Discovering the new music underground around the globe

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The project is the brainchild of the California rock scene’s own James Davis, who originally made waves in the 00s with his previous band Shameless as lead guitarist.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).

Rock/Review The Naked Picassos - Return of the Ancients
The Naked Picassos - Return of the Ancients

Hip-Hop/Review Tony Frissore - Just Fade Away
Tony Frissore - Just Fade Away

Electronic/Review The Numb Project - A Space Between
The Numb Project is the downtempo alias of Portland, Oregon producer Chris Calarco, trafficking in moody atmospheres, abstract hip-hop grooves, and intricate, mutable rhythm.

Soul/Review TaniA Kyllikki - I AM Good Enough
TaniA Kyllikki - I AM Good Enough

Rock/Review The Flying Beets - I See Through You
The Flying Beets is a feel-good indie rock band from Fort Worth, Texas.

Metal/Review Tritonic - Demiurge
Tritonic began as a spark in the Indian Ocean when vocalist and guitarist Peter Jewkes was living in exile in the Maldives. On his return he tracked down his oldest friends and recorded their debut album, 'Port of Spain,' in an old Salford soap factory. However, the moment the record was complete, the band dispersed, with members ending up in the USA, Kenya, and Switzerland.

Rock/Review The Sundials - Finally Free
The Sundials, a dynamic 6-piece soul rock band hailing from Adelaide, Australia, boasts a talented lineup featuring Dieter Horvat on vocals, Daisy Davidson on saxophone, Toby Johnson on drums, Paddy Maddern on bass, Will Healey on guitar and harmonica, and Liam Wooley on organ and harmonica. With a diverse range of musical backgrounds—from blues rock to jazz and folk—each member brings a unique flavor to the band's sound, resulting in a truly original and bombastic musical experience.

Pop/Review Terra Renae - All I Have
Hailing from Kentucky, Terra Renae initially pursued modeling and completed a doctoral degree before meeting GRAMMY award winner Macy Gray by chance in Los Angeles, which kicked off her musical career, recognizing her undeniable talent. Macy Gray stepped in as Renae’s executive producer, facilitating collaborations with top-tier songwriters and producers, deeming her a protégé.

Metal/Review The End Is Near - Executioner EP
The End Is Near, hailing from Orange County, CA, United States, showcases instrumental prowess by guitarist Tim Baker, poignant lyrics penned by lead singer Chris Hagen, and powerful drumming by Nick Rickenbach.

Hip-Hop/Review Trill Soulutionary - Stay Down
Trill Soulutionary walks with an air that most artists simply don’t have but is never flaunting it to the point of arrogance. His goal isn’t clout but rather to help others to see the freedom they have through the art he chooses to express himself.

Electronic/Review Twice Dark - Telekinetic
In the neo-gothic realms of Bloomington, Indiana, Josh Kreuzman birthed the spectral music project Twice Dark in 2020. Inspired by the melancholic grandeur of decaying industrial spaces, Twice Dark weaves together goth, industrial, EBM, italodisco, deathrock, coldwave, and darkwave, capturing a haunting elegance reminiscent of a forgotten era.

Rock/Review The Afro Nick - Get There Before Noon (LA mix)
The Afro Nick draws on his experiences as a child growing up on Crete, a Greek island situated between the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. His earliest musical memories were of gypsies playing their guitars for coins on the Venetian cobblestone streets. In 2009 he formed “Stray Blue” and toured throughout Crete, premiering one of the first Indie-Rock band tours on the island.

Rock/Review Tom Minor - Future Is an F Word
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.

Punk/Review The Rapid Onset - Pretty/Fragile
The Rapid Onset is queer, political, and personal melodic post-punk heavy rock music made by a queer woman.