Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Austin Blyth - Vow of Silence
Austin Blyth's main influences are 90s rock and some 80s new wave, Jeff Buckley, Alice in Chains, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Pixies, Tears for Fears, The Smiths, and Depeche Mode.
Pop/Review AWOLNATION - Panoramic View
Aaron Bruno, the de facto leader, songwriter, and creative force behind the Los Angeles-based project AWOLNATION, has spent the better part of two decades steering the band’s ship of pop-friendly electronic and alternative rock to millions of record sales and streams, a handful of chart-topping singles, and countless shows played to adoring fans around the world.
Pop/Review Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice - The Machine
Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice, a collective of artists that mixes rock, pop, and electronic music, released a new single entitled The Machine, which is a song that reflects on the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence, between emotions and algorithms, between freedom and control.
Rock/Review AURORA BY NOON - In The Shelter Of Mother Earth
AURORA BY NOON, a dynamic alternative rock ensemble from Austria, combines the best of current and traditional rock genres in a classic lineup with guitars, bass, drums, and vocals. This fascinating mix forms a distinctive sound that skillfully intertwines nostalgic tones with innovative, modern influences. AURORA BY NOON pays tribute to the immortal energy of the rock genre with their music, enriched with a dash of contemporary dynamism.
Pop/Review Anoush - Brave Girl
With a foundation in classical piano and a passion for diverse musical influences, Anoush crafts mesmerizing compositions that transcend genres. Drawing inspiration from many styles across the spectrum, Anoush creates a unique fusion of experimental art pop, piano beats, and jazz-infused vocals. In 2023, Anoush captivated audiences with her debut album, ONE, and has plans to release a highly anticipated follow-up album in 2024. She continues to push boundaries with evocative storytelling and musical craftsmanship. From ethereal melodies to pulsating rhythms, each track invites listeners on a transcendent musical journey.
Rock/Review Alex Wellkers - Fly Away
In 2014, the one-man project Alex Wellkers was founded by himself in Switzerland. Even though the name Wellkers is originally German, it is pronounced the English way. Alex early started spending his time with music. At age 6, Alex began playing the accordion. He later changed to harmonica, keyboard, and classical guitar before he found his passion for playing blues music on an electrical guitar. He likes rap, and over time, he became more and more interested in grunge and rock music. Most of the songs he writes are in English.
Rock/Review Asgard Raven - For Us All
Asgard Raven is an indie-rock artist from the south of England, UK. Producing songs born from experiences during deployments in the Army, Joe (singer and songwriter) has taken the next step towards bringing them to life and releasing them to the public. Drawing on many influences, including punk, rock, blues, and indie music, he produces a unique landscape of sound reminiscent of early 90s brit pop and rock records.
Jazz/Review Ari Joshua - Rare Groove
Ari Joshua is a dynamic musician and performer whose sound is as diverse as his upbringing. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, and raised in Seattle, WA, Ari's passion for music was evident from a young age. After high school, he earned a scholarship to study music on the East Coast, where he honed the power of musical expression. Ari's dedication to his craft has earned him a place among the music scene's most beloved performers.
Electronic/Review Adik Angel - Up so High
Adik Angel is a prolific composer who dwells and creates in Switzerland. Hailing from Plovdiv, Bulgaria, the initial spark of creativity entered her life from the beginning and has stayed with her ever since. Adik’s inspirations are a mixing of diverse styles comprising pop, electro, dance, and hip hop, all colored by balkanic or oriental rhythms and simple and authentic melodies like the title "Heartbeat (Remix).”
Jazz/Review Allan Harris - Live at Blue LLama (Live)
Allan Harris, the Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and band leader, is a true luminary in the world of music. Revered by the Miami Herald as an artist graced with "the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King' Cole," Allan Harris stands as an embodiment of moving and magisterial artistry. With a career spanning fourteen recordings as a leader, Allan Harris has captivated audiences worldwide with his exceptional talent and charismatic presence.
EDM/Review Astralix - Crazy World
Embark on a sonic journey with Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions, a global EDM sensation breaking geographical barriers from Park City, Utah, to Melbourne, Australia. Fueled by inspiration from EDM legends Avicii, David Guetta, Marshmello, and Swedish House Mafia, their latest release, "Crazy World," transports listeners through a seamless fusion of EDM, NU-Disco, and House genres.
Hip-Hop/Review AGGRASOPPAR - OMMACHEPANNEKÆK
AGGRASOPPAR is a Faroese “flowerpunk naprap semi-supergroup” that erupted from the societal slumber of 2020 and released its 20-song-strong debut album on Christmas Eve 2020. They are infamous for their energetic live performances, where you never know what to expect from their surprisingly big and diverse repertoire—everything from harsh noise to soft country. AGGRASOPPAR’s music covers a wide variety of genres and moods, all bound together by the playful weirdness of the production and performances of the three core members, who go by the pseudonyms Ayphinn, Dada, and Sóljudrongur.
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.
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.
Rock/Review Alan Mair - If I Gave the World a Turn
Alan Mair is a Scottish musician, songwriter, and record producer. Mair's music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as the co-founder and bass guitarist for the English rock band The Only Ones, co-producing their second studio album Even Serpents Shine (1979) and writing and singing "My Way Out of Here" for their third and final album Baby's Got a Gun (1980). They released a top 60 hit in 1992 with the single "Another Girl, Another Planet.”
Hip-Hop/Review AGGRASOPPAR - TEKIN UPPÁ LÍV
AGGRASOPPAR is a Faroese “flowerpunk naprap semi-supergroup” that erupted from the societal slumber of 2020 and released its 20-song-strong debut album on Christmas Eve 2020. They are infamous for their energetic live performances, where you never know what to expect from their surprisingly big and diverse repertoire—everything from harsh noise to soft country. AGGRASOPPAR’s music covers a wide variety of genres and moods, all bound together by the playful weirdness of the production and performances of the three core members, who go by the pseudonyms Ayphinn, Dada, and Sóljudrongur.
Pop/Review Alterlight - One Night Away
Alterlight is a pop rock band from Belgium.
Pop/Review Arrow Santi - Sanctuary of Serenity
Arrow Santi, a rapper out of Long Island, NY, delivers an energy-filled chorus’ with melodic, carefree verses sprinkled in between. Even though Arrow has gone through pain and trials in his personal life, he usually expresses happy, upbeat energy in most of his releases. Arrow displays a variety of different moods and emotions in his songs. In songs like Lotus Dreams, he showcases energy-filled vocals with an aggressive melody. While in other songs like Not Happy and 19 Arrow uses a much more relaxed tone and decides to use more extensive lyrics throughout the single.
Pop/Review ALIA - I'm Getting Off
As a nonconformist, ALIA has sustained an unvarnished, striking outlook in their work. Staying true to their word of honesty, free spirit, and love for this world. The queer, androgynous, non-binary musician is a child of this world, a child of the universe, and wants to take that step forward and open the door into the realms of their heritage, culture, love, and who they are for all to see and hear. Represent unity in diversity.
Pop/Review Avaraj - Precious Memories EP
Avaraj, the genre-mashing singer-songwriter from Georgia, is trying to help others find light in the darkness and build connections with them. She started writing to better understand her own life and come out stronger on the other side, but it became her passion. Consumed by the desire to connect with others through shared experiences, she transformed words into songs.