DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Pop/Review Emily Daccarett - Another World
Emily Daccarett is a singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary artist creating a cinematic world where music, film, and fashion intersect. Trained in couture at Instituto Marangoni and Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne and later at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, she brings a strong visual sensibility to her sound. At the core of her work is songwriting—crafting original music both for her own artist project and for the short films she produces, including theme and end-credit songs.
Pop/Review Exzenya - The Fans Applauded
Exzenya is a globally based, genre-defying artist blending pop, R&B, rock, jazz, Latin, soul, techno, indie, and more. Her sound is as fluid as her passport—bold, emotional, and unpredictable. From lush harmonies to raw vulnerability, every song is handcrafted with intent, range, and story. Her songs introduce a voice that’s unapologetically human—no autotune, no AI, no shortcuts. Every lyric is written by Exzenya. Every vocal is sung live in paid sessions with her vocal coach.
Hip-Hop/Review Earatik Statik - Slap (feat. Ed OG & Black Silver)
Los Polk, the lyrical architect behind Chicago’s underground mainstay Earatik Statik, is stepping into a bold new era — solo, but still flying the same flag. As the surviving half of the revered duo, Polk now carries the name Earatik Statik forward as a solo artist, honoring the legacy while carving a new path with his signature grit and intellect. Formed in 1999, Earatik Statik quickly earned respect for their raw lyricism, streetwise narratives, and boom-bap authenticity.
Rock/Review Ezekiel Gauthier - Teenage Dark Love
A new voice is rising from the abyss of the post-punk and dark wave music scene. Ezekiel Gauthier, a half-human artist and half-digital character, displays a unique universe where darkness and melancholy meet a reality distorted by artificiality. Driven by avant-garde sound and visual aesthetics, he invites you to plunge into a hybrid journey between dream and dystopia.
Metal/Review Effusion 35 - Eviction
Effusion 35 is the maniacal machination of singer/songwriter Pat Manley. An original band based in the Philadelphia area, Effusion melds the melodic style of bands like Television and R.E.M. with the riff-heavy hooks of Sonic Youth and Nirvana. Formed in 1998 by Manley (Milton and the Devils Party) and bassist Sean Hamill, Effusion 35 was founded on the duo's shared tendencies toward aggressive rock with pop sensibilities.
Rock/Review Ellery Twining - Oy!
Ellery Twining - Oy!
Hip-Hop/Review Exzenya - International Power
Exzenya is a globally based, genre-defying artist blending pop, R&B, rock, jazz, Latin, soul, techno, indie, and more. Her sound is as fluid as her passport—bold, emotional, and unpredictable. From lush harmonies to raw vulnerability, every song is handcrafted with intent, range, and story. Her songs introduce a voice that’s unapologetically human—no autotune, no AI, no shortcuts. Every lyric is written by Exzenya. Every vocal is sung live in paid sessions with her vocal coach.
Pop/Review Exzenya - That's the Story of My Life
Exzenya is a globally based, genre-defying artist blending pop, R&B, rock, jazz, Latin, soul, techno, indie, and more. Her sound is as fluid as her passport—bold, emotional, and unpredictable. From lush harmonies to raw vulnerability, every song is handcrafted with intent, range, and story. Her songs introduce a voice that’s unapologetically human—no autotune, no AI, no shortcuts. Every lyric is written by Exzenya. Every vocal is sung live in paid sessions with her vocal coach.
Folk/Review Eternal Mourning - To Be Named Between a Life and Another
Eternal Mourning, aka Philippe Mourani, is a singer-songwriter from Montreal. His musical style encompasses a wide range, including folk, pop baroque, rock, grunge, indie, and psychedelic. Philippe Mourani is known for his passion as a bass player in various bands. In the Eternal Mourning project, he feels the need to express his ideas and creativity through words, music and collaboration.
Rock/Review Erro - Shadowland
Erro is a Pittsburgh-born, female-fronted pop-rock collective led by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, whose vision is to anchor the project in an unmistakably human sound. Built on the belief that modern music can still feel alive, Erro creates songs the old-fashioned way: instruments in a room, feelings on the surface, press record.
Pop/Review Exzenya - Till I'm Drunk & Confused
Exzenya is a globally based, genre-defying artist blending pop, R&B, rock, jazz, Latin, soul, techno, indie, and more. Her sound is as fluid as her passport—bold, emotional, and unpredictable. From lush harmonies to raw vulnerability, every song is handcrafted with intent, range, and story. Her songs introduce a voice that’s unapologetically human—no autotune, no AI, no shortcuts. Every lyric is written by Exzenya. Every vocal is sung live in paid sessions with her vocal coach.
Hip-Hop/Review Earatik Statik - Glory
Underground hip-hop veteran Los Polk, known for his lyrical prowess as one half of the iconic duo Earatik Statik, is stepping back into the spotlight with his powerful new solo single, “Glory.” While his longtime collaborator Sef Rich is no longer involved, Polk will continue to release music under the revered name Earatik Statik, honoring the group’s legacy while forging a bold new chapter.
Folk/Review Ezra Vancil - Island (feat. Cozi)
Ezra Vancil is an American singer/songwriter based in Dallas, Texas. While in the past he has written and recorded in the rock, pop, and experimental genres, a more mature Vancil has now found a sense of permanent belonging and connection within the community of Americana artists. His life experiences shared in song can be serious and contemplative—touching on themes of addiction, depression, and divorce—but Vancil chronicles his escape from darkness with expressions of hope and love of life that are both inspiring and healing.
Jazz/Review Elena Andreoli, Paolo Tomelleri - Beautiful Love
Elena Andreoli is a jazz singer, actress, and voice-over artist based in Milan and winner of the Anello d’Oro Award as Best Female Voice at the international “Voci nell’Ombra” Festival. Her warm, versatile voice moves through swing, blues, and early jazz, blending elegance and irony. Paolo Tomelleri, clarinetist, bandleader, and arranger, is a true institution of Italian jazz. A graduate of the “Giuseppe Verdi” Conservatory in Milan, he has spent over sixty years in music, collaborating with artists such as Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Giorgio Gaber, and Enzo Jannacci.
Pop/Review Exzenya - Ugly When You Love Me
Exzenya is a globally based, genre-defying artist blending pop, R&B, rock, jazz, Latin, soul, techno, indie, and more. Her sound is as fluid as her passport—bold, emotional, and unpredictable. From lush harmonies to raw vulnerability, every song is handcrafted with intent, range, and story. Her songs introduce a voice that’s unapologetically human—no autotune, no AI, no shortcuts. Every lyric is written by Exzenya. Every vocal is sung live in paid sessions with her vocal coach.
Hip-Hop/Review Eternal Tone - Here's to Hoping (feat. Iziik)
Eternal Tone from McPherson KS, United States, is an artist who gives hopeless optimism, perseverance, faith, and dedication a powerful voice and strives to be not only an offering of hope to every listener, but also a musical oasis, and road map for anyone looking to find peace, their truest selves, and bring more love and light into this world, believing that through music, art, and togetherness, we can continue to make this world a brighter and thriving place to experience this beautiful gift of life.
Pop/Review Eylsia Nicolas - Hot, Hot, Christmas
Eylsia Nicolas is a first-generation American singer-songwriter of Irish and Filipino heritage whose journey from international tennis courts to the recording studio reflects resilience, innovation, and artistic passion. Once ranked on the world stage in tennis with appearances at Wimbledon and the US Open—and becoming the youngest winner of the Irish Open at just 14—Eylsia pivoted from athletics to the music industry following a career-ending injury.
Rock/Review Ehson Hashemian - Me Then You
Southern California-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ehson Hashemian released his 14-track fifth solo album, "Me Then You." A founding member of The Jakes (now Young the Giant), Ehson co-wrote their double-platinum hit “Cough Syrup,” which reached #3 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. Since launching his solo career, he has steadily released albums, including Animation (2023), Face Shine (2024), Bliss (2025), and Believe (2025), with "Me Then You" representing a new level of cohesion and storytelling.
Blues/Review Ezra Vancil - Babylove
Ezra Vancil, hailing from Dallas, Texas, is a talented artist whose latest release, "Babylove," showcases a blend of emotional storytelling and musical prowess. Collaborating with key contributors such as Lori Martin on bass and backup vocals, Chris Brush on drums, and the husband-wife duo Jonathan and Liz Estes on strings, Ezra brings a unique depth to his sound. Drawing inspiration from the late Chris Whitley, Ezra's music resonates with a raw and heartfelt essence that captivates listeners.
Folk/Review Eve Goodman & SERA - Natur
Eve Goodman and SERA began working together after they were selected as BBC Horizons Artists in 2019. Both were folk singer-songwriters with rising solo careers, and both had grown up in Caernarfon. Being part of Horizons brought them together, and after just one writing session, they found common ground in their connection to and curiosity around nature.