DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
R&B/Review Keesha Blair - Access Declined
Keesha Blair is a songwriter, music creator, and custom music director whose work centers healing, empowerment, boundaries, truth, and emotional restoration. Through Divine Purpose Music, she creates message-led songs and music experiences for listeners moving through deep inner work and returning to their own voice, clarity, and peace. Her role centers on songwriting, concept, message, and creative direction.
R&B/Review Keesha Blair - Truth Always Shows Its Face
Keesha Blair is a songwriter, music creator, and custom music director whose work centers healing, empowerment, boundaries, truth, and emotional restoration. Through Divine Purpose Music, she creates message-led songs and music experiences for listeners moving through deep inner work and returning to their own voice, clarity, and peace. Her role centers on songwriting, concept, message, and creative direction.
Rock/Review Kings County - What Now
Originally from Long Island, NY, Orlando, FL-based Kings County creates hard-hitting rock with infectious hooks. Inspired by an eclectic combination of old and new artists, their songs blend edgy hard rock with strong melodies. The band’s music is somewhat reminiscent of 90s hard rock artists (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, and Korn) but with a decidedly modern twist.
Metal/Review Karma Noir - This Is Her Time
Hailing from Brussels, Belgium, Karma Noir delivers a visceral collision of metal's most explosive eras. Drawing from the ferocity of 80's thrash, the raw intensity of 90's hardcore, and the devastating precision of early metalcore and deathcore, this collective has forged a sound that honours their formative influences while carving out distinct sonic territory.
R&B/Review Konyikeh - Cinere
Konyikeh is an artist doing things on her own terms. A beguiling singer-songwriter, she makes soulful, cinematic music with striking lyrics, sung with a truly astonishing voice. As a kid, Konyikeh was listening to musical theatre, Jennifer Hudson’s Pocketbook, her mum’s Destiny’s Child CDs, opera, and the Kenyan Boys Choir. Throughout her childhood she would play the violin and piano and perform in the orchestra and chamber choir, alongside learning music theory.
EDM/Review Kat Button - Invisible Struggles
Kat Button is a singer/songwriter/producer/music educator who creates EDM and dance pop focusing on mental health, mental health recovery, and neurodivergency. Every song she makes creates a soundscape to fully immerse the listener in the meaning of the song.
Pop/Review Kaitlin Corbett Jones - Make The World Stand Still
Kaitlin Corbett Jones is a classically trained vocalist whose extraordinary five-octave range and commanding stage presence have established her as a rare crossover artist capable of moving seamlessly between the grandeur of opera and the emotional power of contemporary anthems. Known for her technical precision, expressive depth, and striking vocal control, Kaitlin brings a distinctive artistry that blends classical discipline with modern vocal intensity.
Folk/Review Karen Salicath Jamali - Seeds of God
Karen Salicath Jamali has been a multi-award-winning composer, pianist, and producer since 2015 and a professional American artist, painter, sculptor, and photographer for the last 30 years. Born in Denmark and living and working in NYC & Orlando, she is a voting member of The Recording Academy.
Pop/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - Clumsy Girl
Kelsie Kimberlin is a 26-year-old singer-songwriter who has been involved with music her entire life, starting with children’s and church choirs and then recording her first song at age eight for Yoko Ono’s Peace Project, which won first prize and a $5000 award. She spent all of that money on music lessons and started recording her own music in the studio at age 12. Over the past several years, she has recorded more than 100 original songs.
Rock/Review Ker - Open Heart Surgery (The Lone Stranger)
Ker - Open Heart Surgery (The Lone Stranger)
Country/Review Ker - Big Boots and Wide Brimmed Hats
Ker was born in Edinburgh, a city whose rich cultural backdrop quietly shaped an early appreciation for storytelling and expression. Later, a move to London opened the door to an international career in marketing, where Ker worked across major British, American, German, and French companies. The industries were as varied as they were prestigious—ranging from coffee and whiskey to premium champagne—providing a dynamic and fast-paced professional life grounded in creativity, branding, and global perspective.
Rock/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - Champ
Kelsie Kimberlin is a 26-year-old singer-songwriter who has been involved with music her entire life, starting with children’s and church choirs and then recording her first song at age eight for Yoko Ono’s Peace Project, which won first prize and a $5000 award. She spent all of that money on music lessons and started recording her own music in the studio at age 12. Over the past several years, she has recorded more than 100 original songs.
Electronic/Review KØRYN - Make Me Feel
KØRYN explores the emotional side of melodic techno, blending deep atmospheres, driving rhythms, and cinematic soundscapes. Music designed for late-night moments and immersive dancefloors.
Electronic/Review K6R6NZ6N - War Against Reality
K6R6NZ6N is a Witch House & Dark Electronics cult from the dark aethyrs founded at the 3rd Blood Moon with Aries in Saturn Retrograde.
Country/Review Kailie Simpson - I Bet You Don’t Think About Me
Kailie Simpson is a powerhouse in modern rock and pop, known for blending raw soul with early-2000s grit and fearless stage presence. In recent years, she’s been leaning deeper into her storytelling roots—finding joy in the simplicity of her craft and rediscovering the beauty of honest songwriting. An artist unafraid to lose herself in the instrumental moments with her band, Simpson thrives on the energy of live performance—where jamming, improvisation, and connection take center stage.
Pop/Review Korda Korder - Goodbye My Friend
Formed in October 2024, Korda Korder has grabbed attention from the get-go. Fans of dream pop and huge tunes will feel at home here, as Korda Korder masterfully crafts a surreal atmosphere where vocals melt into the instrumental background, almost as though they’re beckoning from another world.
Jazz/Review Kent Owens - My Little Secret
Kent Owens, hailing from Cambridge, United States, is a solo artist and composer whose latest release, "My Little Secret," showcases his unique blend of influences from past collaborations and contemporary music. Drawing inspiration from the nostalgic sound of torch songs from the 40s and 50s, Kent brings a fresh perspective with a touch of mystery to his music. With a knack for storytelling through his lyrics, Kent's introspective approach resonates with listeners, inviting them to explore the hidden truths we all carry within.
Rock/Review Killing Kind - Being Human
Killing Kind began as a pandemic-era project in 2021, formed by Mats Molund (formerly of post-punk acts such as Fahrenheit, Schnabel, and Lee Harvey Oswald Ensemble), Mats Wigerdal (Kitchen & the Plastic Spoons, Hörförståelse, Oven & Stove, and Ubangi), and Björn Norberg (Quantum Leap). All three are well-known figures in the Swedish post-punk scene, with roots stretching back to the 1980s.
Classical/Review Karen Salicath Jamali - Mary's Blessing
Karen Salicath Jamali has been a multi-award-winning composer, pianist, and producer since 2015 and a professional American artist, painter, sculptor, and photographer for the last 30 years. Born in Denmark and living and working in NYC & Florida, she is a voting member of the Recording Academy.