DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Electronic/Review SidekoDJ - Pride
SidekoDJ is a producer crafting a unique blend of deep house and melodic house, where intensity meets emotion. With a sound described as "radio-ready" by industry experts, he recently secured #13 on the Groover US Electronic Charts and entered the Global Breakthrough list. His latest releases have gained support from international tastemakers and radio stations like Dance FM, accumulating over 16k monthly listeners in record time.
Rock/Review Sean MacLeod - Beautiful Star
Sean T MacLeod is a former and founding member of the Dublin-based band Cisco. Having recorded with U2's one-time producer Paul Barrett, the band achieved critical acclaim in their home country as well as serious interest abroad with their album No. 1. Since the split of the band, Sean has been recording and releasing his own solo work, which includes numerous singles and three albums of entirely original music.
Folk/Review Shani Weiss - All About Life
Shani Weiss is a Melbourne-based folk-rock storyteller, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter whose deeply emotive songs explore themes of relationships, femininity, and raw human experience. Her debut single, All About Life, launched with a sold-out show at the iconic Espy and has since gained international airplay, including on the Europe Indie Charts, Southern FM, and Joy FM. The follow-up single, What’s Left, continued to build her momentum, earning widespread support from audiences and media alike.
Pop/Review Space Memory Effect - Blue
Space Memory Effect is the project of Amy Wallace, an independent artist based in Snoqualmie, Washington. Amy writes, performs, and produces deeply personal songs that weave storytelling, emotion, and sonic experimentation.
Jazz/Review Stefan Lovin - Heaven Shines Like Silver
Stefan Lovin is a Romanian jazz pianist, composer, and classical performer known for his innovative approach to music. With a master’s degree in piano performance from the National University of Music Bucharest, Lovin blends classical traditions with improvisation, bringing a contemporary and subtle flair to his interpretations. Lovin’s journey began in 2005 at the Sibiu Jazz Festival, where he first garnered attention for his use of prepared piano techniques and modern jazz composition.
Rock/Review Scott's Tees - Cope
Scott's Tees - Cope
Pop/Review Staff Brett - Amigo
Singer-songwriter Staff Brett hails from the Isle of Wight, UK. In 2004, aged 25, he produced a demo EP in a converted pig shed that had echoes of 70’s British rock band The Faces and subsequently set up his own label called ‘PIG Recordings,’ in which he went on to employ legendary Rolling Stones producer Chris Kimsey to mix the album ‘Moodswings & Personalities.’
Hip-Hop/Review Switch The Mc - Smoke & Sex
Originating from Paris, France, Switch The MC presents his latest EP, "Smoke & Sex," with a bold and visceral musical offering as part of his Comme Moi trilogy. Embracing a fusion of Afrobeat and Franco-British rap, Switch delves into the tensions between sensuality, vulnerability, and cultural heritage in a project that is as intimate as it is impactful. Hailing from Benin and raised between France and the UK, Switch embodies a new generation of transnational artists, blending the edgy technicality of British grime with the melodic finesse and punchlines of French rap.
Electronic/Review SLAPPER - Hope
SLAPPER is the electronic project of Bucharest-based producer Claudiu‑Gabriel Tache, fusing retro synth nostalgia with modern melodic techno, trance, and atmospheric electronica. Active since the late ’90s, SLAPPER builds immersive, cinematic soundscapes shaped by emotion and storytelling.
Sleeper Signal Builds Serious Buzz With 2025 Songs and a 2026 Album on the Horizon
Hailing from the heart of Music City, Sleeper Signal fuses southern grit with alt-rock fire. Known for their electrifying stage presence and emotionally charged anthems, the band continues to break barriers and build momentum with each release.
Pop/Review Shelita - I'm So In Love With You
Shelita is an international pop artist from Seattle whose journey blends resilience, reinvention, and music that transcends borders. She first rose to prominence with her innovative fusion of pop, electronic, and global sounds, earning features in Billboard, Forbes, and NPR. Her songs have reached millions of streams worldwide, charted on Billboard, and connected with audiences from Los Angeles to Morocco, Paris, and Tokyo.
Rock/Review Seven Nation Army - Electro Time
Seven Nation Army (sometimes abbreviated 7NA) is a Polish rock band based in Cracow. The band was founded by Jarek Balsamski, who has been the only constant member throughout multiple line-up changes. The latest line-up consists of Jarek Balsamski (guitars, synthesizer, programming, lead & backing vocals, music & lyrics) and Olga Ostrowska (lead & backing vocals).
Hip-Hop/Review Sugly Boy - Before the Raeskiverse
Sugly Boy is a cinematic rap and glitch-soul artist from Portsmouth, VA (757), blending heavy drums, warped harmonies, and mythic storytelling into a signature sound known as Raeskified. Every song he makes expands the Raeskiverse—a living world where music becomes lore, emotion becomes energy, and real life becomes legend. Raised between motion, loss, and creativity, Sugly Boy turns truth into sound. His style fuses trap aggression, soulful depth, and blue-glow atmospheres with experimental production.
Rock/Review Shouse - Jaded
Shouse, hailing from Jackson, KY, United States, is making a triumphant return with his long-awaited original album, "Jaded." This marks his first release in 15 years, and he's brought along an impressive lineup of guest musicians to elevate the project. With guest solos from renowned legends such as Michael Angelo Batio, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, and Tony MacAlpine, as well as the stellar drumming of Charlie Zeleny and bass work by James Amhelio Pulli, the album is a dynamic and captivating musical journey.
Folk/Review Steel & Velvet - People Just Float
Steel & Velvet is a folk-rock group born, in 2021, from the friendship of Johann Le Roux (vocals) and Romuald Ballet-Baz (guitar), Breton musicians who both followed a solid classical training. Soon joined by another guitarist friend (also Breton), Jean-Alain Larreur, more rooted in blues-rock, they offer a collection of songs recorded in a spirit similar to that of Johnny Cash’s "American Recordings."
Folk/Review Scott's Tees - We Move As Fast As Storms Allow
Scott's Tees, hailing from Edmonton, Canada, is the creative force behind the captivating original single, "We Move As Fast As Storms Allow." Drawing influences from iconic bands like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Iron & Wine, Scott's Tees brings a unique blend of alt-rock and folk sensibilities to their music.
Rock/Review Samuel Yuri - Wind Before The Storm
Samuel Yuri is a composer from Brazil. His music is inspired by national and international rock and ethnic and instrumental music. Samuel Yuri started his musical life with a guitar study and soon began the steps of guitarist and singer, beginning the recording of singles in 2017 at Lumen Studios in SP and mixing with music producer Martin Guderle at Tonewarp Studios.
Pop/Review Sundrift Sky - New Life Together (feat. Sorèa)
Sundrift Sky - New Life Together (feat. Sorèa)
Folk/Review Steel & Velvet - Orphan's Lament
Steel & Velvet is a folk-rock group born, in 2021, from the friendship of Johann Le Roux (vocals) and Romuald Ballet-Baz (guitar), Breton musicians who both followed a solid classical training. Soon joined by another guitarist friend (also Breton), Jean-Alain Larreur, more rooted in blues-rock, they offer a collection of songs recorded in a spirit similar to that of Johnny Cash’s "American Recordings."
Electronic/Review Sheila Rafferty - Soaring On
Sheila Rafferty, hailing from Leeds, UK, is the talented composer behind the original single "Soaring On." With her expertise in playing the synth, she brings a unique and captivating sound to the music scene. Joining her on this project is her husband, Ian Rafferty, who adds depth and rhythm with his skills on congas and percussion. Together, they create a mesmerizing blend of atmospheric synth and drums that transports listeners to new musical heights.