Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Interview - Jess Yaffa
Jess Yaffa is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter from New York who combines relatable lyrics with a smooth and upbeat pop/rock sound. She began singing at four years old and honed her songwriting skills throughout middle and high school in order to understand the struggles and excitement of growing up. In 2019 she released her debut EP, “intro,” produced by Grammy-winning producer Scott Jacoby and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Emily Lazar.
Rock/Review John Deering - Strip Mall Jesus
John Deering found his passion for songwriting after years of playing others' songs. Inspired by the grunge era, he chased music but was sidetracked by life—family, work, and responsibility. In 2016, he took a leap, diving into songwriting at Twin Town Guitar in Minneapolis. With a dedication to the craft, he transformed a long-held dream into reality, creating music that speaks from the soul.
Folk/Review Josh Jensen - This Is Where We Landed
Josh Jensen grew up in eastern Washington, raised on the likes of Grand Ole Opry greats Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and Charley Pride. Soon enough he and his cousins were performing for the family, which led naturally enough into forming bands of his own. A trip to the iconic Seattle studio The Dutchman to track a pop-punk record for his band Popular by Association with producer Gary Mula (Damien Jurado) in 2000 marked his first step into the world of professional recording.
Pop/Review JD Kelleher - Turn It Around
London-based LGBT Irish singer-songwriter JD Kelleher has had a wild & wonderful year in music after storming the UK Dance/Club Chart Top Ten three times with club remixes of his recent songs and a big uptick in streaming & radio play of their music in the UK & Ireland.
Rock/Review Jane N' The Jungle - Disco Lemonade
Heavy-hitting truths, loud guitars, and an infectious energy make up the DNA of Phoenix, AZ’s modern rock band, Jane N’ The Jungle, formed as a garage rock band in 2013 with childhood friends Jordan White and Brian Dellis. The band has an unquenched thirst for communication that demands attention with powerful lead vocals and guitars that cut like a knife with a take-no-prisoners attitude influenced by a combination of alternative rock, metal, and a touch of punk.
Pop/Review Jackie Moontan - The Dark Side Of The Tanning Bed
Jackie Moontan is a moon man, or so he claims. Other claims include that he crash-landed his spaceship into a Mississippi swamp in the mid-70s, that he was partially blinded by seeing Elvis perform in a glitzy rhinestone suit in Las Vegas, and that he taught James Brown how to do the funky chicken, the last claim being highly questionable.
Folk/Review John Michael Hersey - Smoke Rings
Singer/songwriter/actor John Michael Hersey has released twenty albums of his music, including the January 2025 album Smoke Rings. Known for his sophisticated yet accessible melding of rock, pop, folk, blues, and country, Hersey is first and foremost a storyteller who wields a mean guitar.
Afrobeat/Review Jay J. Ra - Sweet Stories 2 (Soulful Solo Version)
Jay J. Ra is a singer-songwriter, a versatile artist with several musical accomplishments in his repertoire. His genre of music and vocal styles ranges from pop to R&B, Afrobeat, classical (opera), and gospel. He was born on May 11, 1987, as Dadrien Brown, in Kingston, Jamaica. He has roots as a singer in the church; however, he had always wished to showcase his talent internationally and across all walks of life, so he decided to make a career in music at the young age of fourteen.
Electronic/Review Jake Major - The Amsterdam Tapes, Vol. 1
Jake Major is a young, emerging artist from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He channels 1980s synth influences from Jean-Michel Jarre, Giorgio Moroder, Vangelis, John Foxx, and more into a modern, totally unique blend of a mass of electronic genres and styles, whilst still evoking this unexplainable nostalgic sound that, if you’re Jake’s age, reminds you of a past you never knew, and then blasts you into the retrospective vision of the future that was so prevalent in pop culture back then.
Classical/Review John C Buttigieg - Perspectives - Solo Piano
John C Buttigieg is a British-Maltese neoclassical artist, broadcast composer, and contemporary solo pianist based in London. Known for his cinematic approach, John’s sound is meditative, experimentally abstract, and minimalistic. He regularly writes music for productions and broadcasts and has featured in national media, including the BBC and ITV.
Hip-Hop/Review Jordan Eric - Dead Flowers
Jordan Eric - Dead Flowers
Electronic/Review Jean-Philippe Ruelle - Impulsein (feat. Micheline Van Hautem)
Jean-Philippe Ruelle one day, he played the piano. One day, he tossed the scores. One day, he composed. One day, you will listen. No one is safe!
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.
Folk/Review Julia Kotova - World Music
Julia Kotova presents songs of different nations of the world. You'll make a wonderful journey across continents without leaving home.
Rock/Review Janita - Real Deal
From the outset of her career, Janita has commanded attention. As a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter, she has uniquely defied convention yet repeatedly enjoyed mainstream success.
Pop/Review jazzygold - ex-friends
jazzygold is the artist project of Jasmin Mote. Her unique blend of R&B and soul-pop is unmistakable, characterized by her candid lyrics, soulful voice, and captivating visuals. Her music is honest, and that authenticity shines through in her voice, lyrics, and sound. As a woman of color from the Faroe Islands, jazzygold embarked on this project to provide a mirror for young girls like her, both in her country and around the world.
Pop/Review Javi Carabalí - La Situación
Javi Carabalí is a latin music composer, producer, singer, rapper, and guitarist. He is breaking down music genre barriers and electrifying the Latin music industry with Spanish reggae songs, pop songs, and even Spanish rock.
Classical/Review John C Buttigieg - Prelude in G-Sharp Minor
John C Buttigieg is a British-Maltese neoclassical artist, broadcast composer, and contemporary solo pianist based in London. Known for his cinematic approach, John’s sound is meditative, experimentally abstract, and minimalistic. He regularly writes music for productions and broadcasts and has featured in national media, including the BBC and ITV.
Pop/Review Javi Carabalí - Tripletazo #2 Con Tu Amor
Javi Carabalí is a latin music composer, producer, singer, rapper, and guitarist. He is breaking down music genre barriers and electrifying the Latin music industry with Spanish reggae songs, pop songs, and even Spanish rock.
Pop/Review Jayce Star - Inside Your Love
Jayce Star is a Latino American artist/singer/songwriter/producer born from Dominican and Puerto Rican descent in New York City, NY. His father, who made his career as a band leader for a high-end top 40 band, showed him the ropes early on in his career while he was a young aspiring artist.