DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Rock/Review Highroad No. 28 - Thistroubledsoul
Highroad No. 28 is an Australian alternative rock band blending distorted guitars, dark melodies, and emotionally charged vocals.
Rock/Review h4nn4nh3r0 - Love
h4nn4nh3r0 is an independent artist whose music blends commercial music with distinctive qualities.
Pop/Review Hidden Shores - Mighty Oak
Hidden Shores drifts in from Belgium like a secret tide—the alter ego of an elementary school teacher who lets the classroom fade into silence before turning to the glow of machines. By day, it’s chalkboards and laughter; by night, it’s algorithms and soundscapes, a second life carried on digital waves. The project is built on respect: a deep reverence for the musicians who shaped the world and a fascination with what happens when artificial intelligence dares to join the chorus.
Classical/Review Hilgrove Kenrick, Ǣfendrēama, Chloe May Evans - Four Songs for Christmastime
First a cathedral chorister in Birmingham, UK, and then jazz gigs across the West Midlands, Hilgrove Kenrick eventually settled in Worcestershire, where he writes award-winning music for film, television, and games alongside classical and choral commissions. Composer, chorister, and musician Chloe May Evans has connected with millions of international listeners through her careful, evocative compositions, including crossover classical piano pieces, traditional choral scores, duets focusing on motherhood, and performances at Arte Laguna, Venice. Founded by Hilgrove Kenrick and Chloe May Evans, Aefendreama (styled as Ǣfendrēama, literally “Evening Song”) is a passion project borne out of a love of choral music and The Marches.
Metal/Review Hollow Stage - Tekuntathon
Hollow Stage is a heavy metal band that was based in San Diego, CA. Working out of Kansas City, Missouri, in 2024. The band consists of a gritty and modern sound, inspired by all walks of metal. They are still active in the studio and have made appearances at venues like The Glasshouse, SOMA San Diego, Brick x Brick, and Chain Reaction, but currently have no plans to play in a live setting.
Rock/Review Highroad No. 28 - Thistroubledsoul
Formed in late 1998, Highroad No. 28 quickly established itself as a powerhouse in the Australian heavy rock scene. Their first two EPs, Obscure Madness (1999) and Dynamic Introspection (2002), showcased a band unafraid to explore the depths of anguish and despair—yet always infused with a relentless “never-give-in” attitude. From 2003 to 2005, the band delivered a series of live performances, culminating in the release of their debut album, Unsteady and Steady State, on December 8, 2005.
Pop/Review Hanne Leland - The Christmas Songs
Hanne Leland is an Oslo-based Norwegian independent artist and songwriter who has made a name for herself far beyond Norway’s borders. From starting as a singer-songwriter in Nashville to becoming a confident pop artist with over 17 million streams on Spotify, she has built her career from the ground up—entirely on her own terms. With an impressive work ethic and an entrepreneurial mindset in her music career, she took control of her own path early on.
Rock/Review Hellkern Warriors - Helkern Warriors
Hellkern Warriors is an international darkwave/gothic rock project founded in 2025. The band unites musicians from Italy, Germany, and Colombia, merging analog synths, shadowy guitar lines, and driving rhythms into a cinematic and darkly atmospheric sound—both intimate and powerful.
Rock/Review Highet - Time is What I'm Wasting
Highet is the father-son songwriting duo of Nikolas and Thomas Erl, who collaborate to write and produce contemporary songs that they record with professional local session musicians in Vancouver, Canada. The band’s name originates from “Highet Creek,” a long, winding creek deep in the northern Yukon wilderness, where their ancestors operated a placer mine for decades, searching for gold. The authentic, guitar-centric sound of Highet’s music is inspired by artists such as Dire Straits, The Church, and Crowded House.
Rock/Review Highroad No. 28 - Ache
Formed in late 1998, Highroad No. 28 quickly established itself as a powerhouse in the Australian heavy rock scene. Their first two EPs, Obscure Madness (1999) and Dynamic Introspection (2002), showcased a band unafraid to explore the depths of anguish and despair—yet always infused with a relentless “never-give-in” attitude.
Metal/Review Hedmark - Deer Cross The River
Hedmark is a one-man post-black metal band from Norway.
Hip-Hop/Review HZPROD - War Within (Radio Edit) ft. Zombie Juice (Flatbush Zombies) & ShoeGang
HZPROD, also known as Damir Hadzalic, is a Bosnian-born, New York–raised producer now living in Qatar. His sound mixes cinematic layers, hard-hitting drums, and melodies built on arpeggios, creating tracks that feel both epic and personal. He’s worked with artists like ShoeGang and Zombie Juice and is building a catalog that blends hip hop with storytelling and purpose.
Pop/Review Hazelize - Signal Lost
Hazelize, hailing from Rome, Italy, is a rising artist with a unique sound that blends raw emotion with catchy pop melodies. Hazelize's journey from a mundane 9-5 job to the world of Spotify is a testament to her dedication and passion for music, fueled by collaborations with her sister and a fortuitous encounter with a producer who understood her vision.
Metal/Review HKSPK - Schwanzløses Gesindel
HKSPK is a young Black/Death Metal band from Brandenburg, Germany. Formed by musicians in their early 20s, the band stands for raw, uncompromising intensity without artificial effects or stage gimmicks. Their sound fuses the brutality of Death Metal with the cold atmosphere of Black Metal – direct, furious, and unfiltered.
Metal/Review Helladdict - Sudden Death
Helladdict - Sudden Death
Pop/Review Haus of Sound - Madness
Haus of Sound is a high-voltage electronic rock band from Everett, WA, blending the bombastic drama of 2000s power-pop with modern synth-driven grit. Led by commanding, operatic female vocals and backed by a wall of heavy bass, layered guitar, and cinematic synths.
Rock/Review Hyporadar - This Ain't the Day I Die (Remastered)
After college, Shane Duquette decided to start his project by himself. The project would be inspired by a small genre of rock music called “low rock” that Duquette was hoping to keep alive. Taking inspiration from multiple genres and trying to combine elements from them, Hyporadar was born.
Rock/Review Haus of Sound - Mirage
Once known as Seattle’s top 2000s tribute act (Y2KSeattle, Poker Face), Haus of Sound has evolved into an original band merging electronic rock, theatrical punk, and powerful, female-led alt vocals. With each single, they’re carving out a cinematic and emotionally resonant sound that nods to nostalgia while pushing forward into something distinctly their own.
Pop/Review Hadriaan - Shine
Hadriaan, hailing from Paris, France, emerges as a unique figure transcending the realms of time. More than just a singer, he embodies the role of a musical storyteller, navigating a world where music serves as a tool for transformation, introspection, and artistic expression. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Labrinth, Patrick Watson, and Son Lux, Hadriaan crafts ethereal, cinematic, and deeply immersive music that blends electronic pop with sonic experimentation.
Soul/Review Helena May - Side Effects
Helena May is a blue-eyed, British funky-soulstress living in London and Vienna, aiming for heartfelt, uplifting relatability with flavors of Brit-Funk, Jazz, and Soul.