Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Dirty Mitts - Electric Kid
Dirty Mitts, a four-piece band made up of Tommy (singer), Matt (bass player), Mo (both guitarists), and Mateusz (drums), is an eclectic group of musicians from the UK, Poland, and Egypt who came together in 2022, bonded by a shared passion for classic, loud rock'n'roll. Their sound is a combination of bluesy, vintage, and energetic tunes that are sure to have listeners on their feet.
Electronic/Review Deep Dive Species - Habitat
Deep Dive Species were formed during (and basically because of) the 2020 lockdown in New York. One part of the duo is Vadim Militsin, an electronic scene veteran who stands behind numerous projects like AUTiSM, Logica Abstracta, and Robotov-Millentrop. The other component of this unlikely mixture is Sergey Popovich, a guitarist and vocalist with a string of projects, like Vopli Vodoplyasova, famous in and beyond his native Ukraine, Hey! Lubo!, and the NY-based Goodswan.
Electronic/Review Deep Dive Species - Unconditional
Deep Dive Species were formed during (and basically because of) the 2020 lockdown in New York. One part of the duo is Vadim Militsin, an electronic scene veteran who stands behind numerous projects like AUTiSM, Logica Abstracta, and Robotov-Millentrop. The other component of this unlikely mixture is Sergey Popovich, a guitarist and vocalist with a string of projects, like Vopli Vodoplyasova, famous in and beyond his native Ukraine, Hey! Lubo!, and the NY-based Goodswan.
Rock/Review Darià Artiola - If Memories Had Eyes
Darià Artiola has been involved in music somehow since as long as he can ever remember, not unlike many other humans who have been surrounded by sound during their terrestrial journey. This project couldn't be possible without the collaboration of three amazing people: IK Miranda (producer, guitars, synths, and smiles), Antonio Rubio (guitars, visuals, and pyrotechnics), and Albert Aran (drums, design, linguistics, and stunning looks).
Pop/Review Diya Dhar - I Want You
Diya Dhar is a singer, songwriter, composer, and performer based in India, making music revolving around the genres of pop, rock, R&B, and hip-hop. Her music is centered around themes of love, betrayal, heartbreak, personal struggle, and even concepts of inner darkness. Diya has released 3 singles so far, raising a total of 13k streams and being featured on magazines such as Rolling Stone India, The Indian Music Diaries, Findie IN, and Rock Cabeca Brazil.
Hip-Hop/Review Don Bonya - Unchangeable
Hailing from the vibrant streets of London, Don Bonya emerged as a beacon of innovation in the British music scene. Born to a diverse heritage that spans the cultural landscapes of West Africa and the UK, Don Bonya's early exposure to afrobeat rhythms, reggae vibes, and the eclectic sounds of London's underground music scene laid the foundation for his unique sonic palette.
Electronic/Review Del´Noire - The Haunting Of Del'Noire
To whom it may concern: Carpe diem may sound like a worn-out cliché, but project Del’Noire is an exact example of it. See, everything started by accident, out of curiosity, as an experiment and an intentional learning process. Let the mastermind, Matyascorvinus, tell the story with his own words. ”Six months ago, I was roaming the Google Play-store in search of a certain application. I bumped accidentally in something called Bandlab. As a curious mind, it grabbed my attention, and I decided to check out what it's all about.”
Country/Review Dax - Dear Alcohol (Mega Remix)
Dax is a rising artist who is currently making something from absolutely nothing.
Rock/Review Die Kammer - Season V: Maybe forgotten. Maybe glorious.
The two makers of Die Kammer can look back on decades of experience in numerous well-known bands. They are just as familiar with the stages of German and European live clubs as they are well-disposed towards them. Die Kammer was founded in December 2011. Since then, the duo has been working together in changing line-ups with a wide variety of musicians. In the first few years, the focus was on purely acoustic realisation.
Electronic/Review Deep Dive Species - Adventus
Deep Dive Species were formed during (and basically because of) the 2020 lockdown in New York. One part of the duo is Vadim Militsin, an electronic scene veteran who stands behind numerous projects like AUTiSM, Logica Abstractaand Robotov-Millentrop. The other component of this unlikely mixture is Sergey Popovich, a guitarist and vocalist with a string of projects, like Vopli Vodoplyasova, famous in and beyond his native Ukraine, Hey! Lubo!, and the NY-based Goodswan. Aquaphilia is a perfect example of a band, with bits and loops being thrown back and forth between its members until the final pieces are finalized in one box.
Classical/Review Dan Becker - Abject
Dan Becker's first exposure to piano was lessons for a school year around the age of 11. Then he became a rebellious teenager and took up guitar and cigarettes, thought himself a badass, and joined a rock band. Around the age of 17, he came back to his roots and started dabbling on the piano again. It's always been a true passion of his, and it's the only passion that has never left him.
Jazz/Review Didier Recloux - First Walk
Didier Recloux is a Belgian-born composer based in London. His passion for music was fostered from an early age, having come from a musical family where he was introduced to a wide range of music by his Polish grandmother. His journey as a musician began at the age of six, when he enrolled at his local music academy to study guitar, drums, piano, singing, and composition.
Rock/Review Dylan Bressler - Talk My Ear Off
Dylan Bressler: drums, guitar, bass, keys, vocals. His influences are Blind Melon, Streetlight Manifesto, Alkaline Trio, and Black Sabbath.
Pop/Review Dame Zina - Eau
Dame Zina is a daughter/father French duo making music in their garage. She likes to act and write about girl power. He likes gritty synths and convoluted drums.
Rock/Review Deuce Denninger - In The Nights
Deuce Denninger is a singer/songwriter and musician from Southeast Missouri who has belted his heartfelt Americana, Rock, and Blues around the Mississippi River Valley for years. Deuce can be found out in action with his rockin' Deuce Denninger Band or strummin' a guitar and blowing his harmonica in a town near you. St. Mary's Blues gives you a glimpse into the heartland through the eyes and ears of Deuce. In this collection of his travels, you'll find honest and heartfelt music you can relate to.
Jazz/Review Darren Pickering Small Worlds - Volume Two
Darren Pickering Small Worlds is a Ōtautahi (Christchurch, NZ)-based jazz quartet that performs works composed by pianist Darren Pickering, as well as re-imagined versions of selected works from other genres. The group’s emphasis is mostly on through-composed material combined with improvisation, and the artistic direction is determined equally by all members. There is a cinematic flavor to the ensemble’s sound, enhanced by the electronic textures of Darren’s ever-expanding collection of modular systems, synths, selected iPad apps, and sonic manipulation devices.
Country/Review Down South Pepper band - Hand in my Pocket
Down South Pepper band (aka DSP band) is from Kvalsund in Norway and plays Americana and catchy outlaw country music. The songs are inspired by things they observe and experience; often, the songs are about actual people or incidents. The songs are on rotation at independent country radio stations worldwide. DSP band had placement on the International Country Music Chart, both at the top 40 single chart and the top 200 artist chart.
Electronic/Review Doktorbaş - Doctor Baush
Doktorbaş/Doctor Baush is a multifaced Turkish artist who produces in the fields of composition, production, songwriting, sound design, sound engineering, concept design, and visual arts. He is known for his unique works that blend various genres, instruments, performance styles, and natural sounds into a contemporary style based on electronic music, which he presents outside of common musical patterns and publishing formats.
Hip-Hop/Review Da Hipster - Hundreds On Hundreds
Da Hipster followed in the footsteps of other Memphis rappers, bringing a sinister charm and imposing rap skills to songs of confrontation and intensity. Da Hipster emerged in 2020 with a series of snippets and online tracks that hinted at the versatile style he came to develop, one that blended elements of emo rap and trap influenced by Three 6 Mafia, Gucci Mane, and Lil Wayne with the energy of punk and metal inspired by Slipknot and Blink-182.
Hip-Hop/Review DT. - Only A Matter Of Time 2
DT. is pro athlete and artist Damone Tillman, Detroit-born.