Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Hip-Hop/Review Proklaim - CIVIL
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 Proklaim - RIGHTEOUS
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.
Rock/Review Patrick Doval - Back Home
Patrick Doval is a multifaceted artist with a track record to prove it. Since 2008, he has independently released six albums, several singles, and 25 music videos. This vast body of work highlights Patrick’s endless musical and visual creative inspiration. Patrick’s work has garnered a lot of attention from the art world. A number of his music videos have been showcased at premier contemporary art stages, including Art Basel and the Wynwood Arts District of Miami’s Curator’s Voice Art Projects.
Hip-Hop/Review Polyvoda - Homeless
Ukraine-based, genre-fluid Polyvoda emerged amidst the chaos of besieged Kyiv in 2022. Instrumentalists Denis Levchenko (bass), Kyrylo Chykhradze (keys), and Mykhailo Birchenko (drums) transcend borders, partnering with international voices to articulate their shared experience.
Hip-Hop/Review POINT3NINE - The iLLEST
POINT3NINE is the one-man band for this one. His influences are Mo Wax Records from the mid-90's, hip-hop, rock music, and soul-funk music.
Rock/Review Packetloss - Modern Day Meltdown
Packetloss is a band that breaks up what it means to be a band. Thanks to COVID, working from home is a real thing. Not just for your average day job, but music too. Their name comes from the headache of “Packetloss” when playing together online; it causes lag between them and white noise.
Country/Review Podge Lane - Snow/Hailstone
Based in Cork City, Podge Lane yields his unique authorial voice alongside folk and alt-country stylings. Podge began to independently record and release his original material in 2018 with his debut singles; 'The Dark' and ‘Move on’. With honest to a fault lyricism embraced with explorative instrumentation, Podge was spotted by Echoing STEM as the 2017 newcomer of the year and released his debut EP, People Leave In Colour on April 4, 2018.
Hip-Hop/Review Polyvoda - Bonfire
Ukraine-based, genre-fluid Polyvoda emerged amidst the chaos of besieged Kyiv in 2022. Instrumentalists Denis Levchenko (bass), Kyrylo Chykhradze (keys), and Mykhailo Birchenko (drums) transcend borders, partnering with international voices to articulate their shared experience.
Jazz/Review Pàppa D. - Swing! The CalBal '23 Session
Emerged from a very small city in Greece, composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Pàppa D. (Dimitrios Papavasileiou) has been continuously making music and pushing boundaries in genres, styles, and songs that have distinct melodies, lyrics, and harmonies. Melody-driven compositions, improvisations, and songs deviate from the norm and show his versatility and diverse character, both musically and personally.
Hip-Hop/Review Proklaim - THIEVES
Proklaim is a solo artist from Windhoek, Namibia. He is passionate about hip-hop that pushes the genre forward and, at the same time, contains messages that are value-based.
Classical/Review PianoConVoce - Dream with PianoConVoce
Located in Geneva, Switzerland, "PianoConVoce" is a unique duo made up of voice and piano. The two women credit their close friendship as being the key to creating a true and unified duet sound. Both musicians are classically trained, and their passion is sharing the music they love with their fans. In November 2021, they released their first album, "Christmas with PianoConVoce".
R&B/Review Partyat4 - FWM
Partyat4's artistry allows him to effortlessly combine rap and classic R&B to establish his musical style and flow. This talent inevitably seeped into his bones at a young age, as he is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, native. A ground that is known for producing artists with natural finesse and cool character. His name, originating from a mixtape he spontaneously dropped years ago, speaks to all those who encouraged him to pursue music from the beginning.
Rock/Review Poppy Roscoe - Poppy Roscoe in: Sea Fortune and the Desert Rats
Re-formed in 2023 and surrounded by the arid Sonoran Wastelands, Poppy Roscoe is a Los Angeles-based Art-Rock group dedicated to creating a multimedia musical-video experience for its dedicated cult following. Captained by founder Izzy Fortune and drummer Jacob Smith, Poppy Roscoe is bringing back the concept that music can tell a complex, meaningful story that's really special.
Rock/Review Priz Em - First Kiss
Priz Em goes from fantasy to virtual reality. The heroine of a sci-fi tale of intergalactic warfare and romance, Priz Em, appears in the graphic novels Mega Centarri, volumes one and two. Bringing Priz Em to musical life are producers and musicians Steve Smith and Anthony Anderson of SA TrackWorks, and vocalist Kat. While the concept of a virtual musician is not new, Priz Em is at the forefront of a new era in artist creation.
Rock/Review Paul Bibbins - Disenchantment at a Distance
Paul Bibbins is a guitarist, songwriter, and independent musician from Dallas, Texas. Paul is a solo artist, and he has been playing guitar and writing songs for decades. He plays high-energy, Jimi Hendrix-styled, original guitar rock ‘n roll.
Hip-Hop/Review Pronto Valid - TEAM
Pronto Valid is an alternative Hip-Hop artist from Chicago, IL. His unique sound includes a diverse mix of elements from various genres of music paired with descriptive lyricism. His sonic palette is diverse, and he aims to incorporate stories from his own first-hand experiences and others to relate to his listeners. Influenced by artists like Lupe Fiasco, J. Cole, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and many others, conscious rap and Hip-Hop caught his attention the most.
Jazz/Review Philippe Petrucciani & Nathalie Blanc - Let's Have a Walk
Embark on a mystical journey through the dreamy world of jazz with Nathalie Blanc and Phillippe Petrucciani, two artists entwined in perfect harmony. Their style forms a beautiful ballad that sails through jazz, subtly tinted with Bossa Nova and generously scented with bebop, creating a unique and enchanting synergy. Invoking all the voluptuousness jazz has to offer, their rhythmically masterful music lifts listeners into the elevated realms of a duo that has truly found each other.
Classical/Review Piano Prince - Nebula
Piano Prince, aka Coco Schwarz (they/them), is a genderbending piano artist that creates musical spheres that touch on identity, vulnerability, connections, and sensuality. When the Prince and their piano merge into one, they open up a world full of all our forgotten dreams and desires. The Piano Prince proposes an open, gender-neutral, and non-judgmental alternative to our exclusionary society and welcomes everybody to join their vibrant cosmos.
Rock/Review Pamela Hopkins - Raised Some Hell in ME
Pamela Hopkins is a Josie Music Awards winner, an Independent Music Network Awards Winner, and a three-time 2022 Arkansas Country Music Awards nominee. She regularly performs in piano bars, Norwegian Cruise Ships and clubs across the US. She recently performed for US troops in Alaska, Guam, Japan and more. Pamela is sponsored by Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.
Classical/Review Parjam Parsi - Blue Butterfly
Parjam Parsi had an early introduction to music, learning the piano throughout his youth. It was through this that Parsi began to immerse himself in the styles of classical composers from previous generations as well as the music of contemporary composers. He then forged his musical path through composition. Currently, Parsi works as an audio engineer, producer, and composer.