DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Pop/Review Audren - Think Freedom
Audren is a good witch, a highly intuitive multidisciplinary artist. Her main goal in life is to heal and uplift people, giving them food for thought and bringing them joy through her art. When Audren started her musician life, David Guetta told her, “We’re not playing in the same field. You make music for musicians.” Even though she never knew if Guetta’s statement was meant to be a compliment, Audren received it as a confirmation of her musical signature.
Rock/Review Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends - The Sparrow
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."
Electronic/Review Arpatle - Stalacs
Arpatle - Stalacs
Pop/Review Arctic Wave - Roll Together
Behind the project is songwriter and band owner C.L. Turner, whose creative vision continues to drive Arctic Wave forward. A self-taught pianist since the age of ten, famously learning Bohemian Rhapsody by ear, Turner's relationship with music has always been instinctive. After decades away from consistent performance, a series of deeply personal life events, including profound loss, divorce, and custody challenges, led him back to songwriting as a form of emotional survival.
Rock/Review Abhi Ananda - Euthymia
Abhi Ananda is an Indonesian-born singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and composer based in Los Angeles. He is notably known for his straightforward but hooky melodic lines, adventurous arrangements, and versatility to write in many genres or styles. He started his musical journey in Indonesia and performed occasionally in Singapore before moving to the United States in 2016. Ananda launched his international career in Twin Cities, Minnesota, where he made his name as an emerging singer-songwriter.
Classical/Review AK.T - An Unseen Waltz
AK.T - An Unseen Waltz
Electronic/Review Angelos Zgaras - Erchome
Angelos Zgaras is a music producer and former DJ with a deep connection to music since the age of 7. His first inspirations came from Byzantine music, forming a strong melodic perception. He started professionally as a DJ in Greece, gradually developing his own artistic identity. In 2015, he released “The Dark Road," a turning point with significant impact. International collaborations based in Berlin and participation in projects with a presence in the American market followed.
Pop/Review Alex Tolm - Présence Absente
Alex Tolm is a Belgian artist who brings a wealth of life experience to his music, viewing songwriting as a refined space for reflection and storytelling. Moving away from traditional industry paths, he focuses on the raw, poetic intersection of classic chanson and modern alternative pop. His work is defined by atmospheric textures and a cinematic quality, capturing the quiet, melancholic moments of life with a perspective that only comes with time and maturity.
Country/Review Adam Wedd - here we go AGAIN
London-based artist Adam Wedd is carving out a distinctive path in the music industry, one that prioritizes artistic integrity over instant gratification. Working alongside esteemed producer Paul Tipler at Unit 13 in Bermondsey—the studio synonymous with iconic acts like Placebo, Idlewild, and Stereophonics—Wedd has crafted a sound that balances ambition with authenticity.
Techno/Review Ani Even - Wannabe Woke-Foe
With roots across Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Denmark, Ani Even merges electronic production with North Atlantic cultural undercurrents, creating immersive sonic spaces that balance intensity and transformation. His work has drawn comparisons to Fever Ray, Gesaffelstein, and the industrial lineage of Trent Reznor.
Electronic/Review Ava Fyre - Desire
Ava Fyre is an electronic pop artist blending downtempo grooves with nostalgic and euphoric elements. Her music explores introspection, emotional contrast, and the balance between inner calm and external chaos. With a sound rooted in electronic pop and synth textures, Ava Fyre creates atmospheric tracks designed for both personal reflection and immersive listening experiences.
Pop/Review Audren - Smile, People Smile!
Audren is a good witch, a highly intuitive multidisciplinary artist. Her main goal in life is to heal and uplift people, giving them food for thought and bringing them joy through her art. When Audren started her musician life, David Guetta told her, “We’re not playing in the same field. You make music for musicians.” Even though she never knew if Guetta’s statement was meant to be a compliment, Audren received it as a confirmation of her musical signature.
Electronic/Review Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice - Come Out Lazarus 2 - Ineffability (feat. Riccardo Morello)
Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice create cinematic electro-rock where science, imagination, and melody converge. Blending bold electro-rock, orchestral textures, and narrative songwriting, the project draws inspiration from technology, philosophy, and science fiction, moving between emotional space-opera atmospheres and ironic, high-voltage storytelling.
Rock/Review ALLEY the band - Telling Stories
ALLEY the band, are a four-piece band based on the South coast. Their songs are lyric-focused with great energy and emotion.
Classical/Review Ashot Danielyan - Spontanious Piano Journeys
Ashot Danielyan is an accomplished pianist and improviser renowned for his ability to craft captivating melodies across a variety of genres, including classical, ambient, new age, and experimental music. While his musical repertoire is diverse, the piano remains his favorite instrument and features prominently in most of his compositions.
New Age/Review Antonio Celotto - Vishuddha (Throat Chakra) – playlist edit
Antonio Celotto is a London-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and filmmaker. His Italian roots can often be heard in the classical guitar riffs peppering his compositions, though his versatile style includes influences from rock, jazz, flamenco, and cinematic orchestration. Having financed his filmmaking studies in Paris through the sales of his successful jazz/electronic fusion project, Aiguille (Italy, 2006), Antonio has a strong core in scoring films. His sound is acoustically rich and rhythmic, infused with fast arpeggios, and often a journey through modulations.
Pop/Review Ava Valianti - Deep Fuchsia
Ava Valianti is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from Newbury, Massachusetts, blending pop and indie influences into emotionally charged, unforgettable songs. After building international momentum with her debut EP “petunias,” she enters a bold new era with “Deep Fuchsia,” the first single from her next project. Whether performing to sold-out rooms or writing songs in her bedroom, Ava continues to establish herself as one of pop’s most promising young voices.
Classical/Review Alasdair James Dodds - Disillusionment
Alasdair James Dodds is an acclaimed British composer and pianist who began making music self-taught at age 11 on school pianos, overcoming dyslexia that prevented formal lessons. He developed his compositional skills privately for over 20 years while pursuing a management career. Twenty‑seven years after first sitting at the piano, his passion for composition led to IMDb credits as a composer on National Geographic: The Race Issue (2018), Total Bellas (TV series, 2018), Perfect Break (feature film, 2020), and Finding Love (2025).
Hip-Hop/Review Astro Music Studios - Deadly Empire (Punjabi Songs)
Astro Music Studios is a creative launchpad dedicated to empowering emerging artists and helping their voices be heard. They blend state-of-the-art production, personalized mentorship, and industry expertise to support artists at every step of their musical journey.
Rock/Review Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends - The Crow
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."