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Pop/Review Ruut - Gravity

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 splitting 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.

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Country/Review Ravenheart - Make My Heart Smile

Hailing from Westminster, a vibrant suburb of Denver, Colorado, Ravenheart has carved out an impressive reputation on the city's thriving club and live music circuit. This dynamic collective—featuring Travis Cole on lead vocals, Lenny Bolla on lead guitar, Tommy McCallister on keyboards, Kevin Fonte on bass, Justin Vonn on drums, and Mal Kestin on slide guitar—has captivated audiences with their distinctive blend of simple yet evocative lyrics paired with powerful progressive country-rock rhythms.

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Electronic/Review Ronald Hage - Don't Wanna Lose This

Ronald Hage is a dedicated melodic house and progressive house producer from The Hague, Netherlands, who has been crafting dancefloor-ready tracks for several years. Having released music consistently for the past eighteen months, Hage has built an impressive catalogue, with "Don't Wanna Lose This" marking his 19th release – a testament to his prolific output and commitment to releasing new material every 4-6 weeks.

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Jazz/Review Ray's Music Exchange - A Live Family Rayunion 2025

For thirty years, Ray’s Music Exchange has stood as a definitive pillar of the Cincinnati, Ohio, improvisational music scene. Born in 1996 out of the fertile creative ground surrounding the University of Cincinnati—and drawing early personnel from the prestigious UC College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)—the collective quickly established a legendary regional reputation for high-energy live chemistry, sophisticated musicianship, and an adventurous sonic ethos.

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Rock/Review ReeToxA - Double A Side 2 (Akaroa / Erica And The Stars)

ReeToxA is the artistic vision of Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Jason Mckee, an artist who has transformed profound personal adversity into extraordinarily moving music. Drawing influence from real-life experiences rather than solely musical predecessors, Mckee has crafted a unique sound that resonates with raw authenticity and emotional depth. His journey has been marked by remarkable resilience, having overcome significant challenges to emerge as a compelling voice in the contemporary music landscape.

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Country/Review Reagan Hudson - When Your Husband Gets Out of Jail

Reagan Hudson is a singer-songwriter from Vale, NC, United States, who possesses a rare talent for transforming everyday observations into compelling country narratives. As both the songwriter and performing artist on this project, Hudson demonstrates a keen eye for the quirky, authentic stories that make country music so relatable. His creative process reflects a genuine connection to the genre's storytelling tradition, finding inspiration in unexpected places and crafting songs that resonate with real-life experiences.

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Folk/Review Rusty Shackle - Mayfield

Rusty Shackle are a hard-gigging folk-rock band from South Wales, known for their infectious energy, anthemic songs, and genre-blurring sound drawn from folk, rock, and indie roots. Since forming in 2010, they’ve built a loyal following through relentless touring and a reputation for exhilarating live shows that get crowds on their feet.

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Country/Review Rebekah Snyder - Someday Lullaby

Born and raised in rural Pennsylvania, Rebekah Snyder is an alt-country singer-songwriter and certified flight instructor whose music is grounded in truth, tradition, and personal resilience. A single mom of three and domestic violence survivor, Snyder writes songs that speak for the overlooked and underestimated. Her stripped-down style reflects her Appalachian roots and honors the voices of her ancestors—especially the veterans and strong women in her family.

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Rock/Review RISE - Hard To Leave You (feat. stayMellow)

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. RISE creates a powerful blend of high-tempo rock, driven by melodic vocal hooks and a seamless mix of synths and guitars.

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Rock/Review Richard Green - Holey Shoes

Richard Green is an Italian musician/guitarist/composer based in Milan. His musical growth was influenced by his 11 years he spent in London, where he obtained his degree in music. Right from his very first track released, Dark Horses (2020), Richard demonstrates a certain versatility across music styles.

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Rock/Review Rob Fletcher - Hells Gate

Hailing from Wonthaggi, Australia, Rob Fletcher is a fiercely independent artist whose prolific output speaks to an unwavering dedication to his craft. With over 450 original tracks available on his SoundCloud account, Fletcher represents the purest form of DIY musicianship, writing, recording, and producing entirely on his own terms. His sound draws from the emotional depths of Jeff Buckley and the distinctive Australian alternative rock aesthetic of Icehouse, creating what he describes as "Australiana alt rock."

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R&B/Review R3tro Riq - Flight 69

Tariq Singletary, aka R3tro Riq, is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. As a very versatile artist, he primarily portrays emotional and heartfelt contemporary R&B but ranges from genres like hip-hop and pop to dancehall and afrobeats. His emotionally altering and smooth rhythm on R&B beats has given him comparisons to artists "Bryson Tiller," "Tory Lanez," and "Drake." With incredible lyricism and beautiful melodies on tracks, R3tro Riq is an artist that has a track for any kind of listener.

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Rock/Review ReeToxA - Demand Perfection

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.

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Country/Review Ridge Banks - Searching for Savannah

Singer-songwriter Ridge Banks has built a reputation for crafting heartfelt, melodic songs that blend the storytelling traditions of Americana and country with the musicianship of folk, blues, and rock. Originally from Fenton, Michigan, and now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Ridge was raised in a home filled with music, developing a passion for songwriting and live performance at an early age.

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Rock/Review RSM - Life is...

RSM is a progressive fusion-rock project hailing from Lodz, Poland, led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Rafal Szewczyk. This studio-based collective brings together seasoned musicians who have cultivated their chemistry over many years, including bassist Marcin Blasiak and drummer Paweł Stepien.

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Electronic/Review Remik Erikson - Nacho

Remik Erikson is a Windsor-based artist whose creative journey began in the most romantic of circumstances—crafting lyrics for his wedding day song. This unconventional entry into songwriting has shaped his distinctive artistic voice, one that blends affection and lifestyle in ways rarely heard before. Erikson's music emerges from genuine, lived experiences, transforming everyday moments into compelling sonic narratives. Working from his basement studio, he has developed a raw, authentic approach to music-making that prioritizes emotional honesty over polished convention.

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Rock/Review ReeToxA - Bottle

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.

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