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Electronic/Review INNERPLANETZ - All I Want Is What You Want
Two lads who exchanged eye contact at school meet up years later walking down the canal in Manchester. Their musical sensibilities collide, and “INNERPLANETZ” is born—it all kicks off with a debut single. “All I Want Is What You Want," jammed to the hilt with the storytelling zeitgeist on a drumnbass rocket ship of sonic (im)perfection.
World/Review Inner Splendor Meditation Music, Vidura Barrios - Shiva Shambho Kirtan
Vidura Barrios is a composer, recording artist, and the founder of Inner Splendor Media, an independent music company established in 2006 and specializing in meditation, spiritual, and contemplative music. His work draws upon decades of personal meditation practice and an enduring interest in the sacred music and contemplative traditions of India. Through numerous recordings released over nearly two decades, Barrios has developed an international audience for music created for meditation, relaxation, and spiritual practice.
Electronic/Review Innocent Darkness - VOIDWALKER
Hailing from Ekeren, Belgium, Innocent Darkness represents a bold new voice in the underground electronic music scene, crafting visceral soundscapes that blur the boundaries between hardware experimentation and sonic storytelling. Transitioning from DJ to music maker, this artist has channeled their passion into a pure hardware-driven approach, utilizing the Yamaha Seqtrak, Novation Circuit Tracks, and Roland MC-707, alongside Bitwig Studio and Vital VST, to forge something genuinely raw and uncompromising.
Electronic/Review Innocent Darkness - The Dark Fungus (Witch House)
Hailing from Ekeren, Belgium, Innocent Darkness represents a bold new voice in the underground electronic music scene, crafting visceral soundscapes that blur the boundaries between hardware experimentation and sonic storytelling. Transitioning from DJ to music maker, this artist has channeled their passion into a pure hardware-driven approach, utilizing the Yamaha Seqtrak, Novation Circuit Tracks, and Roland MC-707, alongside Bitwig Studio and Vital VST, to forge something genuinely raw and uncompromising.
Electronic/Review Innocent Darkness - Dominion Of The Stars
Hailing from Ekeren, Belgium, Innocent Darkness represents a bold new voice in the underground electronic music scene, crafting visceral soundscapes that blur the boundaries between hardware experimentation and sonic storytelling. Transitioning from DJ to music maker, this artist has channeled their passion into a pure hardware-driven approach, utilizing the Yamaha Seqtrak, Novation Circuit Tracks, and Roland MC-707, alongside Bitwig Studio and Vital VST, to forge something genuinely raw and uncompromising.
Rock/Review I Plead Irony - This Monologue Conversation
I Plead Irony is a UK alternative rock trio built on more than two decades of friendship and musical chemistry. Rauf Jordan (bass/vocals), Paul McDonald (guitar/backing vocals), and Lawrence Arnold (drums/backing vocals) have played together since around 2004, forming I Plead Irony in 2011. Their music sits broadly within alternative rock, drawing on punk and blues while resisting easy formulas. Melody, power, vulnerability, and unpredictability coexist in songs developed collaboratively and allowed to find their own shape.
World/Review Inner Splendor Meditation Music, Vidura Barrios - Chant!
Vidura Barrios is a composer, recording artist, and the founder of Inner Splendor Media, an independent music company established in 2006 and specializing in meditation, spiritual, and contemplative music. His work draws upon decades of personal meditation practice and an enduring interest in the sacred music and contemplative traditions of India. Through numerous recordings released over nearly two decades, Barrios has developed an international audience for music created for meditation, relaxation, and spiritual practice.
Metal/Review Inception Of Eternity - Nature Always Wins
Inception Of Eternity blends Gothic Metal, Metalcore, Techno, Symphonic, and Classic Rock into a dark, emotional, and powerful sound.
Hip-Hop/Review Igor - Lisboa Na Cabeça
Ïgor is a Portuguese-born, London-based artist blending alternative hip-hop, R&B, and pop influences. Following a serious knee injury that left him sidelined for an extended period, he turned his focus entirely to songwriting and recording.
Hip-Hop/Review Ice Jackson - The Flu
Ice Jackson is a hip-hop artist from Tallahassee, FL. He is renowned for his shrewd lyricism and his ability to weave together catchy hooks with thought-provoking concepts. A lifelong fan of the culture, Ice counts Outkast, LL Cool J, Scarface, Ice Cube, Nas, and 2Pac as some of his biggest influences. In addition to music, Ice is the co-creator and co-host of the web-based travel show “Give Us The Strength." When he is not rapping or traveling, Ice is a comedian that has performed in several high-profile comedy festivals across the nation. He has shared the stage with talents such as Shane Gillis and Learnmore Jonasi, among others.
Electronic/Review Iuliano - Time
Born in Italy, Iuliano discovered music as a young boy through his grandfather, who played the piano. He pursued this artistic path when he moved to Boston to enroll at Berklee College of Music. With his engineering and arranging expertise finely tuned, Iuliano gravitated to the role of a producer between Europe and Asia. After a four-year experience in Malaysia, he chose to launch his solo career as a world citizen.
Rock/Review Ian Leding - WAKE UP!
Ian Leding is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose music fuses the shadowy tones of folk noir, darkwave, gothic rock, and indie into richly textured, atmospheric soundscapes. Since returning to live performance in 2010, he has captivated audiences both in intimate acoustic duos and with the full force of his band.
Metal/Review Inception Of Eternity - Digital Messiah
Inception Of Eternity blends gothic metal, metalcore, techno, symphonic, and classic rock into a dark, emotional, and powerful sound. After more than four years, the band returns with a new frontwoman. A new album is coming in 2026.
Pop/Review Iberico - Stare a Milano
Iberico, born in 1989, is a singer-songwriter from Milan by adoption but originally from Calabria.The solo project was born in October 2024 and saw the publication of the first single entitled “Gaza” in December of the same year, an intense song in which he tells three stories of children during the war conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Hip-Hop/Review Inticome War - Ayıp Memleketim Ayıp
Inticome War is a Turkish artist who uses artificial intelligence as a canvas for human emotion. His work stands at the intersection of technology and truth—transforming digital sound into raw social expression.
Hip-Hop/Review !WØB4R - Logo Markup
!WØB4R is a dark club-trap artist blending nightlife energy with cold, cinematic storytelling. His music exposes the emptiness behind modern luxury culture—where logos, ego, and image replace identity. With hypnotic bass, sharp rhythm, and a provocative voice, !WØB4R turns the club into a mirror, forcing listeners to face the world they’re dancing in.
Electronic/Review Ivanoskey Sounds - Albania
Ivanoskey Sounds is the stage name of Venezuelan composer and producer Jendel Márquez. With a solid musical career, Jendel has explored diverse genres such as rock, pop, and ballads and has recently decided to venture into electronic music, showcasing his versatility and creativity.
Rock/Review I Forget Myself - A Countenance in Involution
Alternative rock artist I Forget Myself released his eighth studio album, A Countenance in Involution, in June 2025. The album marks a new stylistic direction, showcasing his decades of experience through nuanced songwriting and experimental soundscapes. Originally from South Africa, I Forget Myself is a seasoned singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has lived in Asia for over a decade and is now based in Hong Kong. His music reflects a unique style influenced by his global perspective.
Rock/Review I Forget Myself - To Colour in Motion Too
Originally from South Africa, I Forget Myself is a seasoned singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has lived in Asia for over a decade and is now based in Hong Kong. His music reflects a unique style influenced by his global perspective.
Pop/Review Immortal Wild - Promises
Immortal Wild is an intense electrical alchemy of Debra Roberts' and Tom Freeland's extreme spiritual energy gained from their lives' massive spectrum of experiences, from deadly to transcendental, which was consummated when Tom, who lived on the other side of the world, heard Debra's voice and, after the deep recognition of his soulmate, gave up everything in his life to love and be with her.