Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Hip-Hop/Review Super Saiyan Jay, King Dev - Greatest Combination 2
Super Saiyan Jay is an artist from Palm Beach, FL. He invites all the positive vibes he can get. Come through and have a good time on this journey of awesome music. Y'all be well. King Dev is an artist from Palm Beach. Try to set vibes, get high, and get by. Let's go on an adventure together.
Pop/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - Parking Lot
Kelsie Kimberlin is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter who has been involved with music her entire life, starting with children’s and church choirs and then recording her first song at age eight for Yoko Ono’s Peace Project, which won first prize and a $5000 award. She spent all of that money on music lessons and started recording her own music in the studio at age 12. Over the past several years, she has recorded more than 100 original songs.
Pop/Review Wotts - there
Wotts is an Ottawa, Canada-based indie pop duo made up of vocalist/multiinstrumentalist Jayem and bassist/guitarist Ricky 100. Wotts has hit the stages of RBC Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week, and Junofest and has received shoutouts for their work from several outlets, including CBC Radio (Canada), The Luna Collective (U.S.), Iggy Magazine (France), and Mystic Sons (UK).
Pop/Review The Domi - It's a New Day
In 2008, Dominique Lemaire (songwriter and performer) founded the band Énée. The band released two EPs, an album, and several singles for more than twenty-five titles in total. Today, in parallel with the group Énée, Dominique Lemaire creates The Domi, a solo (but not solitary) pop and rock project made of short and incisive pieces but also softer lofi pieces. The Domi is a happy mix of dream pop and rock, where energy and melody blend perfectly.
Rock/Review La Need Machine - These Old Jeans
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.
Rock/Review Shaela Miller - After The Masquerade
Shaela Miller’s years spent doing good country music work are safely etched into public consciousness. A turn at this point is by no means an undoing, but a welcome lead into new waters. Her rising profile is being amplified by a sonic reintroduction to one of Canada’s best voices and most sincere stage personalities. On the heels of TV placements like HBO’s True Blood, CBC’s Heartland, top-tier festival circuiting, supporting Matthew Good’s tour, and her upcoming Canadian headlining tour, Shaela sets aside (at least for now) her Loretta Lynn likeness in favor of the synth-laden corridors of a new sonic pathway.
Electronic/Review Adik Angel - Up so High
Adik Angel is a prolific composer who dwells and creates in Switzerland. Hailing from Plovdiv, Bulgaria, the initial spark of creativity entered her life from the beginning and has stayed with her ever since. Adik’s inspirations are a mixing of diverse styles comprising pop, electro, dance, and hip hop, all colored by balkanic or oriental rhythms and simple and authentic melodies like the title "Heartbeat (Remix).”
Hip-Hop/Review Luh Kai - No Cuffin
Luh Kai is an up-and-coming drill rapper and singer from Atlanta, Georgia. His fresh delivery and poetic cadences set him apart from other artists. His goal is to make music that everyone can feel.
Folk/Review Earia Music Project - The Weight
Earia is an Arabic word meaning "to be naked," defines both the power and the process of the musical genius that is the Earia Music Project. Their approach to songwriting is the result of countless hours of focusing on the rebirth of music roots - keeping themselves open, unrestricted, and free of limitations. Naked.
Rock/Review Gary Dranow - When The World Is Too Much (Remix)
Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions have garnered acclaim for their online performances during Tuesday night livestreams. They've also received recognition in various music magazines and blogs, thanks to their unwavering dedication to their craft and their genuine connection with their audience.
Pop/Review Joe Bygraves - Healing
Joe Bygraves is a 27-year-old singer-songwriter from Bedfordshire. His soft guitar and singable lyrics have made him a rising star on the local music scene. Joe has opened for Paloma Faith, Jools Holland, and Ronan Keating, playing to crowds of thousands. In 2020, when the UK’s venues were shuttered, Joe wrote and performed the official campaign anthem of the #WeMakeEvents movement, ‘Stand As One’. Joe represented the plight of the music and entertainment industry during the coronavirus pandemic.
EDM/Review Kmalectro - Panta Rhei
Experience the musical odyssey that is Kmalectro. As a solo artist on a thrilling journey, he has taken inspiration from the complexities of our digital age and the profound impact of big data on our lives. The music is more than just a sound; it's a story that transcends genres, weaving rock, electro, jazz, and classical Indian music into a unique tapestry.
EDM/Review Moon and Aries - Firenight
Award-winning music duo Moon and Aries aren’t just another music collective with catchy tracks; they aim to provoke thoughts, evoke emotions, and elevate consciousness. Their intent is to uplift spirits, incite personal revolutions, and act as a beacon towards self-discovery. They bring to life an intriguing universe rich in a unique mixture of electronic, pop, cinematic, synth pop, trip hop, R&B/Soul, and more.
Pop/Review Rich Hennessy - Haven't Found You Yet
Nashville-based pop artist/songwriter Rich Hennessy has made a name for himself by performing and writing empowering, thought-provoking anthems that inspire change. The first song he recorded, a cover of the 1980s anthem "You're The Voice," released just prior to the 2020 election, earned him a slot on iVoted's livestream and inspired a partnership with Drag Out The Vote.
Pop/Review Legna Hernandez feat. Love Ghost - Tiana
Legna Hernandez, with over 17 million followers on TikTok and more than 4.7 million on Instagram, is one of Mexico's most-followed public figures. This past year, she finally decided to pursue the music she always loved. Bands such as Paramore, Avril Lavigne, and Halsey, among others, have been her influences since her teenage years, shaping her style, outfits, makeup, and now her music.
Pop/Review My Friend The Chimpanzee - 2Paradise
Two Viennese Chimpanzees found themselves in a cave in the 16th district, in Thaliastraße, to be more precise. To produce alternative music. With lots and lots and lots of analog synths. Founded in 2018, “My Friend The Chimpanzee” is an ongoing collaboration between producers Josef Umschaid (drums and fx) and Lukas Wieser (strings and synths) from Vienna, Austria.
Pop/Review Jagas - Devenu Deux
The French band Jagas sings to life and celebrates the living! Jagas follows the tradition of committed French-language rock/chanson with his energetic and powerful songs, far from cynicism and the prevailing resignation. Furiously humanistic and gleefully militant, Jagas allows the passion of Mano Solo, the poetry of Jacques Brel, and the generosity of Ogres de Barback to collide.
Pop/Review Carpe Diem - Nature Odyssey
Carpe Diem is a two-piece band with a guitar and vocals. Their narrative and poetic lyrics always reflect the meaning of life. The songs are set like a story-telling journey with thought-provoking and soul-searching cinematic themes. Take this experimental journey with Carpe Diem and fall headlong into a world of psychedelic abandonment.
Rock/Review Gary Dranow - 18, It's Alright!
Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions have garnered acclaim for their online performances during Tuesday night livestreams. They've also received recognition in various music magazines and blogs, thanks to their unwavering dedication to their craft and their genuine connection with their audience.
House/Review Jody Vukas - Echoes
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.