Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Metal/Review Helladdict - Sudden Death
Helladdict - Sudden Death
Metal/Review Daniel Bohn - Bonfire
Daniel Bohn, a talented artist hailing from St. Louis, United States, has recently unveiled his original single "Bonfire." Drawing inspiration from dark fantasy video games like Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and The Witcher, Daniel has crafted a unique and captivating piece that is set to leave a lasting impression on listeners.
R&B/Review Prience (Prince) Moore - Give Me Your Love
Seattle-based artist Prience (Prince) Moore is making waves with his latest original single, "Give Me Your Love." Drawing inspiration from everyday experiences, Prience crafted this track with heartfelt lyrics that resonate with listeners. With influences like Babyface and George Michael, Prience's music showcases a blend of soulful melodies and captivating storytelling.
Pop/Review Philip La Rosa - No Matter
Philip La Rosa’s love for music started young—learning dance moves from music videos and performing for family. That early spark grew into a lifelong passion, rooted in pop and storytelling. After leaving performing arts school at 15 due to bullying, he stepped away from the spotlight. At 19, he began writing and releasing music on his own terms, using his voice to share light, truth, and LGBTQ+ representation.
Jazz/Review Zohar Amar Mokady - Zoheart
Zohar Amar Mokady is an unpredictable composer and multi-instrumentalist (saxophone and piano) based in NYC. Zohar has finished his bachelor’s degree at The New School and his master’s at Manhattan School of Music. His music is like a cough syrup for an expansive spectrum of genres. It’s based in jazz, but his compositional approach travels to many different areas, like indie folk, Brazilian, medieval, and Bach.
Country/Review Patrick Costello - You Can't Ask the Wind Not to Blow
Patrick Costello - You Can't Ask the Wind Not to Blow
Folk/Review John Jenkins - Restless Hearts
John Jenkins, a veteran of John Peel sessions and ’80s post-punk with The Persuaders and Come in Tokio, has carved a path as a leading singer-songwriter in the UK folk, country, and Americana scene. A master of melody and understated lyricism, his critically acclaimed albums showcase evocative storytelling and deft musicianship, earning him widespread praise from the music press.
Rock/Review Calling All Astronauts - Noise Against Tyranny
Calling All Astronauts is a London-based electropunk band formed in 2011, known for their politically charged music that blends genres like punk rock, alternative rock, industrial rock, gothic rock, drum and bass, and synthpop. The current lineup includes David Bury and Paul McCrudden. They’ve built a reputation in the alternative underground for provocative lyrics addressing issues like racism, homophobia, xenophobia, and political corruption, often with a left-leaning perspective.
Pop/Review GatiS - Remember Me. Theme
Gatis Sturnieks, stage name GatiS, is a composer and music producer from Latvia. In 1994, he founded one of the most successful Latvian pop groups of the 1990s, Duets DIVI. By 1999, he had produced more than 10 successful music albums. From 2000 to 2024, he engaged in music projects alongside his active business career. His music has been featured in several theater productions, a Latvian public radio series, and public television performances.
Country/Review P R Waller - Burn My Wings
Introducing Troy Paul, a talented artist hailing from Middlewich, England. Drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as U2, Simple Minds, and Bruce Springsteen, Troy Paul infuses his music with a nostalgic yet modern sound that is sure to resonate with listeners.
Rock/Review Tom Minor - The Loneliest Person on Earth
Hailing from London N1, singer-songwriter Tom Minor feels inspired by indie rock, new wave and punk, power pop, psychedelic and garage rock, soul, and R&B, etc. After several years of all kinds of uncredited hack writing for others in various parts of the globe Tom (né Miner) now focuses on his own brand of existential indie, gathering high praise all across the blogosphere for his debut album Eleven Easy Pieces on Anger & Disappointment.
Metal/Review Nordstahl - Das Geisterschiff
Nordstahl - Das Geisterschiff
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.