DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Country/Review LaCosta Tucker - Your Shadow's Gone
LaCosta Tucker rose to fame in the seventies, scoring fourteen chart hits, touring with country music’s biggest names, and appearing on beloved TV shows like Dolly, Nashville Now, The Jim Nabors Show, Pop Goes the Country, The Alan Hamel Show, The Dinah Shore Show, and Hee Haw. Early in her career, LaCosta met legendary publisher Al Galico and signed with Capitol Records, where she was teamed with producer Norro Wilson for five albums.
Country/Review Lancaster Rayne - I Don't Wanna Love You
Lancaster Rayne is carving out a distinctive space in the country music landscape from an unlikely home base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a self-contained artist, songwriter, and producer working from a private studio, Rayne operates outside the Nashville machinery, crafting what he calls a "Modern Bakersfield" sound—a compelling fusion of traditional honky-tonk grit and sleek contemporary production.
Rock/Review Lost in Town - Cold Coffe
Lost in Town is a London-based alternative rock band led by Italian songwriter Federico. Formed by Italian musicians who found their voice by immersing themselves in the UK music scene. The band wasn’t created to follow a trend or fit a scene—it exists because not writing was never an option. Federico draws from real moments of vulnerability, pressure, doubt, and inner tension, without trying to protect himself or soften the truth.
Rock/Review LED - "Your Perfect"
LED is an indie pop-punk, rock, teen Los Angeles-based trio—Layne Olivia, Lockett Pentz, and Edie Yvonne. They met at film camp and wrote their debut song, Lies All Lies, for the short film they were making at the Pac Theater. They have been writing, rehearsing, and playing shows locally ever since. They are in the studio working on their debut EP.
Pop/Review LiMaVii - New World 33
Lidia Magdalena Pozańska, professionally known as LimaVii, is a Polish singer, songwriter, dancer, model, and energy healer. Her music goes beyond entertainment, harnessing healing frequencies to create transformative experiences. As a lyricist and co-composer, LimaVii has always been passionate about music, dreaming from a young age of sharing her talent with the world.
Afrobeat/Review Ladymakavelli - Selena Tested
Ladymakavelli is a London-based Nigerian artist known for her distinctive sound and electrifying, out-of-this-world stage performances. She has made her mark headlining iconic venues, including Coco Camden, Legacy Live Lounge, and BBC Introducing showcases. Beyond music, Ladymakavelli is currently exploring neuroscience, researching the impact of musical nostalgia on people in comas, blending artistry with purpose and innovation.
Classical/Review Lorenzo Cimino & Sergio Sorrentino - Enoscapes
Lorenzo Cimino, trumpeter, composer, and a prominent figure in cultural programming, embodies the idea of a "total musician," moving naturally between contemporary jazz, experimental music, and visual arts. Sergio Sorrentino, described as "an extraordinary musician" (The Wire Magazine) and "the best electric guitarist of classical music" (Il Manifesto), is internationally acclaimed for his distinctive use of the electric archtop guitar.
Pop/Review LaNyna - You Drive Me Crayze
LaNyna is a Cuban-Spanish artist making waves with her bold style and explicit lyrics that reflect her unapologetic authenticity. A lover of house music and Latin reggaeton, her provocative approach and fearless storytelling set her apart.
Rock/Review Los Quiénes Son - Días perdidos
Los Quiénes Son is an alternative rock band from Mexico City, formed in early 2022 with a commitment to creative freedom and independence. Rooted in rock but shaped by diverse influences, their sound blends emotional intensity, dynamic contrasts, and expansive guitar-driven textures.
Hip-Hop/Review Larry Mossburg - Everyday
Larry Mossburg, hailing from Ohio, United States, is making waves in the music scene with his latest original single, "Everyday."
Pop/Review Levi Sap Nei Thang - My Little Offering
Levi Sap Nei Thang is an artist, songwriter, and poet whose work blends emotional honesty with heartfelt storytelling. Creating from faith, life experience, and deep feeling, she crafts music and words that connect soul to soul—warm, sincere, and powerfully human.
Classical/Review Ludwig van Beethoven, Vladyslav Ustiuhov - Beethoven: Sonatas Ops. 53, 57, 111
Vladyslav Ustiuhov is a Ukrainian pianist residing in Miami, Florida. Holding both a bachelor's and master's degree in piano performance from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, he is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Keyboard Performance at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. His studies have been shaped by distinguished teachers, including Professor Max Levinson and Professor Tian Ying.
Rock/Review Lost in Town - Move to Mars
Lost in Town is a London-based alternative rock band led by Italian songwriter Federico. Formed by Italian musicians who found their voice by immersing themselves in the UK music scene. The band wasn’t created to follow a trend or fit a scene—it exists because not writing was never an option. Federico draws from real moments of vulnerability, pressure, doubt, and inner tension, without trying to protect himself or soften the truth.
Rock/Review Less - Hellya
Born in Naples on January 16, 2001, and raised in Arzano, Less experienced a nomadic but happy childhood, marked by continuous moving and the warm affection of her family. Being the daughter of two leather workers, Less learned from an early age the value of resilience and change. The turning point came at the age of 8: her family moved to Fano, in the Marche region, in search of a better life.
Folk/Review Liz Nash - Little Box House
Liz Nash, from the quirky little town of Mount Dora, Florida is making her way through the music scene one fan at a time. She is currently releasing her “Florida Songs” collection, which are slice-of-life songs based on the everyday encounters in her small American town.
Country/Review Levi Sap Nei Thang - Childhood Memories
Levi Sap Nei Thang is an artist, songwriter, and poet whose work blends emotional honesty with heartfelt storytelling. Creating from faith, life experience, and deep feeling, she crafts music and words that connect soul to soul—warm, sincere, and powerfully human.
Hip-Hop/Review Lisa Jo - Lord of the Night (feat. J-Mac)
Lisa Jo, hailing from Tampa, FL, is making waves in the music scene with her latest release, "Lord of the Night." Collaborating with featured artist J-Mac, Lisa Jo showcases her skills as a lyricist and beat creator. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Eminem and Tupac, Lisa Jo infuses her music with a blend of 90s gangsta rap influences and modern rhythms.
Rock/Review Lost in Town - Whales
Formed in London, Lost in Town blend raw emotion, cinematic atmosphere, and philosophical depth. Their lyrics shift between surreal imagery and personal truth, exploring insomnia, doubt, connection, protest, and spirituality. Their music bridges powerful alternative rock with intimate storytelling and a distinctive sense of identity.
Rock/Review Lewis Stubbs Junior - Back Home to You
Lewis Stubbs Junior, hailing from Fairview, TN, is a talented singer-songwriter who has captured the essence of Americana music with his latest original single, "Back Home to You."
Rock/Review Luka & the Nightbirds - Last Resort
Luka & the Nightbirds hails from Metz, France, offering a unique blend of musical heritage and resilience. With a childhood immersed in the sounds of Chopin, Debussy, Duke Ellington, and the Beatles, Luka's musical journey began early on, evolving into a passion for Abbey Road at just 6 years old. Following a successful solo career with Mercury/Universal, including chart-topping hits like "Rêves polyesters" and "Je ne pars pas sans toi," Luka embraces a new chapter with the band, channeling his artistic fire and creativity into the project alongside longtime collaborators.