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Rock/Review Mortal Prophets - Hide Inside The Moon
John Beckmann’s project The Mortal Prophets exists where avant-garde composition, roots Americana, and shadowy electronic atmospheres intersect. Based in New York, Beckmann approaches the project less as a conventional “band” than as a mutable platform—a revolving door of collaborators, producers, and vocalists assembled around his songwriting, conceptual frames, and production vision. Across a prolific run of albums and EPs, The Mortal Prophets have explored everything from twisted blues cartographies and kosmische drift to psychedelic dream-pop and noir-pop balladry, while maintaining a through-line of lyrical intensity and iconoclastic restlessness.
Rock/Review Mick J. Clark - Pole Position
Mick J. Clark is a singer/songwriter on the Sonorus Record Label with over 1,000,000 Spotify streams on his songs; he reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 2 in the USA iTunes Top 100 Rock Songs in June 2020 with: We Know It's True. He has written over 60 songs, of which 54 are being played by Emerge Music in shops, and with two songs on the ‘Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 9’ album, which reached No. 1 in the iTunes Electronic Chart.
Rock/Review Martin Hammar - Everything I do
Martin Hammar - Everything I do
Pop/Review Michele Braid-Topcu - The Game
Michele Braid-Topcu has a rich past in the entertainment industry, as a past member of the German dance group Fragma and professional dancer / head showgirl at Paris’ Pink Paradise club, owned by DJ and promoter David Guetta. Michele draws on her experience in the entertainment industry with her artwork and photography to bring a unique style to all her works.
Hip-Hop/Review Mike Quintor - TRANCE
Born on October 25, 2001, Mike Quintor is a Mexican/Yemeni psychedelic hip-hop artist/producer from San Ramon, CA. Quintor expresses his unique insights through music, offering a profound reflection of his inner world. As an artist and producer, he seamlessly blends together his Mexican and Yemeni heritage into his sound.
Rock/Review Moon Construction Kit - Chemicals
Moon Construction Kit is the one-man project of Olivier Cornu, a musician and songwriter exploring the intersection of psychedelic pop, synthpop, cinematic textures, and late 60s influences. With a fascination for timeless, otherworldly aesthetics, his music blends dreamy harmonies and immersive soundscapes, creating a universe where the past and future collide.
Jazz/Review Michael Friedinger - Winter Joys
Michael Friedinger - Winter Joys
Jazz/Review Meegan & Tobin - The Season's Back Again
Together, Jeff Meegan and David Tobin have crafted more than 1,000 works across jazz, classical, pop, big band, and film/TV music. Their compositions have appeared in Fleabag, This Is Us, RuPaul’s Drag Race, NCIS, The Equalizer, A Million Little Things, Big Mouth, and other top-tier productions.
Pop/Review Michellar - Game of Love (feat. Rad Datsun)
Michellar hails from the vibrant music scene of San Francisco, United States. She has been writing songs from the age of 15 and had a 40-year hiatus from the skill. Until recently, her songwriting craft has been ignited by a confidence-boosting acceptance to The de Young Museum Open Call Exhibition in 2023.
Rock/Review Mercy Kelly - Out in the Night
Mercy Kelly is the Greater Manchester 4-piece formed during the winter of 2019, channeling a stirring mix of Chameleons-esque guitar sounds and stadium-sized melodies. Originally starting out as an acoustic songwriting partnership between frontman Jack Marland and lead guitarist Adam Bridge, the group gradually morphed into its current incarnation with new members Thomas Mullen and Connor Byrne joining on bass and drums, respectively.
Pop/Review Mark Anthony Bartolo - Up Brown
Mark Anthony Bartolo is a Maltese singer-songwriter, guitarist, and music teacher whose sound blends emotional storytelling with melodic indie-pop and acoustic textures. With experience in national competitions such as the Malta Eurovision Song Contest and X Factor Malta, Mark continues to grow as an independent artist, creating heartfelt songs that connect through honesty and atmosphere. His music combines intimate vocals, expressive guitar work, and cinematic elements, offering listeners a warm, relatable, and authentic sound.
Pop/Review Mark Anthony Bartolo - Shooting Star
Mark Anthony Bartolo is a Maltese singer-songwriter, guitarist, and music teacher whose sound blends emotional storytelling with melodic indie-pop and acoustic textures. With experience in national competitions such as the Malta Eurovision Song Contest and X Factor Malta, Mark continues to grow as an independent artist, creating heartfelt songs that connect through honesty and atmosphere. His music combines intimate vocals, expressive guitar work, and cinematic elements, offering listeners a warm, relatable, and authentic sound.
Rock/Review Mick J. Clark - It's Christmas Party Time
Mick J. Clark is a singer/songwriter on the Sonorus Record Label with over 1,000,000 Spotify streams on his songs; he reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 2 in the USA iTunes Top 100 Rock Songs in June 2020 with: We Know It's True. He has written over 60 songs, of which 54 are being played by Emerge Music in shops, and with two songs on the ‘Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 9’ album, which reached No. 1 in the iTunes Electronic Chart.
Country/Review Michellar - We Both Can Fall (feat. Gracie Lou)
Michellar hails from the vibrant music scene of San Francisco, United States. She has been writing songs from the age of 15 and had a 40-year hiatus from the skill. Until recently, her songwriting craft has been ignited by a confidence-boosting acceptance to The de Young Museum Open Call Exhibition in 2023.
Rock/Review My Glass World - It Only Takes A Minute
My Glass World in its current incarnation has two members: Jamie Telford and Sean Read. They are ably assisted by a range of players such as Steven Gilchrist, Jon Kensington, Little Barrie, and Jimi Scandal, who all have notable pedigrees.
Hip-Hop/Review Mike Chek - The Ghostface Tape 3
Mike Chek, hailing from the heart of Detroit, emerges as a beacon of raw talent in the underground rap scene. With a pen dripping in authenticity and a voice that resonates with the streets, Mike Chek is more than just a rapper; he's a lyrical maestro, weaving narratives of urban struggle and triumph. Born and raised in the gritty neighborhoods of Detroit, Mike Chek found solace and expression through music at an early age.
Electronic/Review mxguinness - Viventis
mxguinness may be rising fast, but calling him “new” misses the truth. A seasoned electronic producer and multidisciplinary artist, he spent years off the radar refining his craft, evolving his sound, and building a clear creative direction. In August 2025, he quietly released two warm-up singles on SoundCloud, early signals of what was coming next. Now the real chapter begins.
Electronic/Review Max Macready - Holding Pattern
Max Macready is a musical transmission from a lost future—where analog tech, neon-lit spaceports, and pulsing synths converge. Hailing from the UK, the duo crafts a sound rooted in synthwave, electronic, and post-punk, pulling deep influence from the progressive ambition of Yes and Rush, the rhythmic energy of The Police, and the cinematic textures of John Carpenter.
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Electronic/Review Mike Galvin - Riding Giants
Mike Galvin began his musical journey with classical training before being drawn into the underground rave scene in Dublin, Ireland, in the 2000s after a brief spell playing in indie bands. Further inspiration was drawn from an appreciation of jazz and improvisational styles, epic movie scores, and the kinetic beats of the Berlin and Detroit house music and techno scenes before a move to Toronto in 2015.