Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Pop/Review Haus of Sound - Madness
Haus of Sound is a high-voltage electronic rock band from Everett, WA, blending the bombastic drama of 2000s power-pop with modern synth-driven grit. Led by commanding, operatic female vocals and backed by a wall of heavy bass, layered guitar, and cinematic synths.
Mitch Linker's “If I’m Being Honest” Is a Quietly Loud Statement
Mitch Linker is a Connecticut-based singer/songwriter who composes lush, melodic, wistful, 70s-influenced pop rock. Fans of artists such as Elton John, REM, Rufus Wainwright, Fountains of Wayne, Ron Sexsmith, Matthew Sweet, and Squeeze will surely enjoy his thoughtful yet instantly hummable melodies, distinct voice, and rich production.
Hip-Hop/Review T.Y. - DUE 4 A WIN
T.Y., hailing from Jersey City, New Jersey, is the mastermind behind the original album "DUE 4 A WIN." Collaborating with Douggie, the executive engineer of the project, T.Y. crafted a unique sound that blends deep, vulnerable verses with soulful hooks.
Country/Review Lorraine Baron - I Don't Think About You Anymore
Lorraine Baron writes songs for the soft moments—the quiet spaces where love lingers, doubt whispers, and hope still hums in the background. A Canadian indie singer-songwriter blending folk, acoustic pop, and romantic storytelling, her music captures the beauty in vulnerability and the strength in stillness. Drawing comparisons to Sara Bareilles, Iron & Wine, and Jason Mraz, Lorraine pairs honest lyrics with warm guitar tones and gentle melodies that feel both cinematic and deeply personal.
Country/Review Judy Paster - Price On My Soul
Nashville-based, Pennsylvania-grown country Americana artist Judy Paster breathes life back into the timeless roots music genre. She has become known for her strong spirit and distinctive style, reminiscent of popular 70s singer/songwriters, with a contemporary edge.
Pop/Review Elena C. Lockleis - I Will Cheer With You (feat. Jessica Ruth Bell)
Elena C. Lockleis - I Will Cheer With You (feat. Jessica Ruth Bell)
Rock/Review Love Ghost - Spirit Box
Love Ghost combines alternative rock, grunge, metal, pop-punk, acoustic, hard rock, and other genres. Lyrically the songs have an emo, poetic flair, often tackling trauma and mental health challenges head-on. Selected for Rockpalast (broadcast throughout Germany), they have played live on 4 continents.
Rock/Review Medivh - Fires Of The Blue Moon
Medivh is an Italian art rock duo, a beautiful and cursed creature forged together by brothers Emmanuele and Tommaso out of crushing guitars, sweet melodies, and electronic noise. Working out of their studio in the rolling hills of Tuscany, the brothers create immersive soundscapes that shift between unrelentingly explosive barrages and dreamlike textures with precision and verve.
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Electronic/Review Michael Backstage - LifeTime (2025 Master) [feat. Jenna Cogan]
Michael Backstage is an electronic music producer and storyteller, known for crafting cinematic, vocal-driven tracks that blend trance, EDM, and emotional soundscapes.
R&B/Review Exzenya - Regulator of My Dopamine
Exzenya is a globally based, genre-defying artist blending pop, R&B, rock, jazz, Latin, soul, techno, indie, and more. Her sound is as fluid as her passport—bold, emotional, and unpredictable. From lush harmonies to raw vulnerability, every song is handcrafted with intent, range, and story. Her songs introduce a voice that’s unapologetically human—no autotune, no AI, no shortcuts. Every lyric is written by Exzenya. Every vocal is sung live in paid sessions with her vocal coach.
Hip-Hop/Review Baby T - Things About to Change
Baby T is an Emmy Award-winning hip-hop artist who has been producing music for over a decade. With a passion for creating and performing music, Baby T resonates with audiences all over the world. He has had the privilege to perform alongside legendary artists such as the late great Nipsey Hussle, Trina, Young Buck, Lil Scrappy, Bone Thugs & Harmony, and more.
Jazz/Review Jeff Dwyer - Tribute to the Ancestor
Jeff Dwyer was born on May 14, 1946, in Union City, NJ, not far from Hoboken, the birthplace of Frank Sinatra. Jeff’s father, Gerald, sang several times on the local radio station. Jeff remembers his father, who died when Jeff was 11, as having a pleasant light baritone/tenor voice. Jeff used to sing with his father and at age 8 had his first solo in his grade school, singing “White Christmas” as a boy soprano.
This August, Nashville’s Ridge Banks brings his “Rugged Acoustic” sound to the UK for the first time!
Catch Ridge Banks & The Wall of Sound on the Cowboys and Foxes Tour with stops in Loughborough, Leicester, Sheffield, Essex, Hinckley, and Bristol Harbour. Blending Americana, blues, rock, and lyrical grit, Ridge’s music nods to legends like Jim Croce and Eric Clapton, with the soul of John Mayer and Ed Sheeran.
Rock/Review Garry Pitcairn - People Eat People
Garry Pitcairn was born on a remote island in the heart of the Po Valley desert. The harsh, unforgiving environment would become the core inspiration behind the songs of his debut album, "I’ll See You In The Trees" (2014), entirely written, played, mixed, and produced by Pitcairn himself.
Electronic/Review Sundrift Sky - Jump into forever
Sundrift Sky - Jump into forever
Jazz/Review Knut Kvifte Nesheim, OJKOS - Graosido
Knut Kvifte Nesheim is a drummer and composer based in Oslo, Norway. With a background in Norwegian folk music and jazz and with a passion for improvised music, Nesheim is making a distinctive mixture of experimental drum music and melodic and playful interplay. He is active both as a performer and composer with OJKOS, Julius, and Espera and has also released two critically acclaimed albums in his own name.
Soundtrack/Review Nick Norton-Smith - I Get Knocked Down (original soundtrack)
Nick Norton-Smith is an established composer/multi-instrumentalist with a multifaceted career in film, TV, and the performing arts. His work ranges from iconic TV themes and factual and entertainment shows to RTS, BAFTA, and Academy Award-nominated films. Nick studied composition with Amit Sen (Head of Arranging and Composition, Royal Academy of Music) and began his career as a saxophone/woodwind player with the Oxford University Revue featuring Patrick Marber.
Rock/Review Hyporadar - This Ain't the Day I Die (Remastered)
After college, Shane Duquette decided to start his project by himself. The project would be inspired by a small genre of rock music called “low rock” that Duquette was hoping to keep alive. Taking inspiration from multiple genres and trying to combine elements from them, Hyporadar was born.
Pop/Review Kris Kolls - Little game
Kris Kolls is a pop artist and songwriter based in Istanbul, known for her emotionally charged sound, genre-bending spirit, and lush electronic textures. Originally from Russia, she transforms personal experiences into atmospheric music that feels both intimate and cinematic.
Rock/Review Rosetta West - God Of The Dead
Rosetta West is a blues rock band from Illinois. Their music frequently includes elements of psychedelia and world folk music, and their lyrical themes often venture into mysticism and spirituality. Founder and songwriter Joseph Demagore handles vocals, guitars, and keyboards. Jason X plays bass and keyboards, and he has been a co-producer and sound engineer since the Labyrinth album. Joe and Jay both play percussion, along with drummer Nathan Q. Scratch, who refuses to be photographed.