DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
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.
Classical/Review Matt Johnson - For Good (for Singing Fingers)
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.
Rock/Review Moonroof - Massachusetts
Moonroof, hailing from Philadelphia, United States, is a dynamic indie pop/indie rock band composed of Dave Kim on vocals, Kevin Randolph on bass, Johnny Fordyce on guitar, and Dan Rendine on drums. Formed after meeting at Bloomsburg University and relocating to Philadelphia, Moonroof draws inspiration from bands like The 1975, The Band Camino, Two Door Cinema Club, Wallows, and Vampire Weekend, showcasing a unique blend of influences in their music.
Country/Review Mogipbob - High on the Hog
Hailing from Hythe, Alberta, Mogipbob is a songwriter and recording artist with a knack for storytelling through melody. Blending country roots with a touch of rock, folk, and heartfelt wit, Mogipbob’s music reflects real life—its humor, heartbreak, and everything in between.
Folk/Review Michellar - Reverie..From then till now
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.
Electronic/Review Mr. Rhame - Better tomorrow
Mr. Rhame, hailing from Söderköping, Sweden, is the creative force behind the original single "Better tomorrow." Drawing inspiration from bands like Linkin Park, Mr. Rhame pours his heart and soul into his music, aiming to connect with listeners on a deep emotional level. With a vision to inspire others through his lyrics, Mr. Rhame's music resonates with a message of hope and resilience, urging listeners to look towards a brighter future.
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.