DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Rock/Review ReeToxA - Soliloquy
ReeToxA originally emerged as the brainchild of Melbourne’s own Jason McKee, a lifelong songwriter whose musical awakening took place as a teenager against the gritty backdrop of 1990s Frankston, although life quickly got in the way of his creative dreams. Years later, affected by the death of his mother during a prison stint, Jason once again found himself seeking catharsis, penning the song Bobbie in her honor, and committing himself to recording a debut album after his release.
Pop/Review Ruut - Steinway Sessions (Special Edition)
Born in Kuopio, Finland—the third of four daughters to young Sibelius Academy students—Ruut was immersed in music and film from childhood, playing piano by ear and writing songs by the age of seven. A turbulent family life led to her parents' split and a move to Budapest when she was 12, where her love of music and desire to pursue it cemented—albeit secretly—while learning English and devouring American gospel music.
Electronic/Review Radical Man - Power Systems
Radical Man is an experimental electronic project based in western Colorado focused on the tension between structure and chaos. Built around repetition and structural pressure, the music treats rhythm as architecture rather than genre. Patterns destabilize and reform over time, favoring mutation over resolution. Each release explores a different configuration of controlled friction.
Rock/Review Razed by Rebels - Broken Paradigm
Jason Winfield is a writer, producer, director, and the creative force behind Razed by Rebels, an industrial art-rock project that fuses music, film, and visual storytelling. Born from a lifelong passion for music and collaboration, Razed by Rebels brings together a diverse range of artists and musicians to create immersive songs, videos, and multimedia experiences. Though not a traditional band, the project thrives on creative partnerships, blending industrial soundscapes, art-rock aesthetics, and cinematic visuals, often with a distinctive sci-fi twist.
R&B/Review Ricky Earlywine - move like this
Ricky Earlywine is a singer and independent main performer based in Lacey, WA, currently operating in a "resurrection" era of high-stakes technicality. Grounded by a 90/100 vocal standard, Ricky’s sound is an intentional bridge between commercial pop and technical R&B, drawing direct influence from his "Vocal Trinity": Tori Kelly, Kehlani, and Rihanna. His foundation is built on years of rigorous training—mastering choir dynamics and harmonic layering under Mr. Terry Shaw and theatrical projection with Ms. Brenda Amburgy.
Electronic/Review Ryan McDavid - Runaway (Late Night Reverb)
Ryan McDavid - Runaway (Late Night Reverb)
Pop/Review Richard Green - Ending up in the Wrong Way
Richard Green is an Italian musician/guitarist/composer, based in London since 2012. He moved to London, where he obtained a higher diploma as a guitarist and a musician's degree. His first track released is Dark Horses (December 2020), a very experimental composition with a distinct dark sound.
Classical/Review Richard Green - Just Different
Richard Green is an Italian musician/guitarist/composer, based in London since 2012. He moved to London, where he obtained a higher diploma as a guitarist and a musician's degree. His first track released is Dark Horses (December 2020), a very experimental composition with a distinct dark sound.
Pop/Review Rellyo Bambini - Cloned and Upgraded, Insert Soul Here
Rellyo Bambini is a genre-defying artist known for his bold, futuristic vision and immersive storytelling. Drawing inspiration from sci-fi cinema, cyberpunk aesthetics, and underground music culture, Bambini creates art that feels both ahead of its time and deeply connected to human emotion. With a growing fan base and a fearless approach to sound, Bambini is quickly establishing themselves as a unique voice in modern music.
Punk/Review Ramblin' Vision - Under the Sun
Ramblin' Vision - Under the Sun
Metal/Review RMNSKI - Ashes (feat. ABZY)
RMNSKI is an alternative metal project built on heavy, guitar-driven energy and a raw emotional core. The sound leans into metalcore and post-hardcore influences, throwing aggressive riffs and harsh vocals against big melodic peaks, catchy hooks, and layered, atmospheric breaks.
Punk/Review Reapers Ghost - Lovebite
Reapers Ghost is the darkly theatrical creation of singer and artist Angie, whose high-energy performances blur the line between life and death, horror and rock ’n’ roll. Once silenced, Angie made a pact with the Grim Reaper and became forever 23—a ghostly muse with a voice that haunts the living. But the Reaper had another restless soul to deal with: his son, Johnny Reaper, a punk-rock rebel who wanted fame, not fate. Sent to join Angie, he fell for her instantly.
Rock/Review Reptyle - Blazed Shades & Thorned Veils
Dark. Intense. Timeless. Reptyle has been a vital force in the gothic rock underground for over 27 years—and they're not slowing down. Emerging from Bielefeld, Germany, the band continues to evolve while staying true to the roots of the dark alternative scene. Originally founded as a classic gothic rock outfit, Reptyle’s sonic journey has expanded far beyond genre borders.
Electronic/Review Rachel D - Powersuit
Rachel D - Powersuit
Rock/Review Rusty Reid - Piece of the Action
Rusty Reid is an American indie-folk-pop-country-rock singer-songwriter, originally from Texas, now based in the Pacific Northwest.
Hip-Hop/Review Rafmagn - Neuropatheia
When poetry meets electric thought, a sound is born that demands you to feel. Rafmagn creates music that blends lyricism with introspection. His goal is to electrify—to make listeners question, feel, and reconnect with their thoughts, helping them find themselves through their frequency. With a sound that moves between raw emotion and reflection, and with his poetic writing, Rafmagn stands out as a voice seeking meaning in chaos.
Rock/Review RISE - Lost For Words
RISE is a dynamic four-piece band hailing from Liverpool, England. Known for their high-energy performances and distinctive sound, RISE is making waves in the rock music scene. The band features Sam Kinley (aka stayMellow) on bass and vocals, Paul Kinley on keyboards and backing vocals, Alex Mahoney on drums, and Brian Petch on guitar.
Rock/Review Red Skies Dawning - Shipwrecked
Red Skies Dawning, hailing from Maryland, United States, emerged as the heavier, modern rock evolution of Red Skies Mourning, led by frontman Chris Aleshire. With a background in grunge, pop, and alternative, Chris partnered with producer Chris Dawson to craft a sound that blends raw emotion with polished hard rock. The lineup, featuring Laulis, Trujillo, and Carpenter, solidifies a full-band experience that captures both raw energy and refined musicality.
Hip-Hop/Review Raubtier Kollektiv - Falkenflug für Charlie Kirk
Raubtier Kollektiv - Falkenflug für Charlie Kirk
Electronic/Review Richard Green - Holding a Gun
Richard Green, a talented composer hailing from Milan/London, England, is the creative force behind the neoclassical music project that has captivated audiences.