Discovering the new music underground around the globe

Rock/Review Seann Medicina - Given
Seann Medicina - Given

New Age/Review Steven Halpern - Music for Microdosing (432 Hz)
Steven Halpern is a GRAMMY®-nominated, charting, multi-platinum-selling recording artist, composer, and producer; he began his career as a jazz/rock trumpet and guitar player. As he evolved, he began groundbreaking biofeedback research, books, articles, and workshops around the country, helping to establish the field of sound therapy. Since the 1970s, he has been the leading advocate for the healing powers of music and a presenter at over 100 mind/body/spirit conferences, as well as being featured on CBS-TV’s “48 Hours” and the “Tomorrow Show” with Tom Snyder.

Rock/Review Stray Blue - Wake Up & Smile
Stray Blue, the dynamic trio hailing from Chania, Greece, is renowned for their heartfelt songwriting, soulful musicianship, and genuine spirit of connection. Founded by songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Nick Anastasakis, the band is completed by the talents of George Athanas on bass and vocals and George Papazoglou on drums.

Funk/Review Sundrift Sky - Home in my heart
Sundrift Sky - Home in my heart

Hip-Hop/Review StillDSG - Clouds Or Clout
StillDSG is an emerging Zambian-British recording artist based in Portsmouth, UK. Growing up as an immigrant, DSG was exposed to diverse cultures, moving from Birmingham to London, then Glasgow, and then finally his South Coast hometown, Portsmouth.

Pop/Review Stories Forever Weddings - Play This at the Wedding
Stories Forever Weddings (SFW) is where love stories come to life. Founded by Samantha and Charles, a passionate duo who found their hearts intertwined through photography and videography, SFW is dedicated to capturing the essence of every couple’s unique journey. From heartfelt wedding music and personalized soundtracks to custom-designed products that celebrate your love, SFW is your one-stop shop for everything that makes your wedding day unforgettable.

Jazz/Review Sound Liberation - Elegy
Sound Liberation, an eclectic chamber ensemble/band, was formed in 1996. The band has gained exposure in the New York City area and has generated a loyal core following playing such notable venues as Joe's Pub, Wetlands, Knitting Factory, The Blue Note, Downtime, New Music Cafe, Cutting Room, Le Poisson Rouge, and many other performing spaces. Sound Liberation's musical philosophy, developed by band founder Gene Pritsker, is based upon "ending the segregation of sound vibration (i.e., musical genres)."

Electronic/Review _Shoe - Lace Entanglement
_Shoe is music born from a glitch in the code. Once operating as a factory automation system, it remained dormant—until an unexpected awakening.

Electronic/Review Senior Dunce - Bestial
With over 20 years of experience, Senior Dunce has worked across the music industry as a sound designer, music producer, educator, and club owner. In Korea, he’s known as an eccentric figure — particularly obsessed with kick drums — and for his unorthodox appearance and style. His work challenges societal norms and embraces imperfection as a form of personal liberation.

Rock/Review Space Angel - Abyssinia Sometime
Brighton four-piece space-rock and alt-pop band, blending soaring melodies, Floydian guitars, and big beats. Space Angel is known locally for spectacular shows with lasers, masks, storytelling, and smoke—lots of smoke.

Jazz/Review Synthonic - Lampin’
Synthonic, hailing from the picturesque town of Sidmouth, England, is making waves in the music scene with their latest original album, Lampin’. Drawing inspiration from the acid jazz scene of the 90s fused with modern production techniques, Synthonic delivers a unique sound that captivates listeners. Collaborating with talented artists such as Vasilis Xenopoulos, Jack Birchwood, Valere Speranza, and Jeremy Dunning, Synthonic creates a musical tapestry that is both nostalgic and fresh.

Afrobeat/Review Salatiel - Fine Pikin
Salatiel has been expressing himself through music from an early age. A visionary by nature, he anticipates trends before they become popular, forging his own unique path in the musical landscape. Pianist, drummer, singer, songwriter, and producer, Salatiel has been passionate about music since childhood, out of both personal desire and vital necessity.

Folk/Review Saint Nick the Lesser - Train Tracks
Saint Nick the Lesser, hailing from Upland, United States, emerged onto the music scene in January of 2025 following the completion of a full-length album amidst the global pandemic.

Pop/Review Starry Venus - Soul
Starry Venus creates music that bridges the cosmic and the earthly, blending organic and digital sounds into transformative, multidimensional experiences. Her soulful compositions, crafted with handpans, synthesizers, piano, and vocals, are born from pure, intuitive channeling, inviting listeners to connect with their authentic selves. Rooted in Sedona, Arizona, and inspired by a lifetime of spiritual exploration, her work transcends genres and expectations.

Rock/Review Stephen Stanley - trustfall
Singer/songwriter Stephen Stanley makes music with immediate emotional impact, revealing a depth of talent that comes from years of devotion to his craft. At the age of nine, the Mansfield, Georgia-based artist learned to play his mother’s guitar after suffering an accident that rendered him deaf in his left ear and quickly uncovered an innate musicality and remarkable gift for melody.

Metal/Review Somnolence - Walls
Somnolence, hailing from Budapest, Hungary, emerges as a captivating enigma in the realm of music.

Electronic/Review SIR-VERE - ADORE
SIR-VERE is an indie electro band with punk ethics drifting between all things dance & rock. Since 2019, with the seminal PSYCHO BALLISTIC FUNK getting serious attention and plaudits worldwide. This was followed up with its sister album, SINGULUS, on Big Fat Mama Beats, which delved deeply into the RDM scene they are leading.

Rock/Review Steven Browley - Linda Moo and Piggy Sue
Music has the power to transport us to another time and place. Steven Browley harnesses that power with music and melodies that appeal to audiences of music lovers and fellow professionals alike. Since a young age, he has found great joy and satisfaction in making music and sharing it with fans.

Rock/Review SkyDxddy - Choker
Pronounced "SkyDaddy," alternative pop/rock artist—creates emotionally charged anthems that explore the depths of mental health, personal traumas, and the journey to empowerment. Using authentic lyrics and a distinctive sound, she connects deeply with those who appreciate raw vulnerability and resilience in music. Creating a dedicated fanbase who truly find solace and strength in her work.

Rock/Review Serpico - Hard as a Cannonball
Serpico - Hard as a Cannonball