previous generations as well as the music of contemporary composers. He then forged his musical path through composition. Currently, Parsi works as an audio engineer, producer, and composer.
Rock/Review Matt DeAngelis - Speak For A Moment
Matt DeAngelis is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Southern New Jersey, USA. He has been honing his craft as a songwriter since age 8, with the ultimate goal of spreading a positive outlook in a world that can be riddled with strife and negativity.
Rock/Review Jonny Ong - A Moment of Sunshine
Singaporean singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jonny Ong crafts a vibrant blend of psychedelic rock infused with experimental instrumentation from across the globe and a passionate dose of nostalgia. A tapestry of sound brought to life with prismatic animated visuals, his music pushes boundaries, led by evocative lyrics centred around storytelling, escapism, and desire.
Rock/Review Shock Value - When Lightening Strikes
Formed in Sioux Falls, SD, Shock Value is a high-energy pop punk-rock band. With infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and adrenaline-fueled performances, Shock Value has gained a dedicated following and is poised to make waves in the world of pop punk. The band was founded by lead vocalist Nick Bader, rhythm guitarist Nick Roach, lead guitarist Matt Rice, bassist Corey Gross, and drummer Zach Dresch.
House/Review Tally Koren - Not Satisfied (The Remixes)
Tally Koren's track record as an independent artist includes playlisting for BBC Radio 2 and shows such as Graham Norton, Chris Evans, and Steve Wright. TV appearances on London Live and Virgin Media playlists. Other recent performances include the Royal Albert Hall, The National Arboretum, The Belgrade Theatre, The House of Lords, and singing live at the start of a football match at MK Dons.
Rock/Review Tsunamiz - Kairos
The brainchild of musician Bruno Sobral, Tsunamiz brings a genre-defying sound to the masses. Sonically energizing and infectious, his music traipses between rock, electronic, and pop, creating something unique and entirely Tsunamiz.
Pop/Review Lupe Dragon - Attached
Lupe Dragon is an alternative singer/songwriter from Northern New Jersey. She has performed in various parts of New Jersey. With the writing style of Ed Sheeran, the swagger of Billie Eilish and a voice similar to the likes of Hayley Williams (Paramore) and Alanis Morisette, she is a female powerhouse.