Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Electronic/Review Hewkii - The Gaian Mind
Hewkii is the project of Icelandic music producer Helgi Freyr Tómasson. Though often blurring the lines between genres, he borrows strong influences from house, trance, ambient, psychedelia, and progressive rock music.
Rock/Review Gli incubi di Freud - E Poi Non Ridi Più
Gli Incubi di Freud are a solo dystopia and cooperative of alternative talkative rock by Joshua McFarrow, "patient zero" (as well as voice, bass, music, lyrics, videos, ideas, and existential crises) of Ripe San Ginesio (a remote province of Macerata). The other patients and musicians travel along the non-existent Treia/Porto Sant'Elpidio axis. The band is completed with Alessandro Camela on drums, Andrea "K" Piermarteri on rhythm guitar, and Massimiliano Camela on lead guitar.
Folk/Review Kete Bowers - Holy Night (A Christmas Song From The War)
Kete Bowers is a singer-songwriter born in Liverpool. His music crosses many genres, including Country, Rock, Americana and Blues.
EDM/Review Astralix - Lost and Found
Astralix is the dynamic duo of The Manic Emotions, consisting of Gary Dranow from Park City, UT, and Chris Zoupa from Melbourne, Australia, have once again joined forces to deliver an electrifying EDM track titled "Lost and Found.”
Pop/Review Ninni - White Christmas
Italian/English songwriter Ninni has recently transitioned from his former disco-punk bands to solo music. His single, “Just The Touch of My Hands," received international success, being broadcast by more than 60 radio stations across the world. His single, “Have Fun (Remastered 2023)," is a rollercoaster of styles, genres, and everything in between. “Have Fun” is Ninni’s most ambitious single yet, merging influences from American folk blues, rock, and electronic music with the traditional Neapolitan sound.
Rock/Review Autorub - Meatball
Autorub, based out of New York, offers up a great mix of modern and classic sounds in rock, coupled with sarcastic political humor. Autorub is led by multi-instrumentalist Michael Corn. Corn, a former member of the short-lived post-grunge band 'Sammy' [Geffen] and the critically acclaimed 'Heydevils,' continues to compose relevant, catchy, and just plain fun rock and roll. Corn also composed for popular TV shows like "Pawn Stars," "Wahlburgers," and "Duck Dynasty.”
Rock/Review Chaidura - The Light
London-based alternative artist Chaidura is known for a dramatic and theatrical sound with heavy undertones and angelic harmonies. With a growing fanbase, his music defies categorization and captivates listeners with its distinctiveness. Chaidura places a huge emphasis on visuals that blend beauty with horror, striving to achieve a comforting juxtaposition for his audiences. His storytelling abilities often resonate deeply with fans, promoting themes of self-expression, self-acceptance, and understanding.
Classical/Review KSS - Magnificat
Kvindelige Studenters Sangforening (KSS), The Women’s Choral Society of the University of Oslo, was founded in 1895 and is the official female choir of the University of Oslo, Norway. Despite its advanced age, KSS is a young choir consisting of approximately 50 singers. As the world’s oldest academic female choir, KSS has played an important role in relation to the university and the women’s cause.
Rock/Review The project - Over you
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.
Rock/Review Jody Cooper - Isolation
Jody Cooper, an English-born, German-national singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, embodies the quintessence of an indie pop visionary. His artistry is a testament to a life lived unconventionally, with a discography that pushes boundaries and challenges listeners with its depth beneath deceptively catchy melodies. His latest endeavor, “The Love & Loss Project," is a testament to this, unfolding as an online serial anthology rather than a traditional album.
Rock/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - Vlad
Kelsie Kimberlin is an American-Ukrainian musician and singer. Her work is not only accessible and entertaining but also steeped in important social themes and dual meanings, underscoring her deep understanding of the power of creative music to evoke change. From an early age, Kelsie immersed herself in music, singing in choirs, participating in Yoko Ono’s Peace Project, and spending much of her childhood in music studios working on an endless stream of original songs.
Metal/Review Gary Dranow - Digitize
Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions are a rock band known for their energetic performances and unique sound. Blending influences from various rock legends, they create music that resonates with fans across generations. Their upcoming album, "Asterion," is a testament to their musical prowess and dedication to the art of rock.
Hip-Hop/Review DT. - Only A Matter Of Time 2
DT. is pro athlete and artist Damone Tillman, Detroit-born.
Blues/Review Wreckless Strangers - Orange Sky Dream
Hailing from the Bay Area, Wreckless Strangers is a tight-knit collective of six talented musicians whose journey began in 2016 as an informal jam session. Fast forward seven years, and the band has released three original albums and performed countless captivating shows. Wreckless Strangers masterfully blend blues, R&B, Americana, and good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll to craft a distinctive sound that strikes a perfect balance between unique, familiar, and just plain fun.
Folk/Review Luca Burgalassi - Back to the Roots
Luca Burgalassi, guitarist, composer, and singer-songwriter, born and raised in Tuscany, Italy, began studying music at the age of 6, writing and performing his songs live by the age of 12. He graduated summa cum laude in acoustic guitar at the Lizard Academy of Fiesole (Florence) with Giovanni Unterberger, then he undertook advanced studies with Franco D’Andrea, Franco Morone, Armando Corsi, Steve Trovato, Mike Sterne, and Franco Mussida.
Pop/Review jazzygold - day off
jazzygold is an artist project by Jasmin Mote. Melting R&B and soul-pop perfectly, she writes about life in her 20s. Too much partying, too many hangovers, too many heartaches, dying her hair red, being tired of her friends, and cheering for new beginnings. She’s honest, and maybe a bit too real? That’s definitely something you can feel in her voice, lyrics, and music.
Classical/Review Allen Yu - Winds of Change
Allen Yu is a piano composer who, after over three decades of composing privately (he has been composing since high school), finally decided in 2023 to publish some of his music. In 2023, he had the pleasure of meeting a great musician and pianist, Victor Morales, serendipitously. He decided to collaborate with him to release some of his music, and it has been a wonderful experience.
Classical/Review Raynald Grenier - Sonatina in C sharp
Raynald Grenier is a creative artist and composer. His musical career began in the 1980s as an accompanying pianist as well as a conductor for various musical and vocal groups. After spending years mesmerizing audiences with his countless stage performances in the United States, Canada, and Europe, Raynald decided to part ways with the stage and turned his mind towards specializing in musical creation and composition.
Pop/Review Magdalia - Fault Lines
A singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Magdalia, has an affinity for storytelling with her emotional and unique tone of voice. The name was inspired by her grandmother's middle name, Magdala, as well as the Magdala mine in Stawell, Victoria. She describes her aesthetic as ethereal and soft, with artists such as Florence & the Machine, Sia, Catie Turner, and Dido, along with a wide range of musical theatre performers, influencing her own heartfelt and intimate songs.
Pop/Review La Need Machine - I Wish I Could Fly
La Need Machine is a fast-rising Seattle band with a fresh, genre-bending sound. La Need Machine combines the best of Indie Rock, Americana, Indie Pop, and Punk-and-Roll for a sound that adds a new dimension to the “Seattle Sound.” Fans and music writers alike refer to La Need Machine songs as “ear-worms” that you want to listen to again and again. La Need Machine aims for music that rocks, inspires, and supports the community at large.