Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Jazz/Review Didier Recloux - First Walk
Didier Recloux is a Belgian-born composer based in London. His passion for music was fostered from an early age, having come from a musical family where he was introduced to a wide range of music by his Polish grandmother. His journey as a musician began at the age of six, when he enrolled at his local music academy to study guitar, drums, piano, singing, and composition.
Pop/Review Robert Silvester - Still Waiting
Robert Silvester is a UK-based singer-songwriter and drummer in the digital post-punk band Trummerkind. His unique style crosses many musical styles. His solo career is now launching with the help of Trummerkind's Rowen & Oli.
Electronic/Review Giardini Oort - A Place With No Gravity
Giardini Oort is a musical project created to provide a sanctuary of relaxation, meditation, and mental serenity through the power of music. Their intentionally immersive soundscapes blend elements of ambient, downtempo, LO-FI, and chill-out genres while also incorporating industrial and post-rock influences. At the heart of their compositions are the mesmerizing sounds of specialized meditation percussion instruments, such as the handpan and RAV VAST, harmoniously accompanied by a symphony of bells, Tibetan singing bowls, and the enchanting HAPI drum.
Rock/Review StandBy - All For Nothing
StandBy is an alternative hard rock group from Los Angeles. Eddie Dolak (vocals/guitar), Tre Poutre (bassist), and Trevor Quinn (drummer) formed the band in mid-2018. The heavy-hitting trio rocks every stage they step foot on with one-of-a kind guitar solos and an infectious energy that gets the crowd rocking. The Whisky a Go Go, The Viper Room, The Canyon Club, and AviatorNation Dreamland are just some of the venues they have played at.
Rock/Review Matney - All Fired Up
American underground metal artist Mike Matney sought out multi-platinum producer/artist Stevie Salas to turn out ‘The Redneck and The Redman', a dirty, swampy, bluesy, heavy, powerful, guitar-filled, beat-driven current Outlaw Southern Rock album. Matney earned a reputation in the metal underground for his guitar prowess, unique vocal style, and songwriting capabilities. His debut album ‘White Boy And The Average Rat Band’ is highly sought after by collectors worldwide, topping the list at $1,000 a copy.
Classical/Review Jordana Delgado - The Cradle
Vancouver-based pianist, composer, and singer-songwriter Jordana Delgado defines herself as a storyteller who always puts the story first and uses whatever musical elements she needs to serve that purpose. Born in Barcelona, she was initially trained as a classical pianist but soon deviated from that to explore other genres such as pop, jazz, and world music, with a special interest in acappella traditional music.
Pop/Review Tim Compagna - New Day
Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Tim Compagna has spent much of his career working as a prominent remix artist. With over a dozen chart hits, his first major success came in 2013 with the will.i.am & Britney Spears hit "Scream & Shout," which reached #34 on the US Pop Charts. Later that year, his mix of Macklemore's "Thrift Shop" would also achieve international acclaim, reaching #50 on the charts. Since then, he has gone on to produce mixes for artists including Maroon 5, Icona Pop, Tove Lo, and the X-Ambassadors.
Pop/Review President Street - I Don't Wanna Be
President Street are Melbourne- and Perth-based pop-fusion duo Ruby and Pete. Named after the street Pete grew up on in Perth, their music is influenced by their versatile musical upbringings, from pop to R&B to rock. Frontwoman Ruby's honey-toned vocals, Pete's multi-instrumentalism, and the duo's combined songwriting and production balance lyrical vulnerability and strength with infectious beats and hook-filled pop melodies.
Pop/Review Sage Suede - Dirty Blonde (Radio Edit)
Sage Suede is the preeminent pioneer of electronic music fusions in Austin, Texas. He produces music, art directs, and writes music in many languages. He has achieved worldwide notoriety through music and modeling. "Thicc Juicy Bass" was recorded and produced by Sage Suede at home, and he collaborated with a Canadian design studio to create 3D music videos that were featured in a local art gallery.
R&B/Review Gianfranco GFN - Sing The Song
Gianfranco GFN was born on October 8, 1966, in Biel, Switzerland. He started playing guitar at the age of 7, took some lessons during his adolescence, and then continued as a self-taught musician. He is notably influenced by jazz, blues, bossa nova, and funk, while not denying his Mediterranean roots, which are reflected in his warm and groovy compositions.
Tech House/Review JRNY & Hytech - Activate Da Rhythm (Jody Vukas Remix)
USA-based artist and label owner, Jody Vukas, is well-cultured in house music globally. The Distant Drum Recordings and Big House Music frontman cut his teeth in the US scene in the nineties and has remained present and correct in the industry ever since. Jody draws inspiration from many of the genre's greats, including Danny Tenaglia, John Digweed, Carl Cox, Chus & Ceballos, David Penn, and many others.
Pop/Review Kamakshi Khanna - Love Is Not A Fucking Game
Kamakshi Khanna is a Mumbai-based singer-songwriter widely recognized as one of the leading female voices in India’s indie music spectrum. Her music is a blend of pop, R&B/Soul, and folk, characterized by her soulful voice and emotive songwriting. Her songs are deeply personal, exploring themes of love, heartbreak, self-discovery, and introspection. The sincerity in her lyrics and the emotive delivery of her vocals create an intimate and authentic connection with her listeners.
Rock/Review Dylan Bressler - Talk My Ear Off
Dylan Bressler: drums, guitar, bass, keys, vocals. His influences are Blind Melon, Streetlight Manifesto, Alkaline Trio, and Black Sabbath.
Rock/Review Miles East - Lucky To Be Here Tonight
Following more than a decade atop New York City’s recording scene as a premier session and touring drummer, Miles East (vocals, acoustic guitars, drums) was joined in the studio only by Morgan (bass, electric guitars, keyboards, backing vocals) and polymath and multi-hyphenate musician Justin Goldner (electric guitars, baritone) for this new record.
Rock/Review NIMBY - Avatar
Born from the idea of frontman Tommaso La Vecchia and guitarist Aldo Ferrara, Nimby made their live debut in 2009 between the Catanzaro Hills and the Ionian Coast, freely shaping psychedelia, post-punk, and garage rock. In 2010, they released their first work, an EP titled "A Glimpse of World Seen Thru the Eyes of an Old Tree," with the participation of renowned local musicians such as Arco Parentela (4 Gradi Brix, Gioman) on bass and Antonio Guzzomì (Meat For Dogs, Bretus) on drums.
Pop/Review Loren Heat - Breathe (SOS)
Loren Heat is an upcoming singer/songwriter from Middlesbrough in the North East of England. The musical influences of Dua Lipa, Years and Years, Rita Ora, Slayyyter, and Mabel form the foundation for their dark pop-leaning songs. With tastemaker support from the likes of BBC Introducing, Notion, Earmilk, CULTR, and Music Crowns already under their belt, Loren Heat is quickly making their unique voice heard.
Rock/Review Robbie Rapids - Fishing the River
Robbie Rapids is a singer/guitarist from Grand Rapids, MI now residing in Atlanta, GA. Robbie's style of music focuses on Rock. It includes hard rock, pop rock, alternative rock, indie rock, adult oriented rock, and dabbles in southern rock, blues rock, and country/folk rock. You can hear Robbie perform with “Robbie & the Rapids” around Atlanta, GA.
Electronic/Review LOCKDOWN - Replicant
LOCKDOWN, an electronic project by Jonathan Fair, is back with an invigorating second release titled "Replicant." After the initial success of the dark and melodic debut "Vengeance," this new song nurtures the mind with slick and polished rhythms and precision clock-like beats that carry a powerful sonic monorail of textural and exotic sounds.
Electronic/Review Marie Möör et Les Autres Couleurs - The End Hollywood
Marie Möör et Les Autres Couleurs is a French electronic music duo led by singer-songwriter Marie Möör and composer Laurent Chambert, known for their experimental and genre-bending sound. Previous releases include the EP "Brise la glace" (2024) and "Nous ne sommes pas au monde" (2023).
Rock/Review Love Ghost - THE SPEED OF DREAMING
Love clings to you forever, whether you’re in it or out of it. Like an apparition you can’t shake, it never leaves. Love Ghost’s music conjures a style equally informed by Seattle tradition and Souncloud-era fearlessness. Love Ghost is for the misfits, and their music mostly deals with personal battles of mental health.