DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Classical/Review Afaq Art Production & Distribution - Bejamalen (With Beauty)
Afaq Art Production & Distribution is an Egyptian record label founded in 2021, specialising in musical works that blend the authenticity of Arabic music with a contemporary artistic vision, driven by the belief that music is a universal language capable of connecting cultures. The company released its debut work, "Althulathia" (The Trilogy), in 2023.
Electronic/Review A:M Club - Resistance
A:M Club, hailing from Darwen, England, is a solo artist from Northern England. Drawing inspiration from iconic soundtrack composers of the 70s and 80s, A:M Club seamlessly blends elements of dance music with sci-fi film influences, creating a one-of-a-kind sonic experience that transports listeners to a futuristic realm.
Jazz/Review Andrei British - Alien Jazz Girl
Andrei British - Alien Jazz Girl
Rock/Review Andrei British - South Florida Police
Andrei British - South Florida Police
Pop/Review Anna Thoresen - GROUNDHOG DAY
Los Angeles-based artist Anna Thoresen has been transforming personal adversity into compelling sonic narratives since relocating to the West Coast. Working from her home studio, Thoresen channels raw emotion through her guitar-driven songwriting, creating music that bridges classic rock sensibilities with bold experimental production. Drawing influence from iconic acts like The Police and Fleetwood Mac alongside contemporary innovator Dijon, she crafts a sound that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern.
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.