DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Rock/Review Pascal & The Shades - Spirit Of The Cactus (Desert Mix)
Pascal & The Shades is the psychedelic folk‑noir project of songwriter Paschalis Kalogeroudis, active since 2017 across Germany and Greece. The project’s music moves like a lone figure across a wide desert frame—cinematic, dust‑lit, outsider‑leaning. Each release marks another step in that long-road arc: Bad Poetry (2021), Mr. Soul / Open Wide (2023), Danger Moon (2025), and Spirit Of The Cactus (2026).
Pop/Review The Bastas Project - Sharp Comfort
The Bastas Project is a unique family band hailing from Woodstock, Georgia, bringing an authentic and intimate dynamic to their music that only comes from deep familial bonds. This collective represents a refreshing approach to contemporary music-making, where creative collaboration flows naturally from shared experiences and connections. Their sound emerges from the genuine chemistry that exists between family members, translating into music that resonates with warmth, honesty, and emotional depth.
Electronic/Review LVSA - Afterlight
LVSA (a.k.a. Louisa) is a career drummer, producer, TV-sync writer, and songwriter with previous tracks on the Billboard US Top 40 (Hot AC) chart, as well as a #1 spot on the Nielsen BDS Indie chart for 3 consecutive weeks. She is known for helping artists shape their identity and transform songs into powerful, emotionally engaging records.
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Electronic/Review Dreamerproject - Ambient Love (Remix) [feat. Paul Johannessen]
Dreamerproject is the ambient and electronic music project of Norwegian artist, composer, and producer Kjetil Ingebrigtsen, based in Fredrikstad, Norway. Since launching the project in 2010, Dreamerproject has developed a distinctive sound built around atmospheric ambient textures, melodic synth work, and cinematic electronic soundscapes. Inspired by artists such as Jean-Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, and Vangelis, the music combines nostalgic electronic influences with emotional depth, spacious production, and a strong melodic identity.
Folk/Review E J Ouellette - The Fiddle Funnel Sessions (feat. EJO Wrecking Crew)
E J Ouellette is a performing artist, producer, singer/multi-instrumentalist, music business consultant, educator, and CEO of Whole Music Records™. EJO combines creative talent and business expertise to advance both personal projects and the careers of emerging artists.
Electronic/Review Bodo Bifroest - À Travers Paris
Bodo Bifroest is a genre-blending artist combining modern production with atmospheric sound and a cross-genre approach. Inspired by the Bifröst of Norse mythology—the bridge between worlds—he positions himself as a musical wanderer between styles, perspectives, and moods, crossing boundaries rather than following them.
Pop/Review Anna Kam - Marbella
Anna Kam is a singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and creative entrepreneur currently based in the UAE. Alongside her music career, she is the co-founder of A&K Production and the award-winning documentary series Women and Roads, which explores culture, travel, and inspiring personal journeys around the world. As a songwriter, Anna creates music that combines emotion, storytelling, and international influences, building bridges between cultures through both music and film.
Pop/Review YaYa Whatever - Boy Drama
YaYa Whatever embodies the devil-may-care attitude of rock and roll mixed with the lush synths of electro-pop/dark wave. YaYa is a prolific singer/songwriter turned electric ALT-POP performer rocking with her band and using her intimate yet powerful voice to enrapture all who see her live. Based in LA but born in Chicago, YaYa Whatever has been inspired by her piano and nomadic spirit to craft fearlessly personal songs that are meant to capture the heartache of the human experience we all share.
Pop/Review Ohnoah - FMU
For Ohnoah, songwriting has never been a choice but a matter of pure survival. At the age of 17, they escaped a destructive home. Growing up non-binary and queer within a macho North African/Italian culture meant facing a total lack of acceptance, both at home and at school. They processed their trauma into melodies, building a home for themselves when the world didn't offer one. They aren't interested in making pain look pretty; they just want to tell the truth.
Jazz/Review Andrei British - Distant Moon Cantina (feat. Phil Maher)
Andrei British - Distant Moon Cantina (feat. Phil Maher)
Classical/Review Noah Crist - Welcome to Loch Raven
Noah Crist is a composer and music educator based in Baltimore, Maryland. A newer composer of solo, chamber, orchestral, choral, and electronic works, Noah develops experimental, ambient pieces that capture the ear. Growing out of the choral tradition through The Maryland State Boychoir, Noah has been involved in various esteemed choral groups, including the Roanoke College Choir and the Baltimore Choral Arts Society. He continues this tradition through his choral compositions, which range from minimalist to contemporary styles.
Electronic/Review Daniel Higley - Dragon's Blood (feat. Dämmerlie)
Daniel Higley is a Regensberg-based artist whose work draws deep inspiration from legendary acts like Radiohead and The Beatles, channeling their innovative spirit into his own emotionally charged productions.
Hip-Hop/Review Black Silver, HardMoney - Void Where Inhibited
Black Silver (The Navigator), also known as Silver Synth, is an accomplished American rapper, booking agent, and businessman. With a diverse range of talents and a strong presence in the music industry, he has made significant contributions as the CFO of the independent record label Sterling World Records. Black Silver is a notable member of several hip hop groups, including The Analog Brothers, Black Ice (with Ice T), and the supergroup Concrete Babiez.
Rock/Review RISE - Hard To Leave You (feat. stayMellow)
RISE is a dynamic four-piece band hailing from Liverpool, England. Known for their high-energy performances and distinctive sound, RISE is making waves in the rock music scene. The band features Sam Kinley (aka stayMellow) on bass and vocals, Paul Kinley on keyboards and backing vocals, Alex Mahoney on drums, and Brian Petch on guitar. RISE creates a powerful blend of high-tempo rock, driven by melodic vocal hooks and a seamless mix of synths and guitars.
Rock/Review Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends - Sing-Along Songs (Album Version)
Emerging from Swedish band Redmoon, the solo project of Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends launched in the summer of 2020 (with the disco pastiche Suck). Three more singles followed in 2021, culminating with the release of the double album "17 Birds at the Summer's Gate."
Rock/Review Magenta Ray - A Kiss Like This
Magenta Ray plays female-fronted original music with full-spectrum vocals and guitar-driven rock. The music's moody edges with mystical overtones bring in a cinematic sensuality. Founding members and writing duo Lisa Hart (vocals and lyrics) and Mark Larson (guitar and producer) started out their musical coupling with experimental electronic fusion. Bringing their sound to life on stage, they are joined by talented band members Alan Parks (bass), Joe Shotwell (drums), and Frank Acosta (guitar and violin).
Folk/Review Naoko Hiranuma - Surfing Is a Waiting Game
Naoko Hiranuma is a Japanese indie folk/pop artist based in Australia. Having spent over half her life overseas, she worked as a diving instructor in Japan, the Maldives, and Fiji, and later ran a surf camp in Fiji. Drawing inspiration from the ocean, surfing, and coastal landscapes, she creates cinematic indie folk and indie pop that blend intimate storytelling with atmospheric soundscapes, exploring themes of love, loss, resilience, and hope.
Pop/Review M3TIN - Notre histoire est finie
M3TIN is the artistic identity behind © M3TIN Records—one artist name carrying many voices. Cinematic in approach and emotional in execution, M3TIN makes music with a deliberately international character. It belongs to no single genre and no single audience; it belongs to feeling. Each release begins as an original work, rooted in its culture and born in its native language and emotional world.
Electronic/Review Kindoki - LA NUIT ROUGE (feat. Carola)
Hailing from the vibrant creative hub of Milan, Italy, Kindoki is an electronic music duo crafting immersive soundscapes that draw inspiration from legendary acts including Underworld, Tosca, and Daft Punk. Working from their studio north of Milan, the pair have cultivated a distinctive approach to electronic composition that balances structure with spontaneity.
Pop/Review Andyvince - WE MUST LEARN TO FORGIVE
Andyvince is an independent synth-pop and electronic pop artist from Sweden, creating music that blends cinematic soundscapes, emotional storytelling, and modern dance-pop energy. His songs explore themes of hope, resilience, relationships, personal growth, and the moments that shape who we become. Inspired by artists such as The Midnight, M83, Pet Shop Boys, Hurts, and modern electronic pop, Andyvince combines atmospheric synthesizers, uplifting melodies, and heartfelt lyrics with a contemporary production style.