Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Thirst and the Cow (TATC) - The Main Sequence at Last
Thirst and the Cow (TATC) is an ambient and progressive rock project by Tim Gardner. Tim is a Portland, Maine-based experimental guitarist and Touch Guitar player. TATC music began as ambient/improvisational instrumental music. TATC has released 4 ambient albums to date (Glacial Pools, Gates, Distances Vol. 1, and Distances Vol. 2). With the release of Time Gardeners in 2021, the project branches into more traditional instrumental progressive rock territory with layers of touch guitars, polyrhythms, and ambient textures.
Pop/Review Wotts - WANNABE
Wotts is an Ottawa, Canada-based indie pop duo made up of vocalist/multiinstrumentalist Jayem and bassist/guitarist Ricky 100. Wotts has hit the stages of RBC Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week, and Junofest and has received shoutouts for their work from several outlets, including CBC Radio (Canada), The Luna Collective (U.S.), Iggy Magazine (France), and Mystic Sons (UK).
Rock/Review Love Ghost x Go Golden Junk - Hollywood Blvd.
Love clings to you forever, whether you’re in it or out of it. Like an apparition you can’t shake, it never leaves. Love Ghost’s music conjures a style equally informed by Seattle tradition and Souncloud-era fearlessness. Love Ghost is for the misfits, and their music mostly deals with personal battles of mental health.
Rock/Review Gary Dranow - Sandy Beahes
Gary Dranow is a guitar player and athlete from Park City, Utah. He draws inspiration from his life experiences, and his dedication to his craft is a source of inspiration to fans and aspiring artists alike. With musical influences including Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn, Gary and The Manic Emotions have made a name for themselves in the Blues and Rock music scenes.
Funk/Review Abby Asabea - The Way it Was
Independent East Londoner Abby Asabea is a soul-bby flying on the wings of a new translation. Rising up, creating her own rules, and doing music her way. With pure poetic lyricism, she is creating an eclectic homage to timeless sounds. Her writing expresses not only her love for slam poetry but also her early exposure to gospel, soul, hip-hop, funk, and jazz.
Metal/Review Trypan - Cosmic Pursuit
In the heart of the musical revolution emerges the electrifying force known as Trypan. Hailing from diverse backgrounds, this five-member powerhouse has redefined the boundaries of music, uniting the realms of electronic and metal with unmatched finesse. With thunderous guitar and bass riffs that shake the very foundations of your soul and mesmerizing synths that transport you to uncharted sonic territories, Trypan's music is a genre-bending odyssey.
Jazz/Review Mafalda Minnozzi - Natural Impression
Singer, composer, and philanthropist Mafalda Minnozzi produces a record each year and gives her all to presenting the great composers to standing ovations around the globe. After winning many Italian talent shows, she studied voice, dance, and theater in Rome, earning spots at the “Cabala Cabaret” and on RAI TV, leading to shows throughout Europe.
Pop/Review Andrew Flynn - Narcissist
Andrew Flynn is a singer and songwriter based in the UK and a proud queer music artist. He was a stage performer in his youth, so he is a fan of the dramatic, and that informs his work. He loves his listeners to hear the emotion in his music.
Rock/Review Packetloss - Modern Day Meltdown
Packetloss is a band that breaks up what it means to be a band. Thanks to COVID, working from home is a real thing. Not just for your average day job, but music too. Their name comes from the headache of “Packetloss” when playing together online; it causes lag between them and white noise.
Folk/Review James Spencer - Your Ship's Coming In
At the core of James Spencer's music is the desire to tell stories. Tales of life, love, loss, and folklore. He writes songs comprised of folk and country-infused rock. From North Devon, James has been playing in a popular duo, Bicycle Repair Man, since 2015. As a multi-instrumentalist, he draws on traditional acoustic sounds and combines them with pop/punk/rock rhythms.
Pop/Review DEWAR - Rudiment
DEWAR is a Scottish artist who has been writing music for over 10 years. The release of her brand new album "Rudiment' marks the beginning of a new chapter in her career, and a UK tour will follow the release of "Rudiment.”
Rock/Review Kid Mammoth - Past, Present, Future
Kid Mammoth was formed when frontman Kerry Henderson began to write songs as a side project. Kerry wrote around 125 song "sketches" and sent a few of them to his musical friends to help bring them to life. Primary collaborators Eric Hall (guitar) and Dean Anshutz (drums) contributed heavily, along with a number of Kerry’s other badass musician friends from Ohio.
Rock/Review GUT HEALTH - RUNAWAY HIGH
GUT HEALTH are an aggressive alternative rock outfit that spawned from the spoils of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hailing from Worcester, MA, the lineup includes current/former members of Ian Sweet, HERRA TERRA, Gloss Goddess, Not Bad Not Well, Cope, and usLights. The band's 90's forward gutter rock and post-hardcore vibes typically leave the listener feeling rad and cerebral on the streets, begging for another beer and a slice of pizza.
Folk/Review The Mars McClanes - December Songs
Fresh from the studio with a new wave of electrifying tracks, The Mars McClanes are redefining indie rock. This band, with roots in Dallas, TX, has carved out a sound that's as unpredictable as their journey. They stumbled upon their unique style when faced with an unusual booking predicament early in their career at a well-known country bar.
Pop/Review Aldís Fjóla - Quiet the Storm
From rock we were born, to rock we will return. The musicians that inspired Aldís Fjóla might have inspired us all at one point. From 90s spearheads like Skunk Anansie, Radiohead, and Cranberries, there was a streak in rock music that Aldís revisited constantly. She was musically raised by her older brother in grunge and rock, mainly by Pearl Jam and Metallica. From thrash titans to grunge mastodons, she studied and understood what made a song simmer.
Metal/Review Rictus of Rage - Variant
2 lifelong friends embarking on a multistate musical endeavor. Part heavy metal, progressive, and just full of anger comes Rictus of Rage. Mike Masser and Jeff Watson have been working together for over 30 years on one project or another. This is a labor of love for the two, with the hope that all can find something to grab them by the throat and enjoy.
Techno/Review Sldghram 1er - Le marteau et l'enclume
From the energy of late 1990's hardcore scene and techno influences to the uneasy vibe of dark ambient, Sldghram 1er's work digs into the dreams and uncharted depths of the unconscious.
Country/Review Jennifer Alvarado - Colorado
At just four years old, Jennifer Alvarado started writing songs. Her passion for songwriting only comes second to her love for God. As a teenager, she began leading worship in her church and felt a call to ministry. Her first single, "Relentlessly,” was released in 2015, followed by her first Christian album, "Hello Life," which consisted of 13 original songs.
Punk/Review Griffen Handshake - Backwards Country
Griffen Handshake is an alt-punk band forged in Pittsburgh, PA. Consisting of brothers Millen (guitar, vocals) and Arjun Schuchert (drums, vocals), the duo released their new single, "Backwards Country," on November 3, 2023. This track will be the lead single to their upcoming EP titled "Three Strikes and You're Out." The brothers are proud members of the Pittsburgh underground punk scene, having played countless shows across their hometown as well as Cleveland, Buffalo, Lancaster, and Philadelphia, among others.
Rock/Review The Listros - Into The Otherside
Brothers Sean & Evan Listro, The Listros, are bringing their hard-hitting, hook-driven modern rock sound to today's music scene. Fitting in a similar soundscape as the Arctic Monkeys, Royal Blood, YUNGBLUD, and Tame Impala, and with a fully produced live show, these veteran performers have already sold out Toronto’s El Mocambo (400 cap), showcasing their debut unsigned EP.