Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review The Almas - Crowns
The Almas are a hard rock, national recording artist hailing from New Munster, Wisconsin. The band is composed of Crystal Teigland [lead vocalist], Frank Slifka [founding member/lead guitarist], Josh Sukowski [guitarist], and Andrew Ehredt [drums]. In 2022 alone, the band has covered over 39,000 miles across the United States and just shy of 100 shows in a still recovering country.
Classical/Review Raynald Grenier - Canon in E Flat
A creative artist and composer, Raynald Grenier’s 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. Having taken up the work of creating entrancing harmonies for ballets, musicals, and operas, Grenier continues to inspire audiences with his spellbinding craft.
Rock/Review Sam Feinstein - Need Me
Born and raised in Peabody, Massachusetts, Sam Feinstein got his musical start on piano at age 7, adding bass-guitar, upright bass, guitar, cello, ukulele, percussion, synth, harmonica, and more to the mix. In high school, he started a ska band and a klezmer band. He moved to Miami for college to study Music Engineering at the Frost School of Music. In college, he formed a bluegrass/folk band and another ska band.
Rock/Review The project - no hard feelings
The project is the brainchild of the California rock scene’s own James Davis, who originally made waves in the 00s with his previous band Shameless as lead guitarist.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.
Pop/Review Energy Whores - Mach9ne
Energy Whores music is hard-hitting instantly. It's different. It sounds like something futuristic and funky by the likes of WILL.I.AM, but with a complete twist into the experimental and downright obscure. It changes almost instantly; it keeps your attention and curiosity. In a mix of synth pop and experimentalism, both vocally, in tempo and instrumentation, this is a true exploration with multi-genre elements.
Hip-Hop/Review Proklaim - PRICE OF LOVE aka 4 THE GAME
Proklaim (Kult Status) is a Ugandan-born MC raised in Zambia and based in Namibia with a passion to glorify the name of God through the medium of hip-hop music and to do so with excellence and passion.
Hip-Hop/Review Jeanna-Sis - Not Enough
Hailing from the serene town of Moers, Germany, Jeanna Sis, a distinguished rap hip-hop artist, has found her artistic home in the vibrant landscapes of Australia and the enchanting shores of the Fiji Islands. With a soul drenched in raw emotions and a spirit fueled by resilience, Jeanna Sis crafts musical masterpieces that resonate deeply with listeners. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Eminem, Jeanna Sis discovered her solace and creative expression in the art of rap, using her powerful lyrics to navigate the turbulent waters of life.
Soul/Review Gianfranco GFN - Are You Lost
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.
Rock/Review Solnedgang - Valkyrie
Solnedgang is a Norwegian musician based in London, playing immersive, atmospheric, and melodic instrumental rock drawing from a vast array of influences, most notably post-rock, post-metal, black metal, and progressive rock/metal.
Blues/Review Chris Harris and Erin Newman - Goodbye Darling
Chris Harris and Erin Newman are a songwriting duo with a love for all things music. A shared appreciation for blues, soul, and any form of music that successfully reflects the pains, heartaches, and pitfalls of the human experience.
Hip-Hop/Review Don Bonya - Unchangeable
Hailing from the vibrant streets of London, Don Bonya emerged as a beacon of innovation in the British music scene. Born to a diverse heritage that spans the cultural landscapes of West Africa and the UK, Don Bonya's early exposure to afrobeat rhythms, reggae vibes, and the eclectic sounds of London's underground music scene laid the foundation for his unique sonic palette.
R&B/Review Love Ghost x ND Kobi - God Damn
Welcome to Love Ghost, a musical project which combines rock, grunge, metal, Emo and other genres. The songs tackle trauma and Mental Health challenges. Selected for Rockpalast (broadcast throughout Germany), they have played live on 4 continents. In Mexico, they have collaborated with artists including Adan Cruz, Santa RM, Dan Garcia, Ritorukai, Go Golden Junk, Wiplash, Blnko, and upcoming songs with ND Kobi, Rayben, and many others. They have gained co-signs from Rolling Stone Magazine, Playboy, Billboard Latin America, and many others.
Drum & Bass/Review Hella Precious - Ghosts
Hella Precious is a Latin singer/songwriter and music producer currently based in Los Angeles, CA. Hella Precious has been releasing homemade EDM tracks since 2014 and uses their passion for nature and mental health to inspire their musical approach, from the sparkling to the brooding. Skeleton Ocean is a singer/songwriter/producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Tucson, AZ. Skeleton Ocean found his love for music at a young age and has been producing EDM and pop anthems since 2008.
Rock/Review Heart of Pine - Phetamine & Pearls
Hailing from the music-rich city of Athens, GA, Heart of Pine was formed in 2015 by Steven Bagwell and Travis Richardson following a series of highly productive songwriting sessions. Heart of Pine’s self-described “Southedelic” sound is inspired by a culmination of influences spanning classic rock, blues, country, jam, Americana, and funk genres. Listeners will most certainly hear the impact that artists like The Allman Brothers Band, The Black Crowes, Waylon Jennings, The Band, Grateful Dead, Little Feat and Lynyrd Skynyrd have had on the members of the band.
Electronic/Review Skaivi - Selene Of The Night
20-year-old Skaivi was born and raised in the dynamic city of Chicago. Having Polish and Slovak heritage, she grew up multiculturally, especially residing within the Polish-American community (Polonia) of Chicago and its suburbs. She is a songwriter and producer of electronic music, and she doesn't limit herself to one style. Skaivi loves exploring different sub-genres and ideas and seeing where her creativity may lead her.
Electronic/Review Bad Bubble - This Is for Priscilla
Captivating audiences far and wide with his genre-blending fusion of electronica, synthpop, and new wave, the prolific sound of Bad Bubble intertwines eighties nostalgia with cosmic ambient escapism; the ethereal tones, sheer passionate intensity, and juxtaposed lyrical vulnerability of his vocals intertwine across a rich tapestry of stories. With complex lyrical meanderings and long-form melodies backed by four, five, and even six-part harmonies, Bad Bubble’s creative conviction is undeniable.
Pop/Review LAZA! - I Don't Care!
Luiza Lale's husband and she started creating tracks together in lockdown... She met Ana Gracey, and they hit it off immediately. Chris, their producer, is in the USA, and because the world was shut down, it actually seemed to open up, as distance was not an issue as everyone was locked in their own homes!
Electronic/Review Del´Noire - The Haunting Of Del'Noire
To whom it may concern: Carpe diem may sound like a worn-out cliché, but project Del’Noire is an exact example of it. See, everything started by accident, out of curiosity, as an experiment and an intentional learning process. Let the mastermind, Matyascorvinus, tell the story with his own words. ”Six months ago, I was roaming the Google Play-store in search of a certain application. I bumped accidentally in something called Bandlab. As a curious mind, it grabbed my attention, and I decided to check out what it's all about.”
Rock/Review Vincent Moss - Jump The Gun
Vincent Moss is a Canadian indie musician living in Singapore, writing and playing original rock songs spanning the range from soft rock to rap rock and alternative rock, with some punk influences. While Vincent’s music is still underground, it has found wide appeal, being reviewed in blogs from Canada to Mexico and from Sweden to Indonesia and gotten airplay on radio stations ranging from Brazil and Mexico and the US to Portugal and the Netherlands.
Pop/Review KC Star - wanted
KC Star got his start by posting pop/rap covers on his SoundCloud back in 2017, amassing over 150k plays today. He now writes, records, and produces his own original music inspired by his favorite pop stars like Kesha, Lady Gaga, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Dua Lipa. His last release, U LIKE BOYS, found an audience on TikTok upon its release, boosting KC Star's audience up 10,000 listeners in one week. He has amassed over 120,000 streams across his catalog, and his songs have been played over 900,000 times on TikTok.