DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Pop/Review Shervin Boloorian - My Free Heart
Shervin Boloorian is a world-class singer and songwriter based in his current home of Bali, where he is also a sound therapy trainer, natural sound artist, and author. His multilayered identity is as diverse and unique as his musical talents. His deeply touching, silky vibrato singing style, even if he were to serenade you about the harshest subjects, extends a feeling that all can still be well in this world.
Rock/Review Transgalactica - The Great Escape: Famine
Transgalactica is a father-and-son progressive rock and metal band from Kraków, Poland, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Rock/Review Scott Walker - This Is What Love Can Feel Like
Scott Walker, hailing from Wichita Falls, United States, is a talented singer-songwriter who has poured his heart and soul into his latest original single, "This Is What Love Can Feel Like." The track, written, recorded, and produced by Scott himself at his home studio in Wichita Falls, Texas, showcases his musical prowess and deep emotional connection to his artistry.
Folk/Review Gideon Unna - What Is Love (feat. Kaley Halperin)
Gideon Unna is an Israeli musician, songwriter, and singer, known for his unique style that blends Israeli music, Jewish spirituality, and traditional melodies. He began his musical journey as an independent artist, gaining popularity with his personal songs that convey messages of love, spirituality, and human connection.
Folk/Review Benjamin Quartz - Pyromane
Benjamin Quartz - Pyromane
Hip-Hop/Review Exzenya - V.I.P.
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.
Pop/Review Brendan Pegg - Hard to Find
Brendan Pegg is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He studied music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he played guitar in numerous bands.
Electronic/Review Le Comité Restreint - Le Gisant
Le Comité Restreint, based in Paris, France, is a unique artistic collective blending music, poetry, and visual arts. Founded in 2017 by Sabine Bouyala and Léo Pouzoulet, the group expanded to include Geneviève Gleize, Max Imbert, and Jérémy Mahieu, creating a rich and sensory universe where the personal meets the political. With a debut EP in 2019 and an album in 2021, the group has collaborated with various artists while maintaining their independent spirit. Their immersive live performance in Avignon in March 2023 marked a significant milestone in their artistic journey.
Techno/Review Synaptik Velocity - Synthetic Affection
Synaptik Velocity, hailing from Stavanger, Norway, is the mastermind behind the captivating original single "Synthetic Affection." Drawing inspiration from the fast-paced nature of modern life and the profound impact of technology on our connections and sense of self, Synaptik Velocity's music serves as a poignant reflection of the complexities of our digital age.
Electronic/Review Mike Galvin - Riding Giants
Mike Galvin began his musical journey with classical training before being drawn into the underground rave scene in Dublin, Ireland, in the 2000s after a brief spell playing in indie bands. Further inspiration was drawn from an appreciation of jazz and improvisational styles, epic movie scores, and the kinetic beats of the Berlin and Detroit house music and techno scenes before a move to Toronto in 2015.
Electronic/Review Ivanoskey Sounds - Albania
Ivanoskey Sounds is the stage name of Venezuelan composer and producer Jendel Márquez. With a solid musical career, Jendel has explored diverse genres such as rock, pop, and ballads and has recently decided to venture into electronic music, showcasing his versatility and creativity.
Rock/Review Red Skies Dawning - Shipwrecked
Red Skies Dawning, hailing from Maryland, United States, emerged as the heavier, modern rock evolution of Red Skies Mourning, led by frontman Chris Aleshire. With a background in grunge, pop, and alternative, Chris partnered with producer Chris Dawson to craft a sound that blends raw emotion with polished hard rock. The lineup, featuring Laulis, Trujillo, and Carpenter, solidifies a full-band experience that captures both raw energy and refined musicality.
Hip-Hop/Review HZPROD - War Within (Radio Edit) ft. Zombie Juice (Flatbush Zombies) & ShoeGang
HZPROD, also known as Damir Hadzalic, is a Bosnian-born, New York–raised producer now living in Qatar. His sound mixes cinematic layers, hard-hitting drums, and melodies built on arpeggios, creating tracks that feel both epic and personal. He’s worked with artists like ShoeGang and Zombie Juice and is building a catalog that blends hip hop with storytelling and purpose.
Folk/Review Exzenya - Captivity
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.
Charlie Kogen Blends Storytelling and Yacht Rock on New Track “Not Wastin’ Time”
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Kogen began writing music at 13, inspired by storytelling and a deep knowledge of pop across eras. He has placed music on television, won the National YoungArts competition in 2019, performed his original work at the Kennedy Center, and played in ensembles spanning rock, jazz, and salsa. After earning a degree in International Relations from Stanford, Charlie returned to Los Angeles to focus on writing, producing, and composing for film, blending cinematic soundscapes with his genre-defying, narrative-driven approach to music.
Pop/Review Trude and Soldiers - Luftwaffe's Poesy
Trude and Soldiers is a magical group; their songs follow a logical perspective of military themes in the world, especially about German soldiers' vision. They sing about relevant topics with the influence of military alternative rock and a fusion of medieval genres narrated as a story by Trude, the German singer and vocalist of this band.
Rock/Review GAZ - Let It Roll
The origins of GAZ began 20 years ago in the city of Barcelona. Ignited by a passion for music, three friends set out on a journey to create music that lifts the spirit and entertains the crowds. Josep Antoni Lopez, lead vocalist and bassist, took the role as lyricist, pulling inspiration from his life experiences accumulated into an assortment of stories. True to form, Jordi Perdigo’s epic guitar riffs, Albert Perdigo’s drum fills, and Josep Antoni Lopez’s powerful vocals are the foundation of GAZ.
Folk/Review Moira Chicilo - Reviver
Moira Chicilo is an indie/folk artist hailing from Vancouver, Canada. Her influences are roots/Americana artists such as Lucinda Williams or Gillian Welch. Vocally she sounds like Aimee Mann (in the personability of her delivery), with a Randy Newman depth and quirk to her songwriting. The fragility of nature, loss, human connection, and choices are themes in her music, and she has been described as holding "the soulful tenderness of Carole King and the heavier grunginess of Radiohead."
Rock/Review Eddie Cohn - Get Back My Way
Eddie Cohn, a talented artist hailing from Los Angeles, is a true musical powerhouse. Not only does he write and produce his own songs, but he also showcases his skills as a multi-instrumentalist, handling lead and background vocals, acoustic guitar, synth, and percussion.
Hip-Hop/Review MODUL8 - Corpse Sonata Vol. I
MODUL8 is a Dutch artist and AI innovator with a two-decade history of exploring sonic extremes. His musical journey began in high school with a passion for high-energy genres like speedcore, metal, drum & bass, and breakcore, alongside a fascination with language that led him to poetry and battle rap. After feeling uninspired by contemporary music and leveraging his work at the forefront of artificial intelligence, he began to develop unique workflows in his own "music labs."