DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Rock/Review Priz Em - First Kiss
Priz Em goes from fantasy to virtual reality. The heroine of a sci-fi tale of intergalactic warfare and romance, Priz Em, appears in the graphic novels Mega Centarri, volumes one and two. Bringing Priz Em to musical life are producers and musicians Steve Smith and Anthony Anderson of SA TrackWorks, and vocalist Kat. While the concept of a virtual musician is not new, Priz Em is at the forefront of a new era in artist creation.
Rock/Review Mike Masser - True Grit
Mike Masser spent the early ‘00s in a rock band that was able to carve out a piece of local success. After that, he went on to play in a number of cover bands because, as a guitarist, he couldn’t stay away from the stage. After some time, he was burned out and spent a decade focusing his attention everywhere but on music.
Rock/Review Paul Bibbins - Disenchantment at a Distance
Paul Bibbins is a guitarist, songwriter, and independent musician from Dallas, Texas. Paul is a solo artist, and he has been playing guitar and writing songs for decades. He plays high-energy, Jimi Hendrix-styled, original guitar rock ‘n roll.
Rock/Review Stuart Lawrence - One
Stuart Lawrence is originally from Oxfordshire, now on the south coast of England, not far from the beautiful and historic city of Portsmouth. He sometimes jokingly says that he was educated at Oxford, which is true but not quite what the expression is meant to convey. Music has always been important to him, not formally but as a means of escape with its cathartic qualities, and he is mostly self-taught.
Chillout/Review SAMBOX - Wabi Sabi
Since 2004, SAMBOX music productions have appeared in 70 CD compilations of references Lounge (Chillout Guide, Buddhattitude, Blue Marlin, Dubai Eklektic, Café Solaire, Ibiza Beats, etc.). His music is also used for television (Alles was zählt, Le rêve de Diana (M6/Teva) , Belle toute nue (M6) but also for luxury hotels and spas (Das Tegernsee, George V, Porsche Design, Westin, etc.)
Rock/Review Miles East - Better Than Here
Miles East’s highly anticipated second album, Between Lightning and Thunder, is a voyage through the dark waters of a relationship in crisis. Some songs serve as distant beacons of light guiding the voyager through that darkness, while others are the dark water itself, portending imminent danger or its ever-present threat. The voyage begins with a promise couched in desperate optimism and ends with a redemption profound in its quiet simplicity.
Rock/Review Sir-Vere - The Crazies
Sir-Vere has a long pedigree for making dancefloor-slaying combinations of acid house, techno, electro, and breaks, with the snarling punk vocals of Craig Hammond being the cherry on top. Lovescope sees their newly enlarged ranks—'proper' singer Ian McEwan has swelled their number to four—experimenting more than ever and establishing a sound that is more their own rather than belonging to any one genre.
Americana/Review Eric Alexandrakis - The Same Mistakes Again
You go to one of the best music universities in the world, are encouraged by both parents towards your gravitation to the world of art, almost immediately get work for some of the biggest brands in the world, get the opportunity to work alongside some of your musical idols, have two hit songs on the Adult Contemporary charts, a hit on the Billboard Indicator Chart, and battle for your life against cancer not once, but twice. Singer-Songwriter- Composer-Producer Eric Alexandrakis didn’t have to imagine it; he lived it.
Folk/Review Kete Bowers - BlackWater
Kete Bowers is a singer-songwriter born in Liverpool. His music crosses many genres, including Country, Rock, Americana and Blues.
Pop/Review Marina - Vindictive Bitch
Ukrainian-born singer/songwriter Marina grew up singing in choirs and talent shows and started writing music as a teenager. After a detour into a career as a pharmacist, Marina began releasing music with a more mature, pop sound in 2021, releasing her tracks “Sunsets And Rieslings” and “Almost Love.” Her music explores her past romantic relationships and the emotional growth that she’s gone through throughout her journey.
Pop/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - Another Chance To Live Again
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. From an early age, Kelsie immersed herself in music, singing in choirs, participating in Yoko Ono’s Peace Project, and spending much of her childhood in music studios working on an endless stream of original songs.
Pop/Review Ralphy - Disco Sally
Australian indie pop sensation Ralphy has been making waves in the U.S. since her 2016 debut, when she quickly became known in the LA music scene for her passionate, heart-pounding music and high-energy live performances. Fusing retro glam with her own fierce contemporary style, Ralphy’s music spans genres, from sultry R&B to moody ‘80s new-wave and disco-flavored dance-floor bangers.
Rock/Review Jane N’ The Jungle - Cut Me Open
Jane N’ The Jungle is a modern rock band from Phoenix, AZ, with vocals that cut like a knife and a take no prisoners attitude influenced by a combination of alternative rock, metal, and a touch of punk. The band has garnered support from outlets like MTV Spankin’ New, Music Choice, Spotify’s Fierce Femmes, All New Rock, Women of Rock; Apple Music’s Breaking Hard Rock, New in Rock, and Fresh Blood, with features in Wonderland, Alt Press, Women That Rock, Loud Women, and The Hype Magazine.
Hip-Hop/Review Pronto Valid - TEAM
Pronto Valid is an alternative Hip-Hop artist from Chicago, IL. His unique sound includes a diverse mix of elements from various genres of music paired with descriptive lyricism. His sonic palette is diverse, and he aims to incorporate stories from his own first-hand experiences and others to relate to his listeners. Influenced by artists like Lupe Fiasco, J. Cole, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and many others, conscious rap and Hip-Hop caught his attention the most.
Pop/Review Degrees - Pt. V
From the darkest woods in Sweden, theres a small town called Tranås. And behind all the fur coats, gossip girls, and dramas stand Degrees. A timorous two-man band featuring Mikael Jacobson (The Trick, Late Night Conversation) and Rickard Folke (Boygirlme). M.J. and Rickard met back in 2001 and have been friends ever since.
R&B/Review Joe Lington - Black Desire
Joe Lington is an R&B-Soul artist. He started taking vocal and piano lessons with Lisa Gold Gervais, joined a gospel choir, and became one of the soloists. At the same time, he was also taking training to produce music, mix, and mastering, and soon after, he discovered R&B and Soul music. Joe decided to go down the same road by creating music that remains close to these great artists (Sisqo, Keith Sweat) while adding his own twist.
Punk/Review Derek Lee Goodreid - Voodoo
Derek Lee Goodreid is one of Australia's most soulful and exciting singer-songwriters. With a unique style that blends country, blues, and rockabilly, Derek's music is sure to ignite your emotions and get your feet moving. Born and raised in the land down under, Derek has always been drawn to music. He began playing guitar at the age of 18 and soon found his true passion in songwriting.
Rock/Review JW Paris - You've Got Me
JW Paris is a 90’s grunge Britpop-inspired three-piece featuring Gemma Clarke, Danny Collins, and Aaron Forde. JW Paris has seen their first four singles, 'Electric Candle Light', ’Sober’, ‘Favourite Thing', and 'Royalty', gain national and international radio play from Jack Saunders on BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, Absolute Radio, and Radio X.
Pop/Review Laura Musgrave - Rent Free
Laura Musgrave always writes straight from the heart. Laura’s award-winning music has been featured on regional BBC Music Introducing and BBC radio shows, alongside Women of Substance Radio (USA), Amazing Radio (UK and USA), and Get In Her Ears. Her singles ‘Early Days’, ‘Softest Words', and ‘How to Let Go’ were all selected from BBC Introducing for BBC Radio Leicester’s Track of the Week. As a result of this honor, Laura’s tunes played on rotation alongside tracks from artists like Lewis Capaldi, Taylor Swift, and Gayle.
Rock/Review Josh Tepper - Eyes of Jezebel
Josh Tepper was raised in New York City. He attended New York City’s prestigious Performing Art High School, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, as a vocal major. He continued his college studies at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he majored in Cinema Studies. He is a twin and lives in New York City.