Discovering the new music underground around the globe

Rock/Review Brandon Wayne - It's Me Again
Brandon Wayne’s connection to music began at age eight when a neighbor gifted him his first acoustic guitar. Inspired by his mother’s eclectic music taste, he formed a band in high school and later joined The Redmoon Band, performing at legendary venues like The Viper Room, The Troubadour, and The Whisky a Go Go.

Pop/Review Brendan Pegg - In the Dark
Brendan Pegg is a Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter whose music blends raw honesty with cinematic intimacy. Writing, singing, and recording every element of his songs himself, Brendan crafts music that feels deeply personal—yet instantly relatable. With influences ranging from John Mayer and Dermot Kennedy to the moody textures of Phoebe Bridgers, his work sits at the intersection of indie folk and atmospheric pop.

Punk/Review BruceBan$hee - White Boy Wa$ted (WBW)
BruceBan$hee, hailing from Maryland, United States, is a multi-talented artist who has independently created his latest original single, “White Boy Wa$ted (WBW).”

Pop/Review Baicikeul Benoit - À VÉLO
Baicikeul Benoit - À VÉLO

Brian Fate Delivers a Haunting, Acoustic Reimagining of “Heartbreak Hotel”

Hip-Hop/Review Baby T - Things About to Change
Baby T is an Emmy Award-winning hip-hop artist who has been producing music for over a decade. With a passion for creating and performing music, Baby T resonates with audiences all over the world. He has had the privilege to perform alongside legendary artists such as the late great Nipsey Hussle, Trina, Young Buck, Lil Scrappy, Bone Thugs & Harmony, and more.

Hip-Hop/Review Bloodlin3 - No Mercy
Bloodlin3 is an independent music group from El Paso, TX, and Paducah, KY. Their musical influences are Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Three 6 Mafia, Tech N9ne, Twista, Eminem, and Brotha Lynch.

Pop/Review Benjamin Quartz - Frénésie
With a deep, penetrating voice, Benjamin Quartz mischievously sings his playful fables. Reminiscent of the mineral of the same name, the facets of his universe unfold in each track with intention and extravagance. We discover with pleasure his French pop songs with often unusual lyrics and "colored" with a good touch of dark humor! Carried by an inspired orchestration tending towards baroque pop and the world of song, this Marseille-born singer-songwriter writes as he lives: giving free rein to his creativity.

Rock/Review Blunt Blade - Forgiveness
Blunt Blade is originally from southeast Minnesota. He began singing as far back as he can remember, playing piano by age 7, guitar by age 15, and bass and drums by age 16. Blunt Blade grew up listening to every style of music he could get into his sonically gluttonous ears. He founded the cover band Chainsaw Vendetta (originally named Chainsaw Vasectomy) as lead guitar player and lead singer at age 16.

Rock/Review Bolidde - Rainbow Galaxy
Bolidde is a French songwriter, singer, guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist. He played, produced, recorded, and toured with several bands and artists between 2006 and 2019. He composed and produced film scores and music for cinema and TV. Bolidde’s music sounds like a mix of his vintage and modern pop/rock influences.

Hip-Hop/Review Babyboii - Pelham Parkway
Babyboii, hailing from Houston, TX, is making waves in the music scene with his original single "Pelham Parkway." Drawing inspiration from past relationships and his struggles with anxiety, Babyboii's music offers a raw and authentic look into his personal journey. With influences from artists like Ariana Grande, Babyboii's sound encapsulates a unique blend of emotions, creating a captivating listening experience.

Folk/Review Bog Witch - Hatter's Mad Emporium
Wendy DuMond is an Atlanta-based singer-songwriter recognized for her evocative storytelling and versatile musical style. Performing both as a solo artist under the moniker Bog Witch and as a member of the Americana ensemble Blackfoot Daisy, Wendy's work often delves into the nuanced experiences of women, weaving compelling narratives across genres.

Folk/Review Block - Whitecaps On The Hudson (Deluxe Edition)
Block belongs to a unique category of artists—a pioneering force behind the anti-folk movement, his influence can be felt in every corner of modern indie and lo-fi songwriting. Instead of riding the wave of a genre, he helped create one.

Electronic/Review Bastien Pons - BLINDED
From France, Bastien Pons creates experiences, not just music. With a background in black-and-white photography and a deep grounding in musique concrète (under the mentorship of Bernard Fort), his artistic practice fuses sound and image into a raw, sensory world. His compositions are immersive, introspective sound sculptures—built from field recordings, ambient layers, industrial grit, and minimal melodies.

Metal/Review BRAINMAZE - When your demons come
BRAINMAZE - When your demons come

Folk/Review Ben Heyworth - Creatures
Ben Heyworth is a singer-songwriter based in Manchester, UK. “Older, wiser, and steeped in introspection, Heyworth returns under his own name with a new sonic compass: one that points not to spectacle but to story, to subtlety, to soul. A warm map of memory and meaning.” Formerly known as This Morning Call.

Rock/Review Bladderwrack - So Damned Alpha
Bladderwrack is a 3-man rant rock band playing protest music with uncompromising and unique lyrical content. Bladderwrack was formed as a reaction to the repellent events and specimens dominating our headlines and media, and every song is a tirade directed at a deserving muse.

Pop/Review Buster Sylvester - Bustified, Vol. 2 (Cover)
A self-proclaimed digital James Brown with better Wi-Fi, Buster Sylvester is the fame-chasing, genre-bending pop provocateur your playlist’s been begging for. When he’s not bustifying the charts, he’s probably arguing with Siri about ”what real music is.”

Pop/Review Bailey Grey - USE ME
Bailey Grey is a singer/songwriter and actor from New Jersey whose music fuses pop with indie rock and jazz stylings. Her acrobatic voice and grounded songwriting let her navigate wildly different genres while always sounding at home. Reminiscent of artists like Amy Winehouse, Sara Bareilles, Dodie, Joni Mitchell, and Fiona Apple, she connects with the world through music that is honest and relatable.

Rock/Review Bellhead - Threats
Bellhead has been described as Chicago’s favorite (and only) post-punk, goth, and industrial demolition bass duo. The band consists of high bass/lead vocalist Ivan Russia partnered with low bass/vocalist Karen Righeimer. In just a few short years, Bellhead has become a fan favorite with multiple recordings, remixes by industrial industry classics, and multiple US tours.