DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Pop/Review Mark Anthony Bartolo - Up Brown
Mark Anthony Bartolo is a Maltese singer-songwriter, guitarist, and music teacher whose sound blends emotional storytelling with melodic indie-pop and acoustic textures. With experience in national competitions such as the Malta Eurovision Song Contest and X Factor Malta, Mark continues to grow as an independent artist, creating heartfelt songs that connect through honesty and atmosphere. His music combines intimate vocals, expressive guitar work, and cinematic elements, offering listeners a warm, relatable, and authentic sound.
Pop/Review Mark Anthony Bartolo - Shooting Star
Mark Anthony Bartolo is a Maltese singer-songwriter, guitarist, and music teacher whose sound blends emotional storytelling with melodic indie-pop and acoustic textures. With experience in national competitions such as the Malta Eurovision Song Contest and X Factor Malta, Mark continues to grow as an independent artist, creating heartfelt songs that connect through honesty and atmosphere. His music combines intimate vocals, expressive guitar work, and cinematic elements, offering listeners a warm, relatable, and authentic sound.
Rock/Review Mick J. Clark - It's Christmas Party Time
Mick J. Clark is a singer/songwriter on the Sonorus Record Label with over 1,000,000 Spotify streams on his songs; he reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 2 in the USA iTunes Top 100 Rock Songs in June 2020 with: We Know It's True. He has written over 60 songs, of which 54 are being played by Emerge Music in shops, and with two songs on the ‘Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 9’ album, which reached No. 1 in the iTunes Electronic Chart.
Country/Review Michellar - We Both Can Fall (feat. Gracie Lou)
Michellar hails from the vibrant music scene of San Francisco, United States. She has been writing songs from the age of 15 and had a 40-year hiatus from the skill. Until recently, her songwriting craft has been ignited by a confidence-boosting acceptance to The de Young Museum Open Call Exhibition in 2023.
Rock/Review My Glass World - It Only Takes A Minute
My Glass World in its current incarnation has two members: Jamie Telford and Sean Read. They are ably assisted by a range of players such as Steven Gilchrist, Jon Kensington, Little Barrie, and Jimi Scandal, who all have notable pedigrees.
Hip-Hop/Review Mike Chek - The Ghostface Tape 3
Mike Chek, hailing from the heart of Detroit, emerges as a beacon of raw talent in the underground rap scene. With a pen dripping in authenticity and a voice that resonates with the streets, Mike Chek is more than just a rapper; he's a lyrical maestro, weaving narratives of urban struggle and triumph. Born and raised in the gritty neighborhoods of Detroit, Mike Chek found solace and expression through music at an early age.
Electronic/Review mxguinness - Viventis
mxguinness may be rising fast, but calling him “new” misses the truth. A seasoned electronic producer and multidisciplinary artist, he spent years off the radar refining his craft, evolving his sound, and building a clear creative direction. In August 2025, he quietly released two warm-up singles on SoundCloud, early signals of what was coming next. Now the real chapter begins.
Electronic/Review Max Macready - Holding Pattern
Max Macready is a musical transmission from a lost future—where analog tech, neon-lit spaceports, and pulsing synths converge. Hailing from the UK, the duo crafts a sound rooted in synthwave, electronic, and post-punk, pulling deep influence from the progressive ambition of Yes and Rush, the rhythmic energy of The Police, and the cinematic textures of John Carpenter.
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Electronic/Review Mike Galvin - Riding Giants
Mike Galvin began his musical journey with classical training before being drawn into the underground rave scene in Dublin, Ireland, in the 2000s after a brief spell playing in indie bands. Further inspiration was drawn from an appreciation of jazz and improvisational styles, epic movie scores, and the kinetic beats of the Berlin and Detroit house music and techno scenes before a move to Toronto in 2015.
Folk/Review Moira Chicilo - Reviver
Moira Chicilo is an indie/folk artist hailing from Vancouver, Canada. Her influences are roots/Americana artists such as Lucinda Williams or Gillian Welch. Vocally she sounds like Aimee Mann (in the personability of her delivery), with a Randy Newman depth and quirk to her songwriting. The fragility of nature, loss, human connection, and choices are themes in her music, and she has been described as holding "the soulful tenderness of Carole King and the heavier grunginess of Radiohead."
Hip-Hop/Review MODUL8 - Corpse Sonata Vol. I
MODUL8 is a Dutch artist and AI innovator with a two-decade history of exploring sonic extremes. His musical journey began in high school with a passion for high-energy genres like speedcore, metal, drum & bass, and breakcore, alongside a fascination with language that led him to poetry and battle rap. After feeling uninspired by contemporary music and leveraging his work at the forefront of artificial intelligence, he began to develop unique workflows in his own "music labs."
Electronic/Review Mars_999 - Prízraky v Tmách
Mars_999 is the solo moniker of Slovak singer-producer Juraj Péč, known for fusing analog electronics with cinematic, art-driven visuals. After years with the alt band Čisté Tvary, he now focuses on concise, mood-heavy songs that live between club shadow and film frame.
Rock/Review Moletrap - Mid Welsh, Pt. 1
Moletrap - Mid Welsh, Pt. 1
Rock/Review Mike Masser - 5
Mike Masser spent the early ‘00s in a rock band that was able to carve out a piece of local success. After that, he went on to play in several cover bands because as a guitarist, he couldn’t stay away from the stage. After some time he was burnt out and spent a decade focusing his attention everywhere but music. He couldn’t stay away forever, though, and decided to pick back up not only his guitar but also his voice.
Rock/Review Mars_999 - V Zákrutách
Emerging Slovak artist Mars_999 just dropped V Zákrutách (“In the Curves”), the latest single from his upcoming debut album—a hypnotic, slow-burn indie track that blurs the lines between dream pop intimacy, experimental alt-rock, and DIY grit.
Pop/Review Mike Stewart Theory - It Reaches Us
Mike Stewart Theory, also known as Mikey2Hats, hails from Austin, United States, delivering a unique blend of psychedelic and indietronic vibes with a groovy 80's soul twist. The band members, including Marcus Praed on the Moog synth and Julio Figueroa on drums, joined forces with Mike to create their latest original single, "It Reaches Us."
A Timeless Piano Ballad with Modern Soul
Michael Lawson is a Birmingham (AL)-based singer-songwriter with a diverse musical palate. His debut work, Side 2, is an Americana gem that was heralded by Jeff Berger of Americana Highways, among other music scribes, for its timeless feel and hooks. His follow-up, "Captain Americana," saw Michael gain his first national airplay on non-com stations for the songs "Moonshine" and "Heaven with Me."
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.
Mitch Linker's “If I’m Being Honest” Is a Quietly Loud Statement
Mitch Linker is a Connecticut-based singer/songwriter who composes lush, melodic, wistful, 70s-influenced pop rock. Fans of artists such as Elton John, REM, Rufus Wainwright, Fountains of Wayne, Ron Sexsmith, Matthew Sweet, and Squeeze will surely enjoy his thoughtful yet instantly hummable melodies, distinct voice, and rich production.