Discovering the new music underground around the globe
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.
Hip-Hop/Review Cuzoh - Do or Die
Cuzoh is a multi-talented rapper, singer, & songwriter from the United States. His extensive body of work is consistent and quite impressive. With music placements on stations such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, and multiple cable television series, Cuzoh’s talent and versatility as a recording artist are rapidly grabbing the attention of music lovers and tastemakers worldwide.
Electronic/Review LateNightBeatFeast - Transmission Seven
LateNightBeatFeast, an electronic producer based in Cambridge, England, is renowned for exploring the limits of various genres and influences. Drawing inspiration from science fiction and film soundtracks, LateNightBeatFeast creates a unique blend of sounds that captivate and transport the audience.
Pop/Review Exzenya - Scansion
Exzenya is a genre-defying artist whose sound travels as widely as she does. Although she is based in the USA, she maintains a remote and global lifestyle. Exzenya draws deep inspiration from the cultures, rhythms, and sounds she encounters around the world. Blending pop, rock, jazz, Latin, blues, folk, punk, techno, EDM, R&B, indie, soul, hip-hop, and new wave, she creates music that's bold, exotic, and refreshingly unpredictable.
Blues/Review Karim Albert Kook, Édouard Bineau - Roots of Blues
As a young teenager, Karim Albert Kook discovered the guitar by chance: a magical gift from one of his brothers. As a child, he came from Algiers with his family to seek treatment for an illness that confined him to a wheelchair. He found a lifesaving escape in this guitar, which would have a decisive influence on his destiny.
Electronic/Review Max Season - Spring 2025
Max Season is a French music producer and composer with over a decade of experience collaborating with national and international artists. After years working behind the scenes, he now turns to more personal and experimental work. His current projects blend music, visuals, and technology into emotionally driven, conceptual narratives.
Rock/Review New Laconia - Stardust Bear Bazaar, Pt. 2
Welcome to the New Laconia—a universe of sound where portals open, time bends, and stories breathe through music. Born in Ukraine, New Laconia is a progressive rock project that blends sci-fi narratives, emotional depth, and cinematic soundscapes into a seamless experience. Nothing here is accidental. Everything connects.
Folk/Review Moira Chicilo - Poets & the Misfits
Moira Chicilo is a Canadian singer-songwriter living in Vancouver, BC. Moira writes songs that speak to the everlasting pull of place and the relentless journey of life, mixing elements of indie folk like Wilco with ethereal sounds such as Mazzy Star and Portishead. For Moira, the music always starts with the story, reflecting on themes such as loss, the fragility of nature, human connection, and choices.
Rock/Review Wonderlick - Rhinoceros
Wonderlick's two founding members, Jay Blumenfield and Tim Quirk, came together in December 2000 to record free music for a website. The two had previously performed together under different guises (most notably as one half of the smart punk-pop outfit), but this new project resulted in a concept album that was crafted over the course of a year.
Electronic/Review Maexev - I Need You
Marshall, aka Maexev, is an EDM artist from the United States. Known for his melodic approach to electronic music, he explores a wide range of genres with each release. His work is primarily released under the record label Opalescent Sounds, where he continues to captivate audiences with his unique sound and innovative production.
Pop/Review ClaT - Logic
ClaT is the solo project of Claudio Tagliabue, singer and guitarist of the rock band Dusk, founded in 1998, and bassist of the punk rock band Like Looking for Gold since 2017, both based in Como, Italy.
Pop/Review Le Concorde - Saint James
Le Concorde is the art-pop brainchild of LA-based songwriter Stephen Becker. Originally born of UK influences, Le Concorde reintroduced the high style of 80s "sophistpop" to the world of indie-pop music in the mid-00s, pulling in personnel from Scritti Politti and The Psychedelic Furs for a series of releases on iconic indie-pop labels March Records/What Are Records and Le Grand Magistery.
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.
Worldwide/Review Alucuo - Alucuo
Alucuo - Alucuo
Folk/Review Andrews Massey Duo - from the roots...new branches
Emily Andrews (flutes, voice) and David Massey (guitars) met in 2009 at the Royal Academy of Music while playing in the orchestra for a musical. They have played together ever since, alongside their solo careers. Emily and David are expanding the boundaries of flute and guitar duo playing. Not ones to be pigeonholed, their live performances range from classical recitals (Schubert, Mozart, Bach, Dvorak, Elgar, Takemitsu, etc.) to their arrangements of British folk music, using loop pedals to overdub harmony parts and layer guitars.
Rock/Review Haus of Sound - Mirage
Once known as Seattle’s top 2000s tribute act (Y2KSeattle, Poker Face), Haus of Sound has evolved into an original band merging electronic rock, theatrical punk, and powerful, female-led alt vocals. With each single, they’re carving out a cinematic and emotionally resonant sound that nods to nostalgia while pushing forward into something distinctly their own.
Pop/Review Hadriaan - Shine
Hadriaan, hailing from Paris, France, emerges as a unique figure transcending the realms of time. More than just a singer, he embodies the role of a musical storyteller, navigating a world where music serves as a tool for transformation, introspection, and artistic expression. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Labrinth, Patrick Watson, and Son Lux, Hadriaan crafts ethereal, cinematic, and deeply immersive music that blends electronic pop with sonic experimentation.
Pop/Review Alyzra - Love Me Like That
Alyzra, a singer-songwriter from Las Vegas, started performing at age 5 and has been chasing her passion ever since. With previous singles like “You Light Me Up,” she’s proven her ability to deliver catchy, emotionally resonant pop music that resonates with listeners worldwide.
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.
Folk/Review Bog Witch - Hatter's Mad Emporium
Wendy DuMond is an Atlanta-based singer-songwriter recognized for her evocative storytelling and versatile musical style. Performing both as a solo artist under the moniker Bog Witch and as a member of the Americana ensemble Blackfoot Daisy, Wendy's work often delves into the nuanced experiences of women, weaving compelling narratives across genres.