Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Nick Noon - Who Needs Who
Nick Noon brings an indescribable, refreshing, timeless aura to the music community. The Nashville, Tennessee-based artist is a rising multi-genre artist, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. The talented jack-of-all-trades is poised to make waves in the scene with his emotion-evoking sound and relatable style. Inspired by his life experiences, the artist strives to push the envelope with his sound to make a dynamic style that encapsulates his love for various genres.
Rock/Review Northern Trails - Through The Grain
Rooted in Americana, 90s Britpop, and Swedish indie pop traditions, Northern Trails has a way of presenting timeless melancholic melodies in traditional pop and rock costumes decorated with genre-crossing pearls. The band was formed in Uppsala, Sweden, in May 2022, when Christer Tinnerholm and Thomas Isberg agreed to focus a little less on ultrarunning and more on pop music. Together with friends Per Larsson and Ulf Eklund, they put the Hearts Went Frozen EP on tape and released it in November 2023.
Rock/Review NIMBY - Avatar
Born from the idea of frontman Tommaso La Vecchia and guitarist Aldo Ferrara, Nimby made their live debut in 2009 between the Catanzaro Hills and the Ionian Coast, freely shaping psychedelia, post-punk, and garage rock. In 2010, they released their first work, an EP titled "A Glimpse of World Seen Thru the Eyes of an Old Tree," with the participation of renowned local musicians such as Arco Parentela (4 Gradi Brix, Gioman) on bass and Antonio Guzzomì (Meat For Dogs, Bretus) on drums.
Pop/Review nasmore - Little Monster
With an ear for the cinematic and a heart rooted in storytelling, Canadian artist nasmore emerges as a dynamic force in the music industry, offering a diverse portfolio of tracks that transcend genres and boundaries. His music is not just heard; it's experienced, painting vivid soundscapes that enhance narratives and evoke deep emotions. Born from a passion for both innovation and tradition, nasmore's compositions blend elements of rock, electronic, and ambient music, creating a unique auditory signature that is as versatile as it is distinctive.
Pop/Review Nobody's Wolf Child - LXXVII
Nobody's Wolf Child is a blend of cinema and pop. Each song is created to be in an alternative place of its own. Song production choices were made to represent these audio spaces and the mood of the creatures within. The more you listen, the more you will hear the sounds beyond the song, the world that is being created, and uncover the lore behind it. As a full 360-degree project, each song also has its own specific visual counterpart.
Pop/Review Naked Brunch - Human Dust
The music of the London 5-piece Naked Brunch bridges the space between chamber pop and post-punk. With a harmonic backbone of cello, viola, and bass, the group produces an atmospheric and contemplative sound that is cut through with the addition of guitar. The low and gravelled tones of one voice weave within the hypnotic highs of another, the two singers combining to create a vocal channel that is as prominent in sparse acoustic duets as it is in the texture of the band’s full sound.
Rock/Review Natalia Quest - Inversion
Natalia Quest is a singer-songwriter born in Russia and currently based in Los Angeles. She combines genres such as progressive rock, symphonic metal, nu metal, dark wave, alternative rock, industrial, classical, and electronic. Her genre has no analogs; she's an innovator and knows how to embody complexity and sophistication that reflect her old soul. Natalia has been writing songs for years, and in 2023 she felt mature and ready enough to share her worldview and depth with the world, so she released multiple old singles as well as new ones.
Trance/Review Nickon Faith - Signs
Nickon Faith is a multi-genre producer and DJ hailing from Manchester. He has been sculpting his distinct production style and eclectic mixes since 2015, propelling himself into a plethora of musical projects over the years. He’s developed a unique reputation as one to watch for 2023, with recognition from the likes of Mixmag, who heralded his debut album Circumambient as a beaming success.
Metal/Review Notre-Dame Of Tokyo - Weightlessness
Notre-Dame Of Tokyo welcomes and shelters life-changing travellers with the desire to serve their own purpose, challenging common preconceptions.
Pop/Review Ninni - White Christmas
Italian/English songwriter Ninni has recently transitioned from his former disco-punk bands to solo music. His single, “Just The Touch of My Hands," received international success, being broadcast by more than 60 radio stations across the world. His single, “Have Fun (Remastered 2023)," is a rollercoaster of styles, genres, and everything in between. “Have Fun” is Ninni’s most ambitious single yet, merging influences from American folk blues, rock, and electronic music with the traditional Neapolitan sound.
Jazz/Review Neil C. Young - ReWorks Vol.1
Neil C. Young has worked with and played alongside many artists, including Nick Blacka (Go Go Penguin), Nathan Bray (Guy Barker, Ronnie Scotts Big Band), Soweto Kinch, Wendy Kirkland (Piano Divas), Ben Crosland (Jim Mullen, Rod Mason, John Etheridge), Gary Boyle (Isotope), Ben McCabe and Matt Robinson (Deep Cabaret), and Steve Tromans (Indo Jazz Fusions, Dan Nicholls, Alison Symons).
Pop/Review NMTL - Sweet Remy Jewel
NMTL is the pseudonym for the Swedish songwriter and producer Henrik Hjort, with a primary focus on pop, rock, and dance music. With a motto like “Specialization is for insects”, his inspiration comes from a broad spectrum of artists like Apoptygma Berzerk, Crowded House, Oscar Danielsson, ELO, I Am Kloot, Kenny Loggins, The Pineapple Thief, and The The. Since the late 80’s he has been involved in a multitude of projects with other artists, songwriters, and producers.
Rock/Review Nadia Vaeh - Trauma Bond
Ready or not, here comes your favorite brat pack leader! IMA “Vox Pop” winner and Atlanta native Nadia Vaeh is turning heads worldwide for trailblazing what is now coined “brat pop-rock.” With her conscious, narrative-flipping songwriting and performances, Nadia embraces our inner villain, addressing the turbulent highs and lows of mental health, relationships, and life that we all endure. Her lifelong love of poetry and music was inherited from her mother.
Pop/Review Nicholas Dante - Inferno
By consistently utilizing high-concept storytelling with cinematic and historical sonic influences, Nicholas Dante is using intricate production to craft a world of his own. His debut single, “Rebellion,” was well-received and got 3.5k plays within the first 24 hours, while his sophomore single, "Breathe," recently hit 25k streams and was featured on Grindr's New Music Frigay Playlist, showing that he not only can captivate an audience but also that his future is looking very promising.
Pop/Review Natalie Clark - Freedom
Scottish singer-songwriter Natalie Clark, who has reaped plaudits from Virgin’s Richard Branson and BBC Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw, was selected as a Mercedes Benz KTLA "Artist to Watch” after moving to the US. Natalie was featured in the Mercedes-Benz commercial campaign, which also included performances at the famous Roxy on Sunset and The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. She was handpicked to open for the Grammy-award-winning Indigo Girls tour and has been recording in L.A when not busy touring the US.
Funk/Review nasmore - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
nasmore is an acclaimed songwriter and producer known for his innovative sound and powerful lyricism, nasmore has been a force in the music scene for a while now, consistently delivering hits that challenge and captivate.
Pop/Review Nadia Vaeh - Friends U Couldn't Keep
IMA “Vox Pop” winner and Atlanta native Nadia Vaeh is turning heads worldwide for trailblazing what is now coined “brat pop-rock.” With her conscious, narrative-flipping songwriting and performances, Nadia embraces our inner villain, addressing the turbulent highs and lows of mental health, relationships, and life that we all endure. Her lifelong love of poetry and music was inherited from her mother.
Rock/Review NeverUnder - Buddy's a Dud
NeverUnder is a rock band founded and led by singer-songwriter Noah Roovers. UK, London-based, they have been very present on the British and Scottish live scene in 2022. Since 2023, they have been trying to build themselves an online presence as well as getting bigger and more exciting gigs.
Pop/Review Natalie Clark - Late Train
Scottish singer-songwriter Natalie Clark, who has reaped plaudits from Richard Branson and BBC Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw, launched her self-released debut EP, Eagles, in Scotland before heading stateside. Selected as a Mercedes-Benz KTLA "Artist to Watch", Natalie was featured in the Mercedes-Benz U.S. commercial campaign, which also included performances at the famous Roxy on Sunset and The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
Pop/Review Nian Tong - In My Mind
Celebrating the spectacularly sweet melodies of the golden age of music, singer-songwriter and producer Nian Tong is bringing back a timeless style of sound that connects directly to the hearts & minds of the people. Originally born in China, Nian grew up with a true love of 1960s pop music from America.