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Metal/Review Oceans & Omens - II: Aether
Washing up on the shores of Perth, Western Australia, and Mission Beach, Queensland, Oceans & Omens blend the rawness of quintessential old-school metalcore with melodic guitar hooks, groove-driven riffs, catchy choruses, and neck-snapping breakdowns. All interwoven into an epic narrative of gods, demons, the end of days, and the horrors that lurk beneath the waves. Comprised of Rowan Leah (lead guitar), Aaron Ganley (rhythm guitar), Nathan Menage (bass), and Kieran Wallace (drums), the five-piece is rounded out by veritable giant Sean O’Brien bringing his highly dynamic vocal range to the intricate, rhythmic instrumentation.
Pop/Review Olie Beckett - Effortlessly
Olie Beckett’s love for music has existed for as long as he can remember, even before becoming an artist. His first passion was to become a DJ. He admired the skills of DJs like Marshmello. As a fan of most genres of music, his first memories involved listening to the music his father would play as he worked in his radio office. His mom loved music, and Olie would listen to her hum along with her favorites on the radio.
Rock/Review Origins of Nebulae - Motion Blur
Formed in Marseille, the group is built on a solid friendship between Gwendan Percevault, Marin Boutonnet, Damien Lazzarini, and later, Dylan De Angelis. Their meeting at high school marks the beginning of an exciting musical adventure, at the origins of a project that will become the Origins of Nebulae. From their first steps, they chose to compose together, favoring collective musical creation, which resulted in their first album in 2017, “Keep Breathing.”
EDM/Review Olesia Glants - Movin
Olesia Glants makes a bold statement and unleashes a seductive sonic whirlwind on her new single, Movin. Ukraine-born Glants has been immersed in the music world since her early years and has traveled extensively with her circus crew, drawing inspiration from global cultures. Now based in Dubai, Olesia enjoys being part of a vibrant and striking creative community that attracts artists and performers worldwide. Embracing complete artistic independence without influential producers and major record label support behind her, Glants enjoys creative freedom to develop and progress naturally.
Jazz/Review On a Limb - Cut to the Chase
On a Limb formed in 2016, initially as a way for three Cincinnati-based musicians to collectively practice free improvisation. As chemistry quickly developed, they began writing, performing, and recording original music, with their first release, “Glimpse #1,” dropping in November 2018. Pianist Andrew Haug is the primary composer and arranger for the group, writing for the specific musical personalities of bassist Ethan Marsh and drummer Charlie Schefft.
Hip-Hop/Review Голос КАА - OP-1
Meet Голос КАА, formerly a part of the local dark jazz project Fugu Quintet in Saint Petersburg. Now based in Singapore, he's an artist more focused on hip-hop-related genres and sub-genres. Despite having four releases—three EPs and one single—he's still on the verge of a breakthrough, continuously shaping his sound, which varies from experimental alt-hip-hop to more mainstream sides.
R&B/Interview Obi Alfred - Follow Me
Obi Alfred is carrying the torch of classic R&B for a new generation. Born in New Jersey and raised in Texas, the Nigerian-American’s distinctive style pays tribute to the legends of the genre while pushing into bold, modern territory. Now, with the most compelling music of his young career, Obi is establishing himself as one of the most vital new voices in R&B.
R&B/Review Obi Alfred - Follow Me
Obi Alfred is carrying the torch of classic R&B for a new generation. Born in New Jersey and raised in Texas, the Nigerian-American’s distinctive style pays tribute to the legends of the genre while pushing into bold, modern territory. Now, with the most compelling music of his young career, Obi is establishing himself as one of the most vital new voices in R&B.
Rock/Review Onism E - I'm Sorry
Like a whirlwind force of nature, indie rockers Onism E sweep you into their hard-hitting world of passion and catharsis. Frontwoman and songwriter Eline Chavez channels a wild rock n' roll journey, from California dreamer to Texas tough to ruling the NYC streets. Armed with steal-your-face riffs and gut-wrenching lyrics, Eline lets loose like her heroes, Patti Smith, Bonnie Raitt, Chrissie Hynde, and Joan Jett.
Dance/Review Ozz Gold - Give You My Love
Ozz Gold is a producer and DJ based in Las Vegas. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Ozz moved to Vegas and started his music career. Transitioning his call from military service to uplifting thousands through music, Ozz finds fulfillment when he looks out at a room of people dancing to his music.
Hip-Hop/Review Oddsmokee - The Good, the Bad and the Oddy
Born in Thousand Oaks, California, and raised primarily in New York's 518, Oddsmokee is a singer, writer, rapper, pianist, graphic designer, video director, producer, and audio engineer. He found making music in 2019 as a way to escape a dark road of criminal charges through drug dealing as well as to help overcome addiction. Oddsmokee spans a wide range of sounds, blending a variety of genres such as rock, rap/hip-hop, pop, emo trap, and country.