Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Hip-Hop/Review AmgTask - Pain In My Heart
AmgTask is more than a name—it’s a testimony of survival, transformation, and truth. A melodic trap artist born in the heart of East Atlanta and now rooted in Florida, his music isn’t just made for the charts—it’s crafted for the soul. What began behind a church drum set has evolved into a sound that captures the rawness of the streets, the weight of struggle, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going.
Afrobeat/Review Salatiel - Fine Pikin
Salatiel has been expressing himself through music from an early age. A visionary by nature, he anticipates trends before they become popular, forging his own unique path in the musical landscape. Pianist, drummer, singer, songwriter, and producer, Salatiel has been passionate about music since childhood, out of both personal desire and vital necessity.
Rock/Review ULTAN JP - Tempest
Ultan JP is a Dublin-based singer-songwriter whose music is steeped in decades of rock 'n' roll energy. Originally from Belfast, he’s been crafting original songs all his adult life, drawing influence from the primal force of early rockers like Jerry Lee Lewis and Eddie Cochran, through the golden eras of the '60s and '70s, and into the hard-hitting sounds of '80s R&B, punk, and heavy metal.
Folk/Review Ben Heyworth - Creatures
Ben Heyworth is a singer-songwriter based in Manchester, UK. “Older, wiser, and steeped in introspection, Heyworth returns under his own name with a new sonic compass: one that points not to spectacle but to story, to subtlety, to soul. A warm map of memory and meaning.” Formerly known as This Morning Call.
Folk/Review Saint Nick the Lesser - Train Tracks
Saint Nick the Lesser, hailing from Upland, United States, emerged onto the music scene in January of 2025 following the completion of a full-length album amidst the global pandemic.
Rock/Review The project - death of me
The project is the brainchild of the California rock scene’s own James Davis, who originally made waves in the 00s with his previous band Shameless as lead guitarist.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.
Rock/Review Rosetta West - Dora Lee (Gravity)
Rosetta West is a blues rock band from Illinois. Their music frequently includes elements of psychedelia and world folk music, and their lyrical themes often venture into mysticism and spirituality. Founder and songwriter Joseph Demagore handles vocals, guitars, and keyboards. Jason X plays bass and keyboards, and he has been a co-producer and sound engineer since the Labyrinth album. Joe and Jay both play percussion, along with drummer Nathan Q. Scratch, who refuses to be photographed.
Metal/Review The7thGatekeeper - The Hoard
The7thGatekeeper is making music that is raw and real, blending influences including Dolly Parton, Jason Isbell, Muse, and Slipknot.
Pop/Review Ava Valianti - Distant
Ava Valianti is a 15-year-old singer-songwriter from Newbury, Massachusetts, blending pop and indie influences into a sound that’s raw, heartfelt, and unmistakably her own. With a voice that balances aching vulnerability and indie edge, Ava crafts songs that linger — equal parts emotional confession and infectious melody.
Pop/Review FRUM - Whirpool
FRUM is the artist project by Jenný Kragesteen, a Faroese musician known for her ability to push the boundaries of experimental pop music with her distinctive sound that blends ethereal vocals, intricate production, and deeply personal storytelling. Growing up in the Faroe Islands, close to breaking waves and green mountains, Jenný released her first single, “Birdstone,” in 2016. This was followed by a number of singles and striking visuals and music videos.
Rock/Review Deflecting Ghosts - Broken
Deflecting Ghosts is a rock and alternative metal band based in Hutchinson, Kansas. What began as Luke Fitzgerald’s personal creative refuge during the final chapter of his previous band has since grown into a powerful trio. In early 2025, Luke's wife and longtime collaborator Rhema and drummer Austin joined the project, deepening its emotional core and expanding its sonic reach.
Rock/Review Moon Construction Kit - Long John Silver
Moon Construction Kit is the one-man project of Olivier Cornu, a musician and songwriter exploring the intersection of alternative pop, synthpop, cinematic textures, and late 60s influences. With a fascination for timeless, otherworldly aesthetics, his music blends dreamy harmonies and immersive soundscapes, creating a universe where the past and future collide.
Rock/Review Penny Lame - Strawberry Heart
Penny Lame creates alt-rock songs that resonate with themes of heartbreak, girlhood, and ghosts. Penny Lame makes music for late nights and long drives—hazy memories soaked in nostalgia and quiet fury. It's suburban, sentimental, and strangely magical.
Electronic/Review Piper Connolly - GLITCHGIRL.EXE (Remix)
As an emerging Phoenix-born alternative pop star, Piper Connolly solidifies herself as a bold innovator both through her passionate singing and songwriting, establishing a sonic landscape best described as like eating “caffeine-laced Pop Rocks.” Often compared to having the vocal prowess of Hayley Williams and Avril Lavigne, Connolly takes her listeners on an eccentric musical journey through rock ‘n’ roll, ska, and ‘90s grunge, with hints of R&B, utilizing the rock and pop eras to outline and reflect upon her unique life experiences.
Pop/Review Starry Venus - Soul
Starry Venus creates music that bridges the cosmic and the earthly, blending organic and digital sounds into transformative, multidimensional experiences. Her soulful compositions, crafted with handpans, synthesizers, piano, and vocals, are born from pure, intuitive channeling, inviting listeners to connect with their authentic selves. Rooted in Sedona, Arizona, and inspired by a lifetime of spiritual exploration, her work transcends genres and expectations.
Rock/Review Bladderwrack - So Damned Alpha
Bladderwrack is a 3-man rant rock band playing protest music with uncompromising and unique lyrical content. Bladderwrack was formed as a reaction to the repellent events and specimens dominating our headlines and media, and every song is a tirade directed at a deserving muse.
Folk/Review Marie Minet - Je serais tout ce que tu veux (High Life Edition Acoustic)
Marie Minet’s musical career began with her debut album, Clair Obscur, which fused French chanson with influences from Portugal and Cape Verde. Now, with “Je serais tout ce que tu veux (High Life Edition Acoustic),” Marie embarks on a new chapter of her journey, one that dives deeper into the rhythms of West Africa and celebrates her strong connection to Ghana.
Rock/Review Apache Rose - Hello
Born in Moscow and raised on a steady diet of American and British rock, Apache Rose fuses grunge grit with alt-rock dynamics. Their debut album, Attention! (2021), racked up over 1.5 million YouTube views and earned praise across US, UK, and European indie press.
Electronic/Review The Parachute Testers - Don't Want To Know
The Parachute Testers are a group of sonic explorers based in Southeast Ireland featuring musicians from Wexford, Leeds (UK), and Ukraine. Their sound blends soaring female vocals reminiscent of Mazzy Star, London Grammar, and The XX with soundscapes in the realms of Elbow, This Is The Kit, Zero 7, and The Beatles.
Folk/Review Joseph Kuhl - Helene
Joseph Kuhl is an independent musician and a survivor of Hurricane Helene, September 2024. During the 12-day power outage that followed, he found himself trapped in the dark—trees blocking his doors and covering his roof—waiting for friends to come help. With nothing but his dobro in hand, he turned to music to process the experience.