Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Pop/Review Kristin Venae - Still Here
Starting her live performance tours and artist development as a member of various bands such as the Latin group ‘Ritmo De Tropical,’ ‘Loose Minds,’ and 'The Magnificent Companeros.’ Kristin Venae's highly anticipated debut album, ‘Black Widow,’ is a nostalgic and refreshing blend of pop/R&B and rock/soul. Influenced as a child by artists such as Prince, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, & Ricky Martin, influences that give a unique blend of genres from start to finish.
Classical/Review Karen Salicath Jamali - Dreams of Angels
Karen Salicath Jamali is a multi-award-winning composer and pianist since 2015 and a professional American artist for the last 30 years, born in Denmark. She lives in New York and Florida. Performed solo at Carnegie Hall, New York, eight times with her music. Winner of the Clouzine Music Award 2024 for best instrumental works. 2 Nominations from The Josie Music Award. 2023. Inducted into The Akademia Music Award Hall of Fame 2023.
R&B/Review KARMA - The Mistletoe
KB, Keymah Renee & Miesha MonRoe, friends hailing from Memphis, TN, drawn together by their aligned values and true musical passion that has withstood the test of time and space, are international recording artists performing as a group named KARMA. They don't associate with a particular genre but instead tap into any and all music styles, choosing to express their feelings and thoughts onstage like it's their personal playground.
Electronic/Review Kadeus - Manticore
Kadeus is a Swiss electronic music collective. Broadly speaking, their genre can be described as bass music, but more precisely, their music oscillates between Future Bass and Dubstep. If you’re familiar with Illenium, Slander, San Holo, Excision, or Dr. Ozi, you’ll find similar sounds, as these artists form the basis of their inspirations. Kadeus is not just a music group; it’s also an entity with values, including a desire to highlight the work of those behind the scenes, as well as a sensitivity to climate issues.
Rock/Review Kilravock - Incompatibility / Working Class Hero
Kilravock is the solo project of Omaha area producer Steven W. Smith, of The Alliterates, Lucid Fugue, Megaton, and Valley of Shadows. This project takes a vast array of influences from stoner/doom rock, heavy rock, progressive rock, post-metal, post-punk, industrial, and even some EDM.
R&B/Review KARMA - SIS (She's Something)
Meet KARMA, the electrifying trio from Memphis, TN, where soul and passion collide to create something magical. From the heart of the South, these three women fuse the raw energy of hip-hop with the timeless beauty of R&B, delivering performances that leave crowds in awe. Born from the grit of a city that lives and breathes music, each member of KARMA found salvation and purpose in their craft, singing and rapping their way through life’s struggles, triumphs, and everything in between.
Pop/Review Kaiwyn - Off and On
Kaiwyn (pronounced “Kai” “wern”) is an Australian-based singer-songwriter who chose to complete his medical degree while remaining passionately knotted with his thirst for music. Kaiwyn has always been a creative being and melodically inclined, growing up on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After graduating medical school in Australia, Kaiwyn was stationed in Tamworth, NSW (Australian Capital for Country Music) for internship and residency, where he participated in the Tamworth Busking Championships, mainly performing covers and his originals.
Electronic/Review Kerian von Heyden - Final Horizon
Kerian von Heyden is a musician and producer from Leipzig, Germany. He has been experimenting for years to find out where he belongs, and he thinks he has finally found himself. He is gradually releasing his first tracks, some of which have been buried deep in a desk drawer for some time. He likes electronic music accompanied by vocals. That's also the style he produces.
Pop/Review Koburg - This Game Called Love
Koburg is a symphonic metal solo artist hailing from Winchester, UK. A true one-woman band, she writes all her own music, performs every vocal and instrument, and brings her unique vision to life with every track.
Pop/Review Katie Belle - West Coast
Katie Belle is an American pop artist, singer-songwriter, and model from the state of Georgia. 2023 Pop Vocalist of the Year "Josie Music Awards" Katie currently works with producer Fabio Campedelli in LA. Belle was admitted to The Recording Academy this past summer and is now a Grammy voting member!
Country/Review Kevin Defeo - Kiss My Cash
Kevin Defeo is a northwest NJ-based singer/songwriter primarily in the Country/Americana/Honk Tonk genre. He is a NJ native with deep southern roots. Kevin Defeo is equally comfortable performing original and cover material in any setting. He has performed in songwriter showcases, festivals, and fundraisers and has opened for national acts such as James Maddock and Thomas Gabriel.
Rock/Review Kings Of Decay - Turning Upside Down
Kings Of Decay are 4 guys from a time when tattoos meant outlaws, leather jackets and jeans were mandatory for rockers, and stage diving was still allowed, bring on the experience of smoky and sweaty clubs of the 90s back on stage. Raw and unfiltered, the songs tell the stories of a long, rocky, and winding road called life.
Electronic/Interview Kazush - Electric Reverie
Kazush, a DJ, producer, and influencer, hails from Tel Aviv’s vibrant music scene. His journey spans from underground clubs in Israel to international stages. Inspired by the city’s eclectic sounds, he honed his skills behind the decks, curated cutting-edge tracks on his radio show, and caught MTV Israel’s attention. After moving to Los Angeles, he collaborated with diverse musicians, blending Middle Eastern melodies with West Coast beats. Kazush’s music transcends borders, inviting listeners to dance and dream. His next release promises to be a sonic revelation!
Pop/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - The Drawer
Kelsie Kimberlin is an American-Ukrainian musician and singer. Her work is not only accessible and entertaining but also steeped in important social themes and dual meanings, underscoring her deep understanding of the power of creative music to evoke change. From an early age, Kelsie immersed herself in music, singing in choirs, participating in Yoko Ono’s Peace Project, and spending much of her childhood in music studios working on an endless stream of original songs.
Rock/Review Kwolek - Some Evenings
Kwolek makes music in a closet in Boulder, CO. He writes, plays, and records everything, which takes forever. He is releasing a series of singles, each with its own short story, paired with a B-side rescued from the archives. He used to play various instruments and wear costumes in a band called Lima Research Society. His earliest memory is of music-induced frisson, and he has been on a quest to capture those chills ever since.
Pop/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - Twinkle
Kelsie Kimberlin is an American-Ukrainian musician and singer. Her work is not only accessible and entertaining but also steeped in important social themes and dual meanings, underscoring her deep understanding of the power of creative music to evoke change. From an early age, Kelsie immersed herself in music, singing in choirs, participating in Yoko Ono’s Peace Project, and spending much of her childhood in music studios working on an endless stream of original songs.
Pop/Review Karen Harding - Invisible Stranger
Karen Harding is a singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Australia, whose debut single "I Didn't Realise" released in May 2021, marked the beginning of a musical and personal journey of exploration. Karen has since been pushing the boundaries of creativity, collaborating with a diverse range of artists and producers from around the world.
Rock/Review Kingdom Calm - Follow The Leader
Sydney rock band Kingdom Calm have been making waves ever since bursting onto the scene in 2021 with their unique sound and electric live shows. Hailing from Sydney’s inner west, their songs explore everything from gambling addiction to unrequited love to general relativity, yet always remaining grounded in the reality of what it means to be... and not to be... by providing a window into the lives of characters from all walks of life.
Pop/Review KC Star - wanted
KC Star got his start by posting pop/rap covers on his SoundCloud back in 2017, amassing over 150k plays today. He now writes, records, and produces his own original music inspired by his favorite pop stars like Kesha, Lady Gaga, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Dua Lipa. His last release, U LIKE BOYS, found an audience on TikTok upon its release, boosting KC Star's audience up 10,000 listeners in one week. He has amassed over 120,000 streams across his catalog, and his songs have been played over 900,000 times on TikTok.
Rock/Review Kwolek - Ronnie Stole This Riff / Kim Is Desperate
Kwolek makes music in a small apartment in Boulder, CO. His 4th solo LP, Masks, is comprised of 10 textured, meticulous songs of protest, beauty, and weirdness and took 3 years to make. Masks are a thematic element throughout the album - hiding, revealing, fakery, invisibility, and bald honesty brushed off as just a joke. He attempts to ensure that no two bars of any song are exactly the same - that everything is in constant flux and evolution. His earliest memory is of feeling frisson from music, and he has been on a quest to capture those chills ever since.