Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Andrea Cecchi - Eleven
“Eleven” by Andrea Cecchi was born on the train, in a bathtub, in bed at night, in a car going to lively city pubs, in a hotel room. It was slowly created, bit by bit, throughout time and then came together all at once. Here starts a dialogue between various songs, the first intuition of poetry and sound. Here starts a tangle of music and words, ideas of a melody not yet defined that hum in your mind.
Pop/Review Kristin Venae - Still Here
Starting her live performance tours and artist development as a member of various bands such as the Latin group ‘Ritmo De Tropical,’ ‘Loose Minds,’ and 'The Magnificent Companeros.’ Kristin Venae's highly anticipated debut album, ‘Black Widow,’ is a nostalgic and refreshing blend of pop/R&B and rock/soul. Influenced as a child by artists such as Prince, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, & Ricky Martin, influences that give a unique blend of genres from start to finish.
Classical/Review Karen Salicath Jamali - Dreams of Angels
Karen Salicath Jamali is a multi-award-winning composer and pianist since 2015 and a professional American artist for the last 30 years, born in Denmark. She lives in New York and Florida. Performed solo at Carnegie Hall, New York, eight times with her music. Winner of the Clouzine Music Award 2024 for best instrumental works. 2 Nominations from The Josie Music Award. 2023. Inducted into The Akademia Music Award Hall of Fame 2023.
Classical/Review Leonardo Barilaro - Black Sun
Dr. Leonardo Barilaro is a pianist, composer, and aerospace engineer. And he will play the first piano concert on Mars. His compositions can be described as Contemporary Space Music, where he merges piano solo, prepared piano, synths, and embedded a wide range of experiments. Born in Venice, Italy, Leonardo Barilaro discovers the piano at the age of 6 and astronomy at 9.
Folk/Review Ian Leding - Last Goodbye (feat. Father Andy)
Ian Leding from Detmold, a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, is a gothic folk and darkwave musician who has been active since 2010. He plays as an acoustic duo with Annie Rose on vocals and djembe and also as a full-band lineup in a classically composed rock band. Father Andy was born on the edge of the collapse of the USSR and has since roamed the forests of Finland, the shores of California, the fields of England, the old towns of Italy, and the plains of Latvia.
Metal/Review Gus Defelice - Black Cloud
Gus Defelice is an Italian musician, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Constantly looking for new sounds between progressive, classical, and futuristic music. His main instrument is the guitar.
Pop/Review Delta of Venus - Disengaged b/w Slipping
Delta of Venus began in a basement practice room in 1993 when three friends decided to start a band, but with one caveat—they would choose instruments they couldn’t play. Dawn Estabrooks hadn’t picked up a guitar in five years and wasn’t much of a player at that time. Mat Tarbox had been cutting teeth in the Mystic, CT, indie scene as a vocalist for years but was now going to play bass guitar. Ellery Twining walked out from behind his drum set, where he sat with local group 17 Relics for years; he would pick up the guitar as well.
Pop/Review Marble Raft - To Have and to Hold and to Break
Marble Raft is a Swedish indie pop duo consisting of friends Olle Söderström and Gabrielle Werme Baker. The band was created out of their mutual love for ethereal and exuberant indie pop. Together they conjure dreamy indie pop duets with an atmospheric soundscape filled with layers of analogue instruments. Marble Raft debuted in 2021 with their critically acclaimed album Geography A.
Rock/Review Dan Miraldi - Christmas Invitation
Dan Miraldi is a Cleveland-born and New York-based rock and roll singer-songwriter. Over the last decade, Miraldi has performed across the United States and in Europe, released seven full-length albums and eight EPs, and has twice been a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
Rock/Review fig trees - Hotel Pomeroke
fig trees is the story of a romantic. Driven by a latent—and possibly destructive—urge to get lost in indie rock music. Hungry for the unpredictable, he steps into forbidden territory. There, high among the remnants of an ancient castle, he meets the band. Sparks fly, and soon, a debut album begins to take shape.
Rock/Review _SHOE - ROBOTIC_CAPTIVITY
_SHOE is developed, written, and played by one person. The whole project is based on a story, the story of _SHOE, which is a rogue industrial software that escaped from the hands of the megacorp that created it in a recent past.
Country/Review Sandy Martin - Christmas Time Cookies
Sandy Martin, a multitalented American singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, captivates audiences with her ability to craft heartfelt lyrics and infectious melodies that resonate with listeners of all ages. Her music exudes a sense of authenticity and sincerity, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and emotions. Sandy's soulful voice and dynamic stage presence have earned her a loyal following, establishing her as a rising star in the music industry.
Metal/Review Starks Daemon - Unchain
With his interest in writing and performing rock/metal music, Starks Daemon is a renowned name in African metal. Hailing from Botswana, Africa, he has been the Wrust frontman for over 23 years, an international band that has shared the stage with international acts such as Sepultura, Carcass, Entombed, and Konkhra, both locally and internationally. He is a songwriter, rock/metal vocalist, guitarist, and producer.
Classical/Review Fitkinwall - UIST
Ruth Wall performs on wildly different harps: Gaelic wire-strung, Bray, concert, and electro harps. Graham Fitkin uses a Moog Voyager, Ableton, and various FX modules. Their work combines the very old with the very new. They provide unusual contexts for these ancient instruments. Their previous albums, Still Warm and Lost, toured with live VJ through the UK and Europe before heading out to Japan. Uist has toured in the UK in 2024 and will tour mainland Europe in 2025 with a light installation from artist Peter Freeman.
Pop/Review colby! - Dead Giveaway
colby! grew up in Fort Worth, TX, surrounded by live music, and spent her time exploring creative passions like singing, writing, baking, painting, and performing. Diagnosed with severe dyslexia at age 8, she spent three years in intensive therapy to learn how to slow her brain down enough to try to read. Creative arts helped her cope, and she started singing and writing at a young age.
Folk/Review Old Tom & The Lookouts - Northeastern
Led by Alex Calabrese, Boston-based indie-folk band Old Tom & The Lookouts blend the introspective grit of Americana with the emotional rawness of indie rock. Known for their brooding lyrics and powerful storytelling, the band explores themes of mental health, love, and resilience. Drawing influences from artists like Tom Waits, Frightened Rabbit, and Phoebe Bridgers, Calabrese’s evocative vocals and poignant songwriting strike a chord with listeners searching for authenticity and emotional depth.
Rock/Review Trash Pals - Power Hug
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 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 Rice - C’est La Vie
Making it big in hip-hop and rap, dynamic entertainer, songwriter, and singer Rice is breaking through all barriers. Apart from being a budding singer-songwriter, Rice is also a seasoned entrepreneur. A trove of talents, Rice remains inspired by the belief that music is a universal language and a powerful medium to inspire, empower, and connect with others. Melding real-life experiences with stimulating rhythms, Rice has also performed at several live gigs and shows, including the Easter Seals Benefit and the 2018 Beats and Barbeque, where he opened for Styles P and Sky Zoo.
Blues/Review Paul Philip Studer - All My Love
Following the tragic loss of Diane, Paul Philip Studer recognized the signs of an impending breakdown. Without his wife to get him through it, he begged to be admitted to the hospital but was refused. After physically laying down at Foss Park Hospital’s entrance, his cab driver convinced the staff to admit him. Before long he was transferred to a Scarborough hospital where he was told he was being sectioned.
Blues/Review John Doe Trio - Railroaded
John Doe Trio has established itself as one of the most exciting emerging bands on the British blues circuit. The debut album ‘Stranger’ received critical acclaim both internationally and in the UK and was described as “A Masterpiece” and “Most Excellent” by British blues broadcasters. They continue to wow audiences around Britain's blues clubs and festivals with their pure, unbridled musicianship, often described as virtuosic. A must-see band for all blues fans, young and old.