Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Eddie Cohn - Wave Goodbye
Long time indie-rocker Eddie Cohn is evidence that there are still angels and untapped creative talent in Los Angeles. Sometimes, they just have to come from Cleveland. Eddie’s passion for the arts began at just 3 years old when he discovered his natural ability and passion for music on the family piano. From there, he taught himself to play the guitar and the drums, all while dealing with serious childhood health issues.
Electronic/Review Deep Dive Species - Adventus
Deep Dive Species were formed during (and basically because of) the 2020 lockdown in New York. One part of the duo is Vadim Militsin, an electronic scene veteran who stands behind numerous projects like AUTiSM, Logica Abstractaand Robotov-Millentrop. The other component of this unlikely mixture is Sergey Popovich, a guitarist and vocalist with a string of projects, like Vopli Vodoplyasova, famous in and beyond his native Ukraine, Hey! Lubo!, and the NY-based Goodswan. Aquaphilia is a perfect example of a band, with bits and loops being thrown back and forth between its members until the final pieces are finalized in one box.
Dubstep/Review 4D4M - Meet Me In The Mosh Pit
4D4M grew up in the Chicago underground rave scene, producing events to play his original techno sets at. Later, he formed a DJ trio that opened for some of the world's biggest EDM DJ acts. After years of gigs and touring, he returned to the studio for a deeper, more hardstyle sound. Currently, 4D4M produces genre-spanning hard bass music for the world's biggest stages. His bass music creations serve as the official soundtrack for us hardstyle warriors of bass, the sawtooth soldiers seeking searing euphorias in synth.
Rock/Review Trash Pals - Sonya
Trash Pals is an indie rock duo formed by multifaceted artists Conor Rayne and Gabe Schnider. Their warm, upbeat songs encourage listeners to lean into how they feel, whether it’s the messiness of processing loss, the urge to dance until their legs fall off, or everything in between. After meeting as little kids at summer camp while both inconsolably homesick, these pals’ friendship spans nearly 15 years; their music is an extension of their trust in one another and a form of processing the joys and challenges of living life fully.
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.