Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Electronic/Review Stefan Kristinkov - Notes Of The Observer
Stefan Kristinkov is an eclectic composer, known primarily for his work in independent films, and a clarinetist with an extensive performing background, based in the New York City. His music is characterized by its inventiveness in combining diverse, often unexpected musical elements, blurring the boundaries of styles and genres. Regardless of being an accomplished musician, music producer and an ambitious composer with years of professional experience, Stefan retains a profound curiosity allowing him to consistently explore new ideas and pursue unique creative solutions.
Rock/Review Crones - Human Error
Crones is an avant-garde alternative rock band from Prince George, BC, Canada. With over 13 years of artistic excellence and a steadfast lineup, the band has cultivated a unique sound that defies genre boundaries, blending rock, punk, indie, and psychedelic elements. "Human Error" marks a pivotal moment in their career, showcasing their relentless innovation and artistic maturity.
Rock/Review Monrad - Caught Up
Monrad is the solo moniker of Matthew Ramon. Part of a reverb-drenched, instrumental surf punk band for most of his twenties (Rencontrez l’amour - Born of punk and reverb), he only grabbed back to music when he finally settled in a rural Italian village. Loyal to a reverby guitar sound, Matthew started experimenting with other instruments, different genres, styles, and sounds.
Metal/Review Forever in Transit - A Coming to Terms
A focus on the journey and growth rather than a fixation on the end goal or destination. The sensation of floating, suspended in the air, never quite reaching your intended destination—carried over peaks and valleys of high-energy progressive metal and complex, multilayered ambience. Armed with an ethos of artistic freedom and a forward-thinking mentality, Forever in Transit aims to take the listener on a sonic journey without regard for established conventions.
Rock/Review Zarooni - GOT ME
Zarooni’s musical journey began with the simple joy of playing favorite hits on a guitar, but his intrinsic passion for music drove him towards originality. Today, Zarooni’s sonic canvas is a rich blend of indie vibes, electronic beats, and a subtle touch of country twang, reflecting the diverse cultural tapestry of his upbringing in Dubai. Nurtured by the city’s multifaceted environment, Zarooni’s sound is a testament to the melting pot of influences he experienced.
Rock/Review Jphono1 - Beyond Provisional
From his early days drumming in The Comas, John Harrison has grown into a consummate veteran of the N.C. scene. Between stints as co-songwriter and bandleader in North Elementary, he’s carved out a prolific visual arts portfolio and regularly shows in galleries around the Triangle NC area. As one of three founders of the collective label, Potluck Foundation, he helps shepherd a far-reaching community of musicians who consistently turn out quality releases.
Pop/Review Matya - Nosebleeds
An eclectic fusion of lofi-rock snares and dreamy French touch synths, Matya’s sonic landscape defies traditional categorization, manifesting in a genre she calls avant-rock. Matya’s upcoming project is meant to create generational anthems for today’s countercultural rebels who go against the grain of the traditional American Dream.
Pop/Review JD Kelleher - TAKE THE MON€Y & RUN
JD Kelleher is a gay, non-binary, Irish actor and singer/songwriter living in London. Their debut single, a cover of Joy Division's 'Love Will Tear Us Apart,' became the number one rock tune of the marriage equality referendum in Ireland in 2015. JD followed this with an acclaimed debut EP, ‘The Ugly Tree’ (2017). Their second single from the EP, 'Imagery,’ also entered the Irish Top 30 songs. JD won Best Music Video 2019 at Brighton Rocks Film Festival, UK, for 'Redeem'.
Rock/Review The O.O. - Let’s Have A Party
The O.O. is a brand new indie singer/songwriter from the Isle of Wight, UK. Taking influences from bands such as The Kooks, The Libertines, and The View, 2024’s plan for The O.O. is to steadily release more singles, building up to the release of his debut album. The O.O. fell in love with music when he was very little. Due to being disruptive in his primary school lessons, the headteacher had to remove him from lessons and teach him music instead!
Dance/Interview DR.KRYOVAK - DREAMS ON ICE
Folk/Review Lily Roche - Home is a House You Built
Lily Roche is an independent singer/songwriter/producer who writes about the complexities of navigating relationships and self-worth. Her songs turn the feeling of independence verging on loneliness into a communal experience through their songwriting and bittersweet melodies.
Rock/Review Canning - State of Mind
Canning, having been brought up in and out of the Chicago rock scene, has endured to keep true to its roots of authenticity, diversity, and individuality. For the listener, a true connection can be made by experiencing the depths and devotion found within the assault or the gentle caress of a live show. Canning deems to explore their music and portray a song in its rightful place, at least for that given moment. Throughout the years, many times Canning does not play the song; moreover, with the elasticity of time, the song will play them...
Electronic/Review LateNightBeatFeast - Variance
LateNightBeatFeast - Variance
Hip-Hop/Review Proklaim - Mimosa
Proklaim (Kult Status) is a Ugandan-born MC raised in Zambia and based in Namibia with a passion to glorify the name of God through the medium of hip-hop music and to do so with excellence and passion.
Pop/Review Tillerman - The Son must follow the Moon
Like most bands, the personnel of the group often lies within family links and friends acquired along the way via mutual passions. Tillerman is no different; Jon (lead vocals/guitar) and Tom (drums/vox) are brothers who have jammed together for years while growing up. Jon was introduced to Shaun (lead guitar) through work whilst at Uni, and Tom worked alongside Iain (bass) at a well-known restaurant chain.
Pop/Review Child of SP - Halo
Leo, known as Child of SP, is a singer/MC/songwriter originally from the city of São Paulo, raised in South Florida, where he found his true passion as a teenager in high school. Music. He started doing covers and freestyles on social media in 2016 and years later signed his first worldwide major label contract in Europe in 2021. Currently based in Europe, he brings his dark r&b/pop sound along with his cadence and rhymes about his city, his story, and his beliefs.
Electronic/Review George Bolton's Trancendental - Triumph
George Bolton's Trancendental is a project by George Bolton, a Boston artist, songwriter, engineer, and former music video assistant. George is a veteran of the Rhode Island, Chicago, Boston, and New York music scenes and has been writing electronic music since the early 1980s.
Electronic/Review Kerian von Heyden - Final Horizon
Kerian von Heyden is a musician and producer from Leipzig, Germany. He has been experimenting for years to find out where he belongs, and he thinks he has finally found himself. He is gradually releasing his first tracks, some of which have been buried deep in a desk drawer for some time. He likes electronic music accompanied by vocals. That's also the style he produces.
Classical/Review David Longoria feat. Diana Tash & AJ Teshin - Celebrate (Sound the Trumpet!)
Born at a very early age, Grammy Award nominee David Longoria sang before he could speak. At 6 months, he sang scales with his aunt Betty, an opera singer. He learned to play the trumpet at age 10, where the local Salvation Army taught him to read music. He impressed trumpet icons Al Hirt & Dizzy Gillespie and toured with many stars of jazz, rock, and R&B.
Hip-Hop/Review Tavia - Get It Up
Tavia is a singer ascending from Rhode Island. While honing her craft, Tavia performed in high school showcases, karaoke competitions, several Salve Regina Hunger concerts, the 2022 Newport City Council & Committee Joint Inauguration, and two League of Women's Voters Vigils (2022 & 2023). Tavia is now focused on establishing herself as a professional recording artist, recently launching her debut single Get It Up in June of 2024.