DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Cinematic/Review Leyla Romanova - 9/8
Leyla Romanova is a multi-genre composer whose work spans nearly the entire musical spectrum—from symphonic grandeur to cutting-edge electronic soundscapes. Her portfolio includes orchestral, chamber, and piano works, as well as experimental electronica, progressive techno, pop-jazz, and pop-rock. Rooted in the academic tradition of concert halls and handwritten scores, yet constantly evolving, she now fuses orchestral textures with electronic pulses to craft cinematic worlds that evoke vivid imagery through powerful dramaturgy and atmosphere—a vision that has earned her numerous international awards.
Hip-Hop/Review Lil' Mike - The Halloween Part2 (feat. Evička & Onii)
Emerging from Goldtown, France, Lil' Mike is a multifaceted artist who seamlessly blends music production with cinematic storytelling and choreographed performance art.
Hip-Hop/Review Lil' Mike - Shuryo
Emerging from Goldtown, France, Lil' Mike is an artist unafraid to tackle the darkest corners of society through his music. With influences drawn from Don Toliver and Lithe, he's crafted a distinctive sound that merges compelling flows with unflinching social commentary. Working closely with producer Ingué, who helped shape the tonal qualities of his vocal delivery and harmonic choices, Lil' Mike has developed an artistic voice that speaks directly to listeners with urgency and purpose.
Metal/Review Living Theory - Take Me As I Am
Living Theory are an Italian alternative metal band shaped by more than a decade of live experience and international touring. Originally known as one of Europe’s most active Linkin Park tribute projects, the band has built a strong reputation on stage through hundreds of shows across Italy and abroad. That live background is now becoming the foundation for a new original chapter.
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.