DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Blues/Review Charm - The Anti-blues
Charm's love of music began in her teen years in Vancouver, where she hung out with classically trained musicians, whose music interests included jazz, blues, opera, and big band music. Influenced by these talented musicians, for over 30 years Charm only listened to CBC when all the station played was classical, jazz, blues, opera, and many from the big band era, such as Earl Bostic and Tommy Dorsey.
Pop/Review Carpe Diem - Life is...
Carpe Diem is a two-piece band with a guitarist and vocalist. Their narrative/poetic lyrics always reflect the meaning of life. The songs are set like a story-telling journey with thought-provoking/soul-searching cinematic themes.
Reggae/Review C'batch - I Guess You Want It This Way (Reggae) - Tribute to Ernest Ranglin
Stephen H. Cumberbatch, professionally known as C’batch, is a composer, producer, guitarist, and independent recording artist from White Plains, New York. A longtime ASCAP member, he is also a keyboard, synthesizer, and sampler programmer whose work spans R&B, soul, dance, funk, reggae, jazz-influenced, and cinematic music. C’batch’s musical history reaches back to New York’s influential early-1980s dance scene.
Rock/Review Creeps - I will follow you
Creeps are a modern rock band from the Czech Republic, blending alternative rock, hard rock, and metal influences with dark atmospheres, powerful guitars, melodic hooks, and emotionally driven songwriting. Originally formed in the 2000s, Creeps released three albums—Destiny (2006), Forgotten Desire (2008), and Delete as Appropriate (2010). After a long hiatus, the band returned in 2026 with a new chapter, combining its heavier roots with a contemporary modern rock sound.
Folk/Review Cupp - Heavens Gate
Hailing from Palos Hills, United States, Cupp is an artist shaped by the very experiences that define their creative vision. Working alongside collaborator Suno, Cupp crafts music that serves as a mirror to the past, reflecting both light and shadow in equal measure. Their creative process unfolds within a versatile large open studio space that doubles as a podcast, photography, and office hub—a testament to their multifaceted artistic approach.
Pop/Review Crosby Cash - West Palm Beach
Emerging from Huntsville, AL, Crosby Cash is carving out a distinctive niche in the pop landscape with her cinematic approach to songwriting and performance. As an independent artist, Cash draws inspiration from an eclectic mix of influences, including Michael Bublé, Adele, classic James Bond film scores, and the rhythmic sophistication of Bossa Nova music.
Electronic/Review Carlos Grassot - AlegrÃa
Carlos Grassot is a Spanish singer-songwriter and music creator blending Latin, acoustic, and house influences into a sound that balances intimate storytelling with the energy of dance culture. Inspired by artists such as Radiohead, Sam Fender, and Madison Cunningham, Carlos combines emotional songwriting with the rhythm and atmosphere of the nightlife culture that shaped his upbringing.
Rock/Review Cruel Ploy - Fear
Cruel Ploy is an independent alternative rock band blending modern alternative, indie rock, and emo into emotionally charged songs that explore the complexities of being human. Formed near Cincinnati, Ohio, the five-piece has built its identity around honest storytelling, memorable melodies, and guitar-driven soundscapes that balance vulnerability with intensity.
Pop/Review Cognitive Constellation Corps - Thank You For Your Feedback (i)
Cognitive Constellation Corps is the creative vision of Belfast-based artist Brooke Tamsin Clevenger, who serves as the project's principal composer, lyricist, producer, and conceptual director. With an electronic music practice rooted in synthesised and computer-based systems since the mid-1990s, Brooke has cultivated a distinctive artistic language that positions technology as a responsive creative instrument rather than a mere production tool.
Soul/Review Cheryl Craigie - What's Going On
Cheryl Craigie is an independent singer, songwriter, and musician. Singing since childhood, her passion for composing original music has blossomed in recent years. Her original songs evoke powerful emotions about love and life. To date, she has co-produced nine songs with Eric Goldberg, including three originals.
Pop/Review C'batch - The Vault 3 - Club / Dance / R&b-Soul / Funk / Pop / Techno / Etc.
Stephen H. Cumberbatch, a/k/a C'batch, is a composer, author, producer, and musician (guitarist) from White Plains, New York, United States. He is also a keyboard, synthesizer, and sampler programmer who has worked in association with many music professionals. Stephen proudly stands as a distinguished member of ASCAP.
Pop/Review C'batch - Next Time (I Won’t Be Falling)
Stephen H. Cumberbatch, a/k/a C'batch, is a composer, author, producer, and musician (guitarist) from White Plains, New York, United States. He is also a keyboard, synthesizer, and sampler programmer who has worked in association with many music professionals. Stephen proudly stands as a distinguished member of ASCAP.
Country/Review Cody Jack - Nothing Left to Hide
Cody Jack is a Pacific Northwest country musician bringing a rugged blend of honky-tonk grit, heartfelt storytelling, and small-town soul to every stage he steps on. Influenced by artists like Chris Stapleton, Jamey Johnson, Bob Seger, and The Eagles, Cody’s sound is built on honest lyrics, strong melodies, and the kind of songs that feel lived-in. Whether he’s playing a brewery, barroom, wedding, or hometown stage, Cody Jack delivers country music with heart, edge, and authenticity.
Electronic/Review Consequential - I'm Alive
Consequential, the musical project born in Bury St. Edmunds, England, is a fusion of raw energy and deep beats. Grown in muddy fields, Consequential's sound is a unique blend of stomping bass lines and captivating melodies. Influenced by unconventional sources like watching birds build their nests while lying on the sofa, the music is a refreshing departure from the norm, resonating with listeners who crave something new and exciting but also nostalgic and calming.
R&B/Review Cornelius White - Two Become One
Cornelius White - Two Become One
Pop/Review Cozy Pebble Songs - Songs of Friendship & Kindness (volume 1)
Cozy Pebble Songs is the heartfelt children’s music project of Eran, a single father from Israel who transformed intimate bedtime moments with his 4.5-year-old daughter into a gentle collection of songs for young children and families. What began as improvised bedtime stories, lullabies, and recurring characters created to comfort his daughter before sleep has grown into a purposeful creative project designed to bring calm, reassurance, and emotional warmth to children ages 3–6.
Electronic/Review CajunBeatz - Lost In The Rhythm
CajunBeatz is an up-and-coming Cardiff-based music producer who's a developing force in the electronic music scene, with a distinctive kaleidoscope of sounds that blend gritty energy with raw emotion. Known for his sunset-chasing, motorbike-racing lifestyle, this spicy beats maker brings an authentic edge to everything he creates. With three previous albums under his belt—Beatz4TheStreetz, Spicy Bangerz, and Drum And Bass In Your Face—CajunBeatz has been steadily building a reputation in the Welsh music scene and beyond.
Hip-Hop/Review Crunch - Lost for Words
Los Angeles-based hip hop artist Crunch brings a wealth of industry experience and authentic street credibility to his craft. With a remarkable behind-the-scenes career spanning decades, Crunch worked intimately with legendary figures in music and film. He served as a stand-in and double for Tupac Shakur across iconic films including John Singleton's "Poetic Justice," "Above The Rim," and "Menace to Society," while also appearing in Tupac's groundbreaking music videos "I Get Around" and "Keep Your Head Up."
Hip-Hop/Review Christopher Rodriguez - Whom Seek Ye
Christopher Rodriguez, hailing from Pueblo, United States, is a talented artist who seamlessly blends poetry into soulful songs. As a devoted husband and father of five, his music is a heartfelt reflection of his life experiences. With a deep-rooted passion for sharing his narratives through music, Christopher is set to captivate audiences worldwide with his authentic and introspective approach to songwriting.
Country/Review Celeste Marie Wilson - Willow
Celeste Marie Wilson is a singer-songwriter based in Montgomery, TX, who has never been what she appears to be at first glance. During Prohibition, Southern women would gather in tearooms—delicate settings, fine cups, and every appearance of gentility. What was sometimes poured into those cups wasn't tea; it was whiskey. The cup looked fragile; what it carried was not.