DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Pop/Review Fishburn - The Flame
Russ Harris, performing under the Christian artist name Fishburn, is a Chicago-based producer, songwriter, and creative force blending contemporary Christian themes with dance and pop production. After earning recognition on the Billboard Dance Charts during the 2000s for his electronic productions and remixes, Harris shifted his artistic focus in 2020 toward faith-driven music centered on worship, hope, and the message of Jesus Christ.
Rock/Review Far From Your Sun - A Dream of Hell
Far From Your Sun is a Paris-based musical project that transcends conventional boundaries, positioning art as a universal language and a philosophy in motion. Rather than chasing fleeting trends and artificial spotlights, FFYS has carved out a distinctive path that prioritizes raw emotion over technical showmanship and authenticity over celebrity. The project represents a multidisciplinary creative laboratory where progressive rock intertwines with photography, painting, and poetry to create deeply introspective and atmospheric experiences.
Rock/Review Finlay Birch - Inside Your Mind
Finlay Birch is a Scottish singer-songwriter originally from Inverclyde and now based on the Isle of Mull, where his creative spirit has long felt at home. His music blends alternative folk, indie, and soft rock, shaped by a reflective writing style and a strong sense of place.
Rock/Review Fish And Scale - Letter from Paulus
Fish And Scale, aka Roland Wälzlein, is a unique German artist who has a growing and dedicated fan base. He is attracting attention all over the world. Growing up in Franconia (a southern part of Germany), as a six-year-old child, he survived a serious heart operation. This life-and-death experience stayed with him all his life. Existentialist questions are reflected throughout his lyrics.
Rock/Review Frederick James - Under The Clocks
Frederick James is an English songwriter based in Perth, Western Australia, writing raw, emotionally honest songs grounded in ordinary life, difficult years, and the search for something hopeful inside both. Influenced by the melodic songwriting of Noel Gallagher alongside the emotional openness of Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan, his music blends anthemic choruses with reflective indie folk storytelling. After moving to Australia in 2010, Frederick spent years quietly writing before a life-changing period in 2024 reshaped both his life and his relationship with songwriting.
Folk/Review Foxy Leopard - Cotton Fields
Foxy Leopard is a cinematic alt-country project from Quebec, Canada, blending human storytelling with AI-driven composition to create something that feels both timeless and unsettlingly present. 90's dance club DJ who is still passionate about music. At its core, Foxy Leopard is not just music — it’s a narrative world. Each release explores the slow fracture of human connection, often set against the emotional backdrop of the American Civil War.
Folk/Review Finlay Birch - I Want You
Finlay Birch is a Scottish singer-songwriter originally from Inverclyde and now based on the Isle of Mull, where his creative spirit has long felt at home. His music blends alternative folk, indie, and soft rock, shaped by a reflective writing style and a strong sense of place. Working with producer and long-time best friend Dylan Cooper, Birch’s debut album Weight Will Unwind brings together songs written across nearly a decade, from material first penned eight years ago to songs completed within the past six months.
Folk/Review Fiona Amaka - Love that fills my world (Acoustic Version)
Fiona Amaka, hailing from London, England, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for her captivating "rock'n'soul" sound. With influences ranging from Stevie Nicks to Smashing Pumpkins, Fiona's music blends bluesy vocals with driving rock guitar or chill folk vibes.
Rock/Interview Flowers for Juno - Dolphin Girl
Flowers for Juno are an artistic entity fronted by vocalist/producer Benjó James. They are typically referred to as a 'gothic' rock band and released their first single "Physical Culture" in December 2023. This single is FFJ's first release since the "Live at Tyne Green Golf Club" double A-side on April Fool's Day.
Folk/Review Fish and Scale - Tapestry
Fish And Scale, aka Roland Wälzlein, is a unique German artist who has a growing and dedicated fan base. He is attracting attention all over the world.
Rock/Review Fendahlene - Looking for a Break (Electric Version)
Fendahlene is Paul Whiteley (guitar, lead vocals) and Ashley Hurst (bass, backing vocals). Their influences are broad, ranging from 60s rock and soul through punk and garage to modern indie. After ten years as regulars on the Sydney live music scene, they moved to the UK and, after a lengthy hiatus, released their well-received album High and Low and Back Again in 2020, in the middle of lockdown. This was their first foray into vinyl.
Electronic/Review Fleanger - Behind the Smile
Fleanger, an electronic music prodigy hailing from the vibrant city of Tel Aviv, Israel, and currently making waves in the creative hub of Berlin, is a true testament to the boundless power of music as a channel for self-expression and connection. Born with an innate passion for the harmonious convergence of sound and emotion, Fleanger has emerged as a dynamic force in the electronic music scene, leaving an indelible mark with his innovative compositions and profound storytelling.
Jazz/Review Fons & the Chargers - The Last Little Christmas Tree
Fons & the Chargers, hailing from Utrecht, Netherlands, is the brainchild of Fons Slieker, a talented oral maxillofacial surgeon in training with a passion for music and creativity. Residing in Utrecht city with his wife, Leandra Ros, and their newborn son, Guus, Fons draws inspiration from classic '40s-'60s crooner jazz and big band Christmas music, citing influences like Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra.
Rock/Review FREE/MAN - Reconnection
Songwriter Charlie Freeman, known as FREE/MAN, is based in London's Portobello and has been writing tunes on his acoustic since he learned at 19, when he used the instrument as a meditative and emotional salve to his dad's illness. Messages of duality, love, spirituality, suffering, overcoming pain, the hero’s journey, truth, freedom, and connection.
Rock/Review Fiona Amaka - Wingman (feat. David Taro)
Fiona Amaka, hailing from London, England, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for her captivating "rock'n'soul" sound. With influences ranging from Stevie Nicks to Smashing Pumpkins, Fiona's music blends bluesy vocals with driving rock guitar or chill folk vibes.
Rock/Review For You Brother - Fly Away
For You Brother, hailing from Aiken, SC, United States, is a solo artist who not only wrote but also played all the instruments on his latest original single, "Fly Away." Drawing inspiration from within and fueled by the desire to have fun, For You Brother's debut instrumental track is a refreshing addition to the music scene.
Pop/Review Florent C. - Underwater City
Florent C. is a Belgian artist who uses music to tell stories and share emotions. His universe blends urban energy, cinematic moods, and alternative pop influences, always with the desire to create a real connection with listeners. Each project is an invitation to dive into a unique world, hold your breath, and simply enjoy the moment.
Rock/Review Fiona Amaka - Cowards and Shadows
Fiona Amaka is a London-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose intense live performances with the Fiona Amaka Band are beginning to draw attention. Blues and soul infuse her distinctive folk-rock sound.
Rock/Review Farehaven - No Fear
Farehaven, hailing from Cincinnati, United States, is an emerging artist to watch in the music scene. Led by the talented singer and guitarist, David Sizemore, Farehaven's original single "No Fear" showcases a blend of classic rock sound with influences from 90’s rock.
Pop/Review Farbod Biglari - Waltz for Baran (The Rain Waltz)
Farbod Biglari is an Iranian composer, singer-songwriter, and guitarist based in Vancouver, Canada. His music blends elements of jazz, experimental textures, and poetic Persian lyricism. Drawing from his background in cinema and theater, Farbod creates emotionally rich works that often evoke a strong sense of visual storytelling and atmosphere. He is currently studying jazz music academically in Vancouver, further refining his artistic language through formal training and improvisational practice.