DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Pop/Review Nian Tong - In My Mind
Celebrating the spectacularly sweet melodies of the golden age of music, singer-songwriter and producer Nian Tong is bringing back a timeless style of sound that connects directly to the hearts & minds of the people. Originally born in China, Nian grew up with a true love of 1960s pop music from America.
Folk/Review Francis Alban Blake - Strawberry Jam
Francis Alban Blake, the pseudonym of Dutch poet and artist Frans de Blaak (1974–2022), is a strange one by music industry standards, or any standard, really. First, he disappeared in 2018, and after long years of searching, he was ultimately found dead in France in 2022. He never released any of his music but left a statement in his will that he wanted to befriend songwriter and producer Frank Bond to complete his work.
Hip-Hop/Review Maddy Suppez - Catch & Release
Maddy Suppez is a singer, rapper, and healer.
Pop/Review Cindy Alexander - Messy
Cindy Alexander is brilliant and multifaceted, like a prism in sunlight. She’s a songwriter, a singer, and a storyteller. She’s a mother of twins and a daughter of Mother Nature. Fans of her music know she’s beautifully messy and heaven-sent. This award-winning singer-songwriter has a cult following and an independent streak. Affectionately called "Pnut" by her fans, Alexander has a voice that defies her petite stature.
Rock/Review The Pulltops - Wide Awake
The Pulltops are a Milwaukee-based duo delivering a hooky mix of indie rock, power pop, and album rock. Drummer Mark Pierret and guitarist Tom Crowell were both eclectic record collectors, so they immediately clicked when they joined their first band together. While Mark always leaned heavier on old country and soul music, Tom drew stronger influences from the experimental and underground scenes.
Folk/Review Sticky Steve - Vultures (Live)
Sticky Steve grew up in a swampy suburb in central Florida. He started playing the drums around 2004 and taught himself some basic guitar soon after. He played in a few bands and started writing music by himself until around 2016, when David Yanik booked his first show.
Rock/Review Juliana Strangelove - Dead Poets
Juliana Strangelove is rock music inspired by Americana-country legends, 90's hits, garage vibes, and the greatest rock'n'roll bands in history. Juliana, with an amazing dark and low contralto voice, is the most unique female vocalist you will encounter today.
Rock/Review Ari Joshua - Help on the Way
Ari Joshua is a dynamic musician & performer whose sound is as diverse as his upbringing. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, & raised in Seattle, WA, Ari's passion for music was evident from a young age. After high school, he earned a scholarship to study music on the East Coast, where he honed the power of musical expression.
Electronic/Review Red Mercury - Firefly
Red Mercury is a London-based band renowned for their boundary-pushing approach to music and art. Blending genres with finesse, Red Mercury's music transcends traditional boundaries and immerses listeners in a world of sonic innovation.
Hip-Hop/Review Blake Yung - Next (ft. Benny Mayne)
Blake Yung is a Portland-based artist and songwriter who has been blazing his own trail. He released his introductory EP "I’m Fine" in April of 2020 with features from MOD SUN and Caskey, which highlighted his rise in the Emo Rap/Alternative world. Since then, he has worked with platinum producer Supah Mario on his debut collaborative album "Leader of the Lost Souls".
Rock/Review John Taglieri - Talk To Me
Throughout his 21-year career, John Taglieri has taken the DIY concept to an extreme level, releasing fourteen albums on his own terms with no major financial backing in place and playing thousands of shows from New England to Los Angeles to Europe.
Electronic/Review JSDavani - Sam Y Nona
Jacoby Davani (JSDavani) is a multi-media artist and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in experimental arts and music. With this criterion, he's free to draw inspiration from a variety of influences, mediums, and genres. He has over a decade of experience developing multi-media and sensory performances, projecting manipulated experimental films on top of music that often explored ambient soundscapes, harsh abrasive noise, avant-garde tunes, apocalyptic folk music, and sound collages composed of found sounds, field recordings, and circuit-bent children's toys.
Pop/Review Kid Lazuras - Utopia
Deep down, Bristol (UK)-based artist Kid Lazuras just wants to write songs about sandwiches.
Pop/Review Carl Kammeyer - One
Carl Kammeyer is an indie pop and soul singer/songwriter from California who draws inspiration from his mother, who helped kickstart his musical journey at a young age by buying him a keyboard and teaching him to play by ear. He later joined his local church's youth choir, learned to read music, and taught himself to play the guitar.
Electronic/Review Bryanna Rain - LavenderWax EP
Bryanna Rain is an author and vocalist based out of Richmond, VA. She’s been recording tracks for well over a decade, releasing her first solo EP at age 13 as well as publishing a picture book under the Tik A Tok imprint based out of New York. She’s a graduate of Virginia Tech and passionate about animals and role-playing video games—so much so that it became an inspiration for her debut album.
Rock/Review Ginger May - Mockster
Ginger May stands out because a single genre alone cannot fully contain its identity. On the contrary, the band is always eager to push the boundaries and expand the reach of their music. With the roaring energy of industrial music that meets the thunderous power of metal. Electronic influences are also very prominent on many of the band's best tracks.
Electronic/Review Madebit - An Alien Among Us
Madebit is the experimental pop & dance project of songwriter & producer Madelyn Reyes. Based out of Nashville, TN, she enjoys layering synthesizer sounds with world influences paired with catchy pop hooks and lyrics that read like poetry.
Pop/Review Katie Belle - Symptoms
Katie Belle is an American pop artist, singer-songwriter, and model from the state of Georgia. Katie currently works with Producer Fabio Campedelli, LA. Belle was admitted to The Recording Academy this past summer and is now a Grammy Voting member.
Hip-Hop/Review SVICIDEGHØST - You and I, Svicide PT 1
Frankie Chuilli, aka SVICIDEGHØST is a solo artist.
Rock/Review Mosaics - Tidal Lock
Trevor Johnson is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Monroeville, Alabama. He has been involved in a variety of projects throughout the Deep South, and in 2022 he launched his solo project, Mosaics.