DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Rock/Review Motihari Brigade - The Great Refusal
Motihari Brigade describes their music as “Rock-n-Roll Thoughtcrime” for independent minds. Founded by U.K.-born singer, guitarist, and songwriter Eric Winston, the band is known for philosophical songs that question authority and challenge group-think conformity.
Pop/Review Marianna Winter - The More You Know
Born in Los Angeles and raised in the Faroe Islands, Marianna Winter creates music that bridges two worlds — the rugged, windswept landscapes of the North Atlantic and the vibrant energy of California. This duality defines her sound: dreamy yet grounded, intimate yet expansive, rooted in alternative pop and indie pop-rock.
Rock/Review Michael Vdelli And The Art Of Dysfunction - You And The Blues
Michael Vdelli And The Art Of Dysfunction is a commanding force in modern blues-rock, combining decades of international experience with raw, youthful intensity. Michael Vdelli, acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, brings masterful guitar work, electrifying vocals, and a magnetic stage presence, while Art Of Dysfunction adds grit, precision, and a modern edge that makes the band unstoppable.
Country/Review Michael Allen - Eyes for You Alone
Michael Allen is a storyteller at heart whose journey through music spans decades of creative evolution and spiritual discovery. A product of the 1960s, Michael grew up immersed in the golden age of rock and roll, drawing inspiration from the classic bands of the '60s, '70s, and '80s that would ultimately shape his musical DNA. While building a successful career in engineering and business, music remained Michael's constant companion and creative outlet.
Hip-Hop/Review M'siyah - When I Step
M'siyah is an emerging hip-hop artist hailing from New York City by way of Long Island, bringing a fresh voice to the scene that bridges nostalgic East Coast energy with contemporary swagger. Drawing inspiration from the rich musical landscapes of both NYC and Atlanta, M'siyah represents a new generation of artists who refuse to be confined by geographical boundaries or traditional hip-hop conventions.
Pop/Review Milyam - Lost in the Jungle
Milyam is a fresh, ambitious voice who doesn’t just see the world—she feels it. She’s an artist who catches a vibe and turns it into an atmosphere, transforming pure intuition into songs that speak directly to you. Her sound is intimate and soul-stirring—a beautiful journey that feels as graceful as it is real. Chasing the light in everything she creates, Milyam makes music that acts as a beacon for the soul in a busy world.
Classical/Review Martin Lloyd Howard - Hidden Andalucia
Martin Lloyd Howard is an English guitarist, originally trained in the classical tradition, who has expanded into folk, blues and rock. His main instrument is a fifty-year-old, hand-built classical guitar, but he is also at home playing electric, steel-strung acoustic and slide guitar. He specialises in original instrumental music featuring both solo and ensemble electric and acoustic guitars, but he also composes and performs covers of contemporary music.
Folk/Review Marty Van Wells - Songs To Sacrifice
Marty Van Wells, a fiercely independent artist from South England, creates music that channels the spirit of legendary songwriters Leonard Cohen and Townes Van Zandt while embracing the haunting atmospheres of Nick Drake and Nick Cave. Working entirely solo, Van Wells has crafted his latest offering with expanded instrumentation, including harmonica, piano, and layered harmonies—all self-performed in his home studio.
Classical/Review Magdi Aboul-Kheir - The Garden of Make Believe
Magdi Aboul-Kheir is a Germany-based composer with a passion for music across the centuries: from baroque to the present, from romanticism to trance and metal. A pianist by training, he composes guided by emotion as much as by craft. He believes in the universal expressive power of melody; his music is authentic and accessible, whether written for a solo instrument or a large ensemble.
Metal/Review Matt Wolejsza - The Beast I'm Meant to Be
Matt Wolejsza is a Gaithersburg, MD-based artist whose musical foundation was built on the powerhouse riffs of Metallica, a band he's studied intensively since childhood while learning guitar. His approach to songwriting reflects this influence, channeling those iconic thrash metal elements into his own compositions. Through his dedication to craft development, Wolejsza has immersed himself in the Baltimore songwriter community led by Diana Hanson-Young, where he refined his abilities through assignments, peer feedback, and collaborative growth.
Rock/Review Mosh Pit - No Returning
Mosh Pit, hailing from Tel Aviv, Israel, is a dynamic trio consisting of a talented singer, a skilled producer, and a powerhouse drummer.
Folk/Review Mark Moule - Only Love
Mark Moule is a singer-songwriter from Busselton, Australia, whose deeply emotional writing style draws inspiration from legends like Cat Stevens and Phil Collins. With a gift for crafting lyrics that resonate on a profound level, Moule has been honing his craft through local open mic performances, where his heartfelt songs have earned memorable praise—including one audience member declaring his music deserved to be "played in a stadium."
EDM/Review m0n0 jay - L. L. L. (ATH Remix)
m0n0 jay makes pop music from the gym floor. Glitter, sweat, breath, rhythm. Her sound combines pop hooks with industrial textures and playful chaos, creating songs that feel physical, unapologetic, and alive. No before-and-after narratives. No perfection arcs. Just strength, movement, and presence. Candy-colored, body-forward, and slightly unhinged—this is pop as power, not performance.
Rock/Review Mick J. Clark - I Want It More Than You
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 Mermaid Avenue - Jacarandas
Mermaid Avenue is a five-piece indie rock and alt-country band from Brisbane, Australia, formed in 2015 around the songwriting of Peter Clarke. Named after the 1998 Woody Guthrie/Billy Bragg & Wilco album, the band draws on Americana, folk, country-rock, and bluesy roots to craft songs about the human condition. The current lineup — Peter Clarke (vocals, guitar), Mike Kearey (guitar, lap steel, pedal steel), Casey Lee Chadwick (keys), Nathan Poetschka (drums), and Mark Egan (bass) — has been a regular fixture on the Brisbane live scene for over a decade.
Classical/Review Matt Johnson - Mother's Day Proverb
Matt Johnson is a talented American pianist and composer renowned for his evocative and eclectic musical creations. George Winston’s written encouragements guided Matt to begin his journey of recording back in the 1980s. Matt now has 80+ recordings released and a worldwide following.
Pop/Review Maribelle // A new spring - A Prayer
Maribelle’s latest musical journey, A new spring, is a project born from a deeper calling and a shift into an introspective, atmospheric light. With a foundation in musical theater from the Performing Arts School in Gothenburg, Maribelle has spent years commanding international stages and performing her pop and electropop music.
Pop/Review m0n0 jay - L.L.L. (Lift, Lift, Lick It)
m0n0 jay makes pop music from the gym floor. Glitter, sweat, breath, rhythm. Her sound combines pop hooks with industrial textures and playful chaos, creating songs that feel physical, unapologetic, and alive. No before-and-after narratives. No perfection arcs. Just strength, movement, and presence. Candy-colored, body-forward, and slightly unhinged—this is pop as power, not performance.
Pop/Review Maryann Connolly - Etched In Love
Rising pop-rock artist Maryann Connolly is carving out her own lane with her passionate storytelling and a fearless sense of identity. Her strength is capturing vulnerability equally with themes of resilience, self-empowerment, and modern relationships. Her background spans music, acting, and international modeling—including appearances in Paris and New York Fashion Week. With a compelling voice for a new generation of listeners, Maryann’s sound has a fresh and contemporary edge, drawing inspiration from early pop-rock sounds of the early 2000s.
Electronic/Review Magdi Aboul-Kheir - Slow Heat
Magdi Aboul-Kheir is a Germany-based composer and journalist whose musical world spans from baroque to metal, from string quartet to trance, and from late romanticism to urban groove. A pianist by training, he composes intuitively—guided by emotion as much as by craft. Deeply committed to melody, his music is expressive and accessible, whether written for full orchestra or retro synthesizers.