Discovering the new music underground around the globe

Folk/Review The Amanda Emblem Experiment - The Wood
Amanda Emblem is a singer, songwriter, and performer from Upper Kandanga in Queensland. Her career spans over 20 years, during which time she has performed all over the world with the world’s greatest rock and blues artists, including Kiss, Aerosmith, and Robert Cray. Amanda’s songs have won international awards, been featured on the TV series Neighbours, and continue to get regular international airplay.

Metal/Review The7thGatekeeper - Not to Be Taken
The7thGatekeeper is making music that is raw and real, blending influences including Dolly Parton, Jason Isbell, Muse, and Slipknot.

Rock/Review The Party After - Dopamine Machine
The Party After is an alternative rock group from Omaha, Nebraska.

Jazz/Review Threegonos - Questioni di pensiero
Founded by bassist Toni Armetta, The Threegonos—Modern Jazz Unity is a sextet known for its innovative approach to contemporary jazz. With a rich history of performances at major festivals, including Villa Celimontana, Jazz Festival at Villa Lazzaroni, Praja JazzFestival, and Jazz Image-Colosseo, and two critically acclaimed albums, the band creates original music that blends diverse musical traditions with the improvisational spirit of jazz, offering a sound that is both deeply rooted and continuously evolving.

Rock/Review Tom Minor - The Loneliest Person on Earth
Hailing from London N1, singer-songwriter Tom Minor feels inspired by indie rock, new wave and punk, power pop, psychedelic and garage rock, soul, and R&B, etc. After several years of all kinds of uncredited hack writing for others in various parts of the globe Tom (né Miner) now focuses on his own brand of existential indie, gathering high praise all across the blogosphere for his debut album Eleven Easy Pieces on Anger & Disappointment.

Hip-Hop/Review T.Y. - DUE 4 A WIN
T.Y., hailing from Jersey City, New Jersey, is the mastermind behind the original album "DUE 4 A WIN." Collaborating with Douggie, the executive engineer of the project, T.Y. crafted a unique sound that blends deep, vulnerable verses with soulful hooks.

Folk/Review Tellefs - Upstairs in a Tent (feat. Knut Kvifte Nesheim, Åsmund Reistad, Magnus Wiik & Tellef Kvifte)
After several decades as a central figure in the Norwegian music scene, Tellef Kvifte finally has his own band—fittingly named Tellefs. As a professor, he has shaped a generation of folk musicians and researchers through his work with the Norwegian Collection of Folk Music, the Universities of Oslo and Bergen, the Ole Bull Academy, and most recently at the Institute for Folk Culture and Folk Music in Rauland.

Rock/Review The7thGatekeeper - Amulet
The7thGatekeeper, hailing from Barry, South Wales, UK, is a multi-talented artist who writes, arranges, performs, records, and mixes his music.

Rock/Review The Crystal Bullets - Heart Of A Whore
Dive into the raw energy and untamed spirit of The Crystal Bullets, a rising force in the world of rock music. Hailing from Colle di Val d'Elsa, in Italy, The Crystal Bullets delivers a potent blend of captivating melodies, explosive riffs, and powerhouse rhythms that defy genre boundaries. With influences ranging from classic rock legends to modern innovators, The Crystal Bullets crafts a sound that is both timeless and contemporary.

Rock/Review The Goldy lockS Band - Talkin to Myself
It is natural in the life of a band for it to change as time passes. Members come and go, styles morph, and attitudes evolve. For most, it is devolution; for a lucky few, an improvement. Far more rarely though is the band that has everything fall into place so perfectly that they become the epitome of what they set out to do. The Goldy lockS Band is one of those rare, blessed exceptions.

Rock/Review The Zaramutas - Watermelon
The Zaramutas are a London-based alternative rock duo known for their emotive vocal delivery, heavy guitar riffs, and thunderous drums. Their music is a fusion of styles—drawing from post-punk, industrial, noise rock, and experimental rock—with each track built around a sense of urgency and moral clarity. Uncompromising in message and expansive in sound, The Zaramutas create emotionally charged compositions that speak to unrest, grief, resistance, and hope. Their work occupies a space between the raw and the refined—passionate, precise, and unafraid to take a stand.

Classical/Review The New Solarism - The Kiss
The New Solarism, hailing from Leipzig, Germany, presents their latest original album, 'The Kiss.' This album, released on 28th March 2025, showcases the artistry of violinist and composer Izabela Kałduńska, who embarked on a musical journey through various emotions captured in 10 original pieces. The project initially stemmed from an online theatre collaboration with author Tomas Blum, evolving into a studio album that delves into the depths of human feelings. Through a blend of classical training and contemporary experimentation, The New Solarism offers a unique musical experience that transcends traditional boundaries.

Metal/Review Tritonic - Alexamenos!
Tritonic is a London hardcore band with a heretical embrace of pop and indie. Tritonic began as a spark in the Indian Ocean, where founder Peter Jewkes was living in exile in the Maldives. On his return, he recruited his oldest friends to make Tritonic a reality. With one foot in hardcore forms and the other defiantly outside of it, Tritonic is a reassessment of what heavy music can mean.

Pop/Review The New Citizen Kane - San Diego
"The Tales Of Morpheus" marks a significant return for singer-songwriter-producer Kane Michael Luke, aka The New Citizen Kane, after a nearly decade-long hiatus. In their latest album, he paints a deeply resonant portrait that straddles the line between introspection and playful charm. The collection serves as a vivid tapestry woven from threads of vulnerability, love, loss, and the healing power of music, exploring the very nuanced landscapes of human connection.

Rock/Review The project - death of me
The project is the brainchild of the California rock scene’s own James Davis, who originally made waves in the 00s with his previous band Shameless as lead guitarist. The band won Best Hard Rock Band at the Southern California Music Awards in 2006, Best Hard Rock Band Rock City News in 2005 and 2006, and Best Metal Band at the Inland Empire Music Awards in 2006.

Metal/Review The7thGatekeeper - The Hoard
The7thGatekeeper is making music that is raw and real, blending influences including Dolly Parton, Jason Isbell, Muse, and Slipknot.

Electronic/Review The Parachute Testers - Don't Want To Know
The Parachute Testers are a group of sonic explorers based in Southeast Ireland featuring musicians from Wexford, Leeds (UK), and Ukraine. Their sound blends soaring female vocals reminiscent of Mazzy Star, London Grammar, and The XX with soundscapes in the realms of Elbow, This Is The Kit, Zero 7, and The Beatles.

Rock/Review The Burbs - There's No Time For Presents
The Burbs is a rock trio from Bells Beach, AUS. Fueled by hometown boredom and Sonic Energy.

Pop/Review TR3VON - Wake Up The Night
Rising artist TR3VON hails from the lively music scene of Minneapolis, MN, capturing audiences with his unique blend of bold energy and heartfelt intention. Combining pulsating beats, uplifting melodies, and lyrics that resonate with love and freedom, TR3VON invites listeners to not just hear his music but to truly feel it. Known for his ability to merge vulnerability with vibrancy, TR3VON is a rising star whose music serves as a beacon of hope and connection in the industry.

Folk/Review Track Dogs - Tracks Laid, Tracks Covered
Track Dogs are an eclectic quartet—two Irishmen, an Englishman, and an American (Garrett Wall, Dave Mooney, Howard Brown, and Robbie K. Jones)—whose name stems from New York’s subway culture. Their unique sound, blending acoustic guitar, electric bass, trumpet, cajón, and rich vocal harmonies, defies classification. If you’re new to them, explore their acclaimed albums Where to Now? (2022) and Blind Summits & Hidden Dips (2023).