Discovering the new music underground around the globe

Folk/Review Larry Karpenko - Believe the Promise
Music creative Larry Karpenko unleashes new energy, emoting from the heart while focusing on love. Firmly anchored in Christian faith, a background in praise and worship, and Gospel Music Association membership, Larry ventures into new, personal spaces with his songwriting. Larry was a student of Pat Pattison, adopting many of his songwriting tools. Larry also enjoyed studying with Tom Jackson, learning how music is life-changing in live performance settings.

Electronic/Review LateNightBeatFeast - Transmission Seven
LateNightBeatFeast, an electronic producer based in Cambridge, England, is renowned for exploring the limits of various genres and influences. Drawing inspiration from science fiction and film soundtracks, LateNightBeatFeast creates a unique blend of sounds that captivate and transport the audience.

Pop/Review Le Concorde - Saint James
Le Concorde is the art-pop brainchild of LA-based songwriter Stephen Becker. Originally born of UK influences, Le Concorde reintroduced the high style of 80s "sophistpop" to the world of indie-pop music in the mid-00s, pulling in personnel from Scritti Politti and The Psychedelic Furs for a series of releases on iconic indie-pop labels March Records/What Are Records and Le Grand Magistery.

Rock/Review Lazywall - Tighaline
Lazywall are a Moroccan rock trio whose oriental alt rock hybrid is a tagine of traditional Arabic time signatures and instruments and powerful altrock. Singing in Arabic, the band covers topics like climate change, social injustice, integration, and corruption with a visceral intensity that removes language barriers and unites cultures. The band was formed in England by brothers Nao, Youssef, and Monz.

Country/Review Lucas Pasley - Laissez-Faire Love
Lucas Pasley is an old-time fiddler/banjoist and singer-songwriter from Sparta, NC, in the heart of the southern Appalachian Mountains. Rooted in traditional Appalachian and country music, Lucas often pulls lyrics from his family's writing in addition to his own, and there's an emphasis on instrumental solos and harmony singing throughout his music. On the traditional music side, Lucas plays in the band Gap Civil and has worked to preserve and honor the music of Alleghany County, NC, and the surrounding areas.

Electronic/Review Larry Karpenko - The Horizon
Music creative Larry Karpenko unleashes new energy, emoting from the heart while focusing on love. Firmly anchored in Christian faith, a background in praise and worship, and Gospel Music Association membership, Larry ventures into new, personal spaces with his songwriting. Larry was a student of Pat Pattison, adopting many of his songwriting tools. Larry also enjoyed studying with Tom Jackson, learning how music is life-changing in live performance settings.

Folk/Review Lordtheobald - SlapJack!
Lordtheobald - SlapJack!

Rock/Review Linkwells - For The First Time
Hailing from the scenic town of Malvern, Linkwells are a four-piece indie-rock band who are gaining attention for their distinctive sound. Blending experience and a shared love for melody, their sound is a seamless mix of influences, combining the anthemic energy of Britpop with a modern indie edge, earning them comparisons to iconic bands like The Stone Roses and Oasis.

Pop/Review LimaVii - The Union of Souls
Lidia Magdalena Pozańska, professionally known as LimaVii, is a Polish singer, songwriter, dancer, model, and energy healer. Her music goes beyond entertainment, harnessing healing frequencies to create transformative experiences. As a lyricist and co-composer, LimaVii has always been passionate about music, dreaming from a young age of sharing her talent with the world.

Pop/Review Laughing Cats - Love On Fire
Laughing Cats, formed by NYU MFA grad Lauren Schiff and ex-Third Eye Blind member Tony Fredianelli, blend pop and alternative to create bold, narrative-driven music. Their DIY approach and debut album, Funny Money, mark them as indie pop innovators.

Folk/Review Larry Karpenko - The River
Music creative Larry Karpenko unleashes new energy, emoting from the heart while focusing on love. Firmly anchored in Christian faith, a background in praise and worship, and Gospel Music Association membership, Larry ventures into new, personal spaces with his songwriting. Larry was a student of Pat Pattison, adopting many of his songwriting tools. Larry also enjoyed studying with Tom Jackson, learning how music is life-changing in live performance settings.

Pop/Review Layla Kaylif - God's Keeper
Layla Kaylif is an English-Arab singer-songwriter best known for her evergreen ode to Shakespeare—Shakespeare in Love—a song that quietly traveled the world, leaving its mark across Asia and beyond. A writer at heart, Kaylif crafts introspective, cinematic music that blends melodic pop with deeper lyrical questions.

R&B/Review LTB - Further Than A Memory
LTB has built a reputation for crafting music that connects deeply with listeners. His rich vocal tone, emotive vibrato, and introspective storytelling set him apart in today’s pop and R&B landscape. Inspired by the likes of Joji, Steve Lacy, and James Blake, LTB seamlessly blends soulful vocals with modern production to create a sound that is both timeless and uniquely his own.

Rock/Review La Need Machine - Pourquoi? C'est L'Amour!
La Need Machine is the latest rock and roll band from Seattle making noise with a melodic indie rock sound, well-crafted lyrics, and a powerful message. La Need Machine makes strategic use of the band's talents, including female and male vocal harmonizing, memorable guitar hooks, and prominent use of cello, keyboards, and saxophone. Neurodivergent lead singer Elise is not afraid to talk about her successful life with autism, despite current perceptions.

Pop/Review Larry Karpenko - Fare Thee Well
Music creative Larry Karpenko unleashes new energy, emoting from the heart while focusing on love. Firmly anchored in Christian faith, a background in praise and worship, and Gospel Music Association membership, Larry ventures into new, personal spaces with his songwriting. Larry was a student of Pat Pattison, adopting many of his songwriting tools. Larry also enjoyed studying with Tom Jackson, learning how music is life-changing in live performance settings.

Pop/Review LUNA & The Gents - Je Ne Peux Pas T'Oublier (Radio Edit)
With LUNA & The Gents comes ‘Swinging Vintage Pop’ from Basel, Switzerland. Together with her formidable Gents, LUNA conjures up a vintage mix of swing, tramp, pop-folk, country, and chanson. And with her strong voice, LUNA lends credibility to her compositions, and her gents impress with their rich, grooving sound.

Pop/Review LTB - Butterflies
Annapolis-based pop and R&B artist LTB is best known for his rich tone and beautiful vibrato that evokes the ubiquitous sound of classic singers from the mid-twentieth century. His definitive talent for composing, singing, and producing his own music makes him an artist to watch in the coming years. Best known for his love of emotion-provoking lyrics, unexpected beats, and jazz influences, he easily crosses the pop and R&B music genres.

Pop/Review Larry Karpenko - Heart Calls Love
Music creative Larry Karpenko unleashes new energy, emoting from the heart while focusing on love. Firmly anchored in Christian faith, a background in praise and worship, and a Gospel Music Association member, Larry ventures into new, personal spaces with his songwriting. Larry was a student of Pat Pattison, adopting many of his songwriting tools. Larry also enjoyed studying with Tom Jackson, learning how music is life-changing in live performance settings.

Pop/Review Limitless - That Girl
Limitless are Marco, Riccardo, and Massimo, an adult contemporary pop trio from Tuscany. Steeped in classical harmonic textures and timeless production, their music sends a message of growth, love, hope, and faith in God.

Electronic/Review Luke Tangerine - Ipanema Rendezvous (feat. Kate Pending)
Hailing from Frankfurt, Germany, Luke Tangerine is a musical virtuoso and aural innovator. His musical odyssey began as a live performer, wielding the guitar as his instrument of choice in various bands and projects. He immersed himself in the sounds of funk, jazz-rock, and fusion, where he crafted his musical expressions through intricate melodies, harmonies, and rhythms.