DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Pop/Review Franck Rapp - Love on the Rocks (Stellar Version)
Franck Rapp is a composer first and a singer by choice—an artist who spent years perfecting his craft behind the scenes before stepping into the spotlight under his own name. Hailing from Chevilly Larue, France, Rapp built his reputation as a composer, producer, and arranger, writing music for films, artists, and his band, The Pink Crows. His work reached international acclaim when three of his compositions were featured in Antonio Maria da Silva's film Ashes & Blood, contributing to a soundtrack that garnered 16 international awards for Best Original Score.
Metal/Review Frequency Overload - Sunburn
Frequency Overload is a Long Island-based metal band delivering a hardcore-infused twist on crossover thrash. Founded by guitarist Corey Schaefer and drummer Kevin Daily, the band draws from their deep roots in metal, with Corey’s history in bands like Uncle Jack and Misery Kills and Kevin’s background in Exit Verona and Akalamathesia. Vocalist Mr. Bush (formerly of Social Disease and Pummel) and bassist Steve Little (Cobalt 60, Ionize) round out the lineup.
Rock/Review Forgotten Roads - Scenes from a Revolution (Original Soundtrack)
Forgotten Roads - Scenes from a Revolution (Original Soundtrack)
Pop/Review Franklin Gotham - Lisboa
Franklin Gotham - Lisboa
Rock/Review Fiona Amaka - Justified
Fiona Amaka, hailing from London, England, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for her captivating soulful indie-rock sound. Fiona's music blends bluesy vocals with driving rock guitar or chill folk/americana vibes.
Rock/Review Frederick James - Let Me Give You A Good Day
Frederick James is an English songwriter based in Perth, Western Australia, writing raw, emotionally honest songs shaped by ordinary life, difficult years, and the search for something hopeful within them. Influenced by the melodic songwriting of Noel Gallagher and the emotional directness of Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan, his music combines anthemic choruses with reflective, story-driven songwriting. After moving to Australia in 2010, Frederick spent years writing quietly before a life-changing period in 2024 transformed both his life and his relationship with songwriting.
Folk/Review Finlay Birch - Weight Will Unwind
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.
Classical/Review Francesco Trento - In Omeostasi
Hailing from the picturesque town of Bassano del Grappa in Italy, Francesco Trento is an emerging solo artist whose deeply personal approach to composition sets him apart in the contemporary piano landscape. Drawing inspiration from the emotive soundscapes of Nils Frahm, Ludovico Einaudi, Hania Rani, and Vangelis, Trento has crafted a distinctive sonic identity that honors these masters while forging his own path.
Rock/Review Filipovich - Даже
Filipovich is an indie rock band from Minsk, Belarus, known for their authentic sound, thought-provoking lyrics, and reliance on live instrumentation. Combining raw emotion with introspective themes, the band continues to carve out a unique space in the modern indie scene.
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.