Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Pop/Review Jagas - Ma Brésilienne
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.
Synthwave/Review JPRiZM - Analog Dreams
An Ambassador to Curiosity, JPRiZM loves the blank canvas, seeing an open universe of creativity within his soundscape; he is untethered to boxes. His style reflects the origins of his moniker, JPRiZM. Artist, songwriter, and producer JPRiZM works both on solo projects as well as collabs with diverse artists of various musical styles and genres, including pop, hip-hop, R&B, aftobeat, and EDM.
Rock/Review Jody Cooper - Isolation
Jody Cooper, an English-born, German-national singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, embodies the quintessence of an indie pop visionary. His artistry is a testament to a life lived unconventionally, with a discography that pushes boundaries and challenges listeners with its depth beneath deceptively catchy melodies. His latest endeavor, “The Love & Loss Project," is a testament to this, unfolding as an online serial anthology rather than a traditional album.
Pop/Review jazzygold - day off
jazzygold is an artist project by Jasmin Mote. Melting R&B and soul-pop perfectly, she writes about life in her 20s. Too much partying, too many hangovers, too many heartaches, dying her hair red, being tired of her friends, and cheering for new beginnings. She’s honest, and maybe a bit too real? That’s definitely something you can feel in her voice, lyrics, and music.
Rock/Review Jack Simpson - Trees
Jack Simpson is North Yorkshire, England songwriter and occasional singer inspired by nature, those around him, and St. Francis. No one writes songs like these.
Folk/Review James Spencer - Your Ship's Coming In
At the core of James Spencer's music is the desire to tell stories. Tales of life, love, loss, and folklore. He writes songs comprised of folk and country-infused rock. From North Devon, James has been playing in a popular duo, Bicycle Repair Man, since 2015. As a multi-instrumentalist, he draws on traditional acoustic sounds and combines them with pop/punk/rock rhythms.
Country/Review Jennifer Alvarado - Colorado
At just four years old, Jennifer Alvarado started writing songs. Her passion for songwriting only comes second to her love for God. As a teenager, she began leading worship in her church and felt a call to ministry. Her first single, "Relentlessly,” was released in 2015, followed by her first Christian album, "Hello Life," which consisted of 13 original songs.
Electronic/Review Jay Roecker - Thicker Than Blood
Jay Roecker started recording, working in collaboration with other artists under the band name "Members Only" in January 2012. It began as an 80’s cover band but quickly morphed into a band of original music. He earned his chops performing in Deep Ellum in the Dallas music scene as well as at SXSW in Austin.
Dance/Review James Dean Baker - Nothing but love
"Nothing but love" by James Dean Baker is a heartfelt exploration of unrequited love and the emotional depth that comes with it. The narrative of a man deeply in love, aspiring to marry the object of his affections, but facing indifference and unreciprocated feelings, is a timeless theme that resonates with many listeners.
Pop/Review JSDavani - FTCHRS
Jacoby Davani (JSDAVANI) is a multi-media artist and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in experimental arts and music. With this criterion, he's free to pull inspiration from a variety of influences, mediums, and genres. He has over a decade of experience developing multi-media/sensory performances, projecting manipulated experimental films on top of music that often explored ambient soundscapes, harsh abrasive noise, avant-garde tunes, apocalyptic folk music, and sound collages-composed of found sounds/field recordings, and circuit-bent children's toys.
R&B/Review Joe Lington - Focus
Joe Lington, a gifted R&B and soul artist hailing from the enchanting landscapes of Ireland, has been causing ripples in the music industry. His voyage into the realm of music began with the gentle guidance of Lisa Gold Gervais, where he immersed himself in vocal and piano lessons. This early training laid the foundation for his future musical endeavors.
Rock/Review Jeb Rault - Rising
Jeb Rault is a New Orleans-born and raised guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He has played his music for live audiences across the world, from the USA to Switzerland, Germany, France, and Spain. His third full-length release, Rising, came out on September 15, 2023. His music is a mix of guitar-oriented Blues Rock mixed with a good dose of different styles (Funk, R&B, and Blues) from his hometown.
Pop/Review Josh Tepper - Built Me
Josh Tepper raised in New York City, he attended New York City’s prestigious Performing Art High School, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, as a vocal major. He continued his college studies at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he majored in Cinema Studies. He is a twin and lives in New York City.
R&B/Review Joe Lington - Trust
Joe Lington, a gifted R&B and soul artist hailing from the enchanting landscapes of Ireland, has been causing ripples in the music industry. His voyage into the realm of music began with the gentle guidance of Lisa Gold Gervais, where he immersed himself in vocal and piano lessons. This early training laid the foundation for his future musical endeavors. Simultaneously, Joe embarked on a parallel path of music production, mixing, and mastering.
Rock/Review Jane N’ The Jungle - Cut Me Open
Jane N’ The Jungle is a modern rock band from Phoenix, AZ, with vocals that cut like a knife and a take no prisoners attitude influenced by a combination of alternative rock, metal, and a touch of punk. The band has garnered support from outlets like MTV Spankin’ New, Music Choice, Spotify’s Fierce Femmes, All New Rock, Women of Rock; Apple Music’s Breaking Hard Rock, New in Rock, and Fresh Blood, with features in Wonderland, Alt Press, Women That Rock, Loud Women, and The Hype Magazine.
R&B/Review Joe Lington - Black Desire
Joe Lington is an R&B-Soul artist. He started taking vocal and piano lessons with Lisa Gold Gervais, joined a gospel choir, and became one of the soloists. At the same time, he was also taking training to produce music, mix, and mastering, and soon after, he discovered R&B and Soul music. Joe decided to go down the same road by creating music that remains close to these great artists (Sisqo, Keith Sweat) while adding his own twist.
Rock/Review JW Paris - You've Got Me
JW Paris is a 90’s grunge Britpop-inspired three-piece featuring Gemma Clarke, Danny Collins, and Aaron Forde. JW Paris has seen their first four singles, 'Electric Candle Light', ’Sober’, ‘Favourite Thing', and 'Royalty', gain national and international radio play from Jack Saunders on BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, Absolute Radio, and Radio X.
Rock/Review Josh Tepper - Eyes of Jezebel
Josh Tepper was raised in New York City. He attended New York City’s prestigious Performing Art High School, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, as a vocal major. He continued his college studies at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he majored in Cinema Studies. He is a twin and lives in New York City.
Rock/Review James & Paul - Dead Or Alive
James & Paul are a father-son songwriting team. James is the vocalist and main lyric writer. Paul plays the bass and guitars. James is a personal trainer and owner of a gym in Newcastle; Paul owns and runs an accounting practice in Newcastle. They have written songs all their lives but feel that the mixture of their influences, ranging from The Clash, Radiohead, and QOSA to Simon & Garfunkel and Basshunter, makes for quite a special brand of music that they both love recording.
Pop/Review Jojo Engelbert - Not a Real Blond
If you grew up in a family of talented siblings, would you shy away from the spotlight or step into it? If you're like punk-pop artist Jojo Engelbert, you not only step into the spotlight but blaze a trail of your own. While her siblings became Daytime-Emmy-nominated stars of Steal the Show and Ariel & Zoey & Eli Too through their light-hearted messages of support and vibrant pop fun, Jojo courageously explored and expressed the more shadowy sides of adolescence, relationships, and life.