DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Folk/Review Sparrowghost - Summer Ends Too Soon
Sparrowghost emerges as the captivating musical alter ego of multifaceted composer Sean Giddings. Seamlessly moving through diverse genres such as piano film music, lo-fi hip-hop beats, alt folk, and songwriter pop rock, Sparrowghost defies confinement and genre constraints. Within each musical exploration lies an unmistakable thread of sentimentality, woven together by a genuine longing for connection.
Folk/Review Brian Berggoetz - I Know I Love You
Brian Berggoetz's music could be described as a unique combination of different styles and influences, such as pop and rock alike. Brian has been passionate about music for most of his life. He is a self-taught guitarist and gifted songwriter who has been active since his early twenties. What makes his music unique is the fact that he doesn’t just write his own music; he has a penchant for rewriting classic songs in his own style.
Jazz/Review Steve Sandberg - 3 Songs from the Dream Music Project
Three-time Emmy-nominated composer/pianist Steve Sandberg plays original music that masterfully blends classical, global music traditions, and jazz with the excitement of virtuosic improvisation. Steve was the lead composer and musical director for Nickelodeon’s landmark children’s programs “Dora the Explorer” and “Go, Diego, Go!” His scoring and songwriting are informed by a lifetime of immersion in the music of many cultures.
Deep House/Review Assa Music - Typical
Meet Assa Music, the visionary Norwegian EDM producer crafting captivating sounds in the realms of deep house, electronic house, and tropical house. With classical roots grounded in piano and trombone, nurtured by the Young Symphony Orchestra, Assa's musical odyssey commenced. Venturing into diverse landscapes, Assa, aka. AMH, collaborated with the Nu-metal outfit Kavorka in the early 2000s, infusing his work with a raw, energetic edge under the alias DJ Hero.
Hip-Hop/Review Proklaim - POPPIN
Proklaim (Kult Status) is a Ugandan-born MC raised in Zambia and based in Namibia with a passion to glorify the name of God through the medium of hip-hop music and to do so with excellence and passion.
Pop/Review Dame Zina - Eau
Dame Zina is a daughter/father French duo making music in their garage. She likes to act and write about girl power. He likes gritty synths and convoluted drums.
Pop/Review pleaselevitate - i lie
pleaselevitate is a duo of a vocalist (Yulia) and producer (Chinmay, a.k.a. A3ON) that came together in 2023 out of a shared love of dark indie pop songs. Making their debut in November 2023 with "In the Dark," they established their genre-bending, emotional, and melancholic style of music.
Pop/Review Mira Sthira - Up and Down
Mira Sthira means "Ocean Strength" and she developed like a phoenix from the deep waters within. She likes to write creative, sometimes deep, sometimes dark, sometimes light, and sometimes quirky indie pop tunes! She values authenticity and freedom in her art. She lives in Maine. She enjoys the woods, yoga, and taking care of her mind and body. Mira Sthira also enjoys being quite strange.
Dance/Review Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me (The Heroic Enthusiasts Remixes)
ECR Music Group’s November 2023 deluxe-edition rerelease of the acclaimed final album of Lesley Gore (fully restored, remixed, and remastered by the album’s original producer and ECR founder, Blake Morgan), has fueled an extraordinary resurgence for Gore around the world. Now, ECR label-cousins and accomplished electronic-music duo The Heroic Enthusiasts have created two powerful remixes of Gore’s 2005 version of “You Don’t Own Me.”
Pop/Review Parker Kay - The Grey
Parker Kay is a Pop/R&B recording artist hailing from Vancouver Island, Canada. Music has always been a big part of his story. He grew up on the roots of MJ, Stevie, John Mayer, and other musical icons. That music and his older brother’s guitar were all he needed to get started. As a teenager, he dabbled in some TV singing contests and other musical projects but never saw the growth he desired.
Pop/Review Carlos Ucedda - Short Time My Love
For years, Carlos Ucedda was secluded and, for the most part, secret. Now ready, he looks for (Light in Notes sound). His music is versatile, both in genres and in voice register. Ready to keep having fun sharing art, and, charm as much as possible?
Pop/Review Manukai - Intestines
Hailing from Manchester but shaped by the South West, Manukai, who spent his formative years bilaterally deaf, underwent surgery that gifted him the sense of hearing in his youth. Now, he aspires to unveil the expansive imaginary realms he explores daily through the fusion of bedroom-pop and dark-pop. Manukai proudly champions the intersectionality of queerness, disability, Black-Asian identity, and the art of being a professional menace.
Pop/Review Sam Phillips - Hide 'n Seek
Sam Phillips is a 20-year-old singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Sam began his artist project in 2021 with the release of his first single, 'Anything Like Me.' He is influenced by artists like Chris Martin, Justin Bieber, and The 1975.
Rock/Review Love Ghost x Helian Evans x MONDE - Luna Azul
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.
EDM/Review Astralix - Velocity
Discover "Velocity" by Astralix! Dive into the electrifying world of EDM with "Velocity," the latest release from the dynamic collaboration of Gary Dranow, Chris Zoupa, and producer Louis Dupont.
Punk/Review 9 o'clock Nasty - Smash Grab and Go
9 o'clock Nasty is emerging, glistening from the plague pits of Leicester. They play with glitter, and they take no prisoners. Relentless and yet full of love, they take a side-eyed look at the world and punish it with driving beats and mild sarcasm.
Pop/Review The Sweet Darkness - She Says
The Sweet Darkness is a music project by German producer Gordon Gilette. Gordon Gilette, who saw his creative center as a graphic designer designing CD and book covers before eventually finding his way to making music. His distinctive electronic sound is often described as dark, deep, soulful, and emotional. It features exposed drums, a prominent bass, and gentle vocals that create a seamless blend of both soul and electronic music.
Pop/Review Edie Yvonne - Delusion
15-year-old Angeleno singer-songwriter Edie Yvonne releases her new single, "Delusion," following her teen pop anthems "Girl Code" and "Queen Bee." This is her trilogy.
Dance/Review CHINSON - Lonely
CHINSON is a DJ and producer. He has had remixes played on Capital FM's Weekender and original tracks played on BBC Introducing, Future Hits Radio, and House Party Radio. During his time as a mainstream/commercial DJ for nightclubs and bars, he has warmed up for Joel Corry and Basshunter.
Electronic/Review MRMT - MRMT
MRMT plays and produces all sounds and instruments. MRMT does play a few small jazz and classical gigs per year, but he remains humble in his endeavor to release strange and unique music in the universe.
