Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review New Laconia - Journey to the Past
Welcome to the New Laconia—a universe of sound where portals open, time bends, and stories breathe through music. Born in Ukraine, New Laconia is a progressive rock project that blends sci-fi narratives, emotional depth, and cinematic soundscapes into a seamless experience. Nothing here is accidental. Everything connects.
Country/Review Dax - Man I Used To Be
Dax, hailing from Wichita, United States, is a rising artist whose passion for music shines through in his latest original single, "Man I Used To Be."
Rock/Review Love Ghost - Car Crash
Love Ghost combines alternative rock, grunge, metal, pop-punk, acoustic, hard rock, and other genres. Lyrically, the songs have an emo, poetic flair, often tackling trauma and mental health challenges head-on. Selected for Rockpalast (broadcast throughout Germany), they have played live on 4 continents.
Jazz/Review Laoise Leahy - Breathe In & Let Go
Laoise Leahy is an Irish vocalist and songwriter whose music blends alternative jazz, lush electronica, and soulful folk influences into something vivid, warm, and deeply human. A lifelong performer and music lecturer, she crafts songs that move between intimate vulnerability and joyful release, with a voice that carries both emotional depth and effortless groove.
Pop/Review Shelita - Fade
Shelita is a pop artist and songwriter based in Los Angeles. She is known for her engaging, collaborative, and spontaneous live performance style. Originally from Seattle, Shelita independently toured the world with over 150 shows across Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as a myriad of performances throughout the U.S. Her ability to connect with audiences and engage her expansive network of superfans has resulted in a devoted global audience and prompted media interest from NPR, Music Connection Magazine, Billboard, MTV, and many music industry tastemakers.
Electronic/Review Erotika Dabra - EAT ME/DRINK ME
Erotika Dabra is an experimental electronic music producer and pole dancer whose work explores the intersection of movement and sound. Their immersive approach to artistry blends textured production with physical performance, creating a tapestry of emotion, power, and vulnerability.
Metal/Review The7thGatekeeper - Not to Be Taken
The7thGatekeeper is making music that is raw and real, blending influences including Dolly Parton, Jason Isbell, Muse, and Slipknot.
R&B/Review Sheena-Rae - so low luv
Sheena-Rae is a solo vocalist and songwriter based in London. She crafted her debut EP in 2021 during the lockdown, establishing her sound in the pop, rap, and R&B genres. Sheena gained recognition after appearing on ITV’s singing and dating show, Romeo and Juliet, hosted by Oti Mabuse. In addition to her music, she also models, dances, and acts. She spent some time in Cyprus as a live solo singer, performing covers from the eighties to today’s chart-toppers.
Rock/Review The Party After - Dopamine Machine
The Party After is an alternative rock group from Omaha, Nebraska.
Rock/Review Slow Walk - The Mountain
Slow Walk is the superhero alter ego and solo project of prolific London-based singer-songwriter Keith Turner. Sadly, his origin story does not involve a nuclear explosion or a radioactive spider but instead, a group of youths on Tufnell Park Road. After trying to get our hero’s attention by calling him the geeky one with the glasses and the phone, they changed their tactics and instead shouted, “Yo, Daddy Cool, Slow Walk!” The following day he laughed about the incident with his musical sidekick Bean, and Slow Walk was born.
Rock/Review Ophelia Moon - Color Me Dead
Ophelia Moon - Color Me Dead
Jazz/Review Threegonos - Questioni di pensiero
Founded by bassist Toni Armetta, The Threegonos—Modern Jazz Unity is a sextet known for its innovative approach to contemporary jazz. With a rich history of performances at major festivals, including Villa Celimontana, Jazz Festival at Villa Lazzaroni, Praja JazzFestival, and Jazz Image-Colosseo, and two critically acclaimed albums, the band creates original music that blends diverse musical traditions with the improvisational spirit of jazz, offering a sound that is both deeply rooted and continuously evolving.
Metal/Review Michael Goldberg - Dorian's Dance (Midnight Metal Remix)
Michael Goldberg began piano studies in the fall of 2022 at the age of 56 and was surprised to find himself composing and recording original music. His inaugural piece, Awakening, sparked a run of works that crystalized into his debut album, Carnival of Lights (September 2024), an atmospheric blend of neoclassical and ambient textures underscored by cinematic orchestration. Currently working on the NightFall series, which has been streamed on Enya radio.
Hip-Hop/Review Raubtier Kollektiv - Zoo Deutschland
Raubtier Kollektiv - Zoo Deutschland
Rock/Review Zach Adams - Dead Man Walking
Zach Adams - Dead Man Walking
Pop/Review Lily Galin - What’s your story
Lily Galin, hailing from Chicago, United States, is a rising star in the music scene, with a captivating voice that resonates with audiences worldwide. Originally from Lithuania, Lily's musical journey began at a young age, but it was her move to the United States that ignited her passion for music. With over two years spent in the studio perfecting her craft, Lily's dedication to her artistry shines through in her original compositions and heartfelt lyrics.
Rock/Review Estrada music project - I love when you see through my eyes
Estrada music project is the solo project of Alejandro Estrada, known for its heartfelt and sincere approach to songwriting.
Folk/Review Ronny Criss - Hurricane Heart
Ronny Criss is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose music lives at the crossroads of Americana, rock, and soul—the sound of a long road finally finding its destination. After two decades of writing, recording, and performing, Ronny has emerged with a clear voice, a seasoned perspective, and a growing audience that powerfully reflects the years he’s poured into his craft.
Rock/Review Remit - Questions Unanswered
The Remit sound is built from a complex set of influences on its three band members, Jordan (bass/vox), Sim (guitar), and Rob (drums). They meet weekly in an underground concrete bunker, exploring krautrock, post-punk, funk, and life’s turgid experiences, where their futuristic and dystopian sound has developed.
Rock/Review Fiona Amaka - Cowards and Shadows
Fiona Amaka is a London-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose intense live performances with the Fiona Amaka Band are beginning to draw attention. Blues and soul infuse her distinctive folk-rock sound.