Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Country/Review Thompson Newkirk - What You Sippin On?
Thompson Newkirk is a nationally touring Southern pop-rock artist whose music pulses with city grit and coastal soul. Based in New York City, Newkirk delivers a relaxed yet magnetic energy through his guitar-driven sound, fusing heartfelt storytelling with commanding vocals, infectious melodies, and undeniable grooves. His lyrics strike a balance between connection and reflection, capturing life’s highs and lows with an easygoing authenticity.
EP Review: The Co$t of Life – “Destination: Unknown”
Blending 80's nostalgia with modern electronic rock, pop, and synthwave, The Co$t of Life is a solo project from Colorado-based songwriter and musician Jason Irving. Music has always been a journey and sanctuary for Jason, blending influences from the pop tunes of the 80's, the dynamic sounds of Mutemath and The Midnight, ambient beats of electronica, and cinematic scores by composers like Thomas Newman.
Rock/Review Transgalactica - The Great Escape: Famine
Transgalactica is a father-and-son progressive rock and metal band from Kraków, Poland, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Pop/Review Trude and Soldiers - Luftwaffe's Poesy
Trude and Soldiers is a magical group; their songs follow a logical perspective of military themes in the world, especially about German soldiers' vision. They sing about relevant topics with the influence of military alternative rock and a fusion of medieval genres narrated as a story by Trude, the German singer and vocalist of this band.
Electronic/Review The Numb Project - Dream
The Numb Project is the downtempo alias of Portland, Oregon, producer Chris Calarco, trafficking in moody atmospheres, abstract hip-hop grooves, and intricate, mutable rhythm.
Rock/Review Tom Minor - Next Stop Brixton
Hailing from London N1, singer-songwriter Tom Minor feels inspired by indie rock, new wave and punk, power pop, psychedelic and garage rock, soul, and R&B, etc. After several years of all kinds of uncredited hack writing for others in various parts of the globe Tom (né Miner) now focuses on his own brand of existential indie, gathering high praise all across the blogosphere for his debut album Eleven Easy Pieces on Anger & Disappointment.
Rock/Review Transgalactica - Joyce Of The Market
Transgalactica is a father-and-son progressive rock and metal band from Kraków, Poland, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Their music harks back to the symphonic rock bands Tomasz grew up with, mainly the Big Four: Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, and King Crimson.
Rock/Review The House Flies - Sweet Foxhound
Formed in the Midwest, The House Flies weave gothic atmosphere, post-punk textures, and a brooding melodic sensibility into their sound. Their debut, the Glimmer EP (2023), introduced their haunting style, followed by the full-length Mannequin Deposit (2024), which expanded their sonic palette and gained critical attention.
Hip-Hop/Review TwoZero1 - CALL TWO THE STRE3TZ1: LLAMAME
TwoZero1 Music Group is an independent collective and record label built on raw creativity, authenticity, and the spirit of street-born artistry. Founded by artists who live and breathe hip-hop, TwoZero1 represents more than just music—it’s a movement that blends grit, storytelling, and innovation.
Rock/Review The Mess:Age - SACRIFICE
The Mess:Age, a dynamic music group hailing from London, England, is led by the charismatic vocalist Glen Brandon "Ziggy," who also founded the band. Accompanying Ziggy are the talented Paul Gold on bass (known for his work with X Two Tribes) and Jaime Page on guitar (recognized for his contributions to Trilogy and Dark Universe). Their fusion of rock influences creates a distinctive sound that captivates audiences worldwide.
Folk/Review The Amanda Emblem Experiment - The Wood
Amanda Emblem is a singer, songwriter, and performer from Upper Kandanga in Queensland. Her career spans over 20 years, during which time she has performed all over the world with the world’s greatest rock and blues artists, including Kiss, Aerosmith, and Robert Cray. Amanda’s songs have won international awards, been featured on the TV series Neighbours, and continue to get regular international airplay.
Metal/Review The7thGatekeeper - Not to Be Taken
The7thGatekeeper is making music that is raw and real, blending influences including Dolly Parton, Jason Isbell, Muse, and Slipknot.
Rock/Review The Party After - Dopamine Machine
The Party After is an alternative rock group from Omaha, Nebraska.
Jazz/Review Threegonos - Questioni di pensiero
Founded by bassist Toni Armetta, The Threegonos—Modern Jazz Unity is a sextet known for its innovative approach to contemporary jazz. With a rich history of performances at major festivals, including Villa Celimontana, Jazz Festival at Villa Lazzaroni, Praja JazzFestival, and Jazz Image-Colosseo, and two critically acclaimed albums, the band creates original music that blends diverse musical traditions with the improvisational spirit of jazz, offering a sound that is both deeply rooted and continuously evolving.
Rock/Review Tom Minor - The Loneliest Person on Earth
Hailing from London N1, singer-songwriter Tom Minor feels inspired by indie rock, new wave and punk, power pop, psychedelic and garage rock, soul, and R&B, etc. After several years of all kinds of uncredited hack writing for others in various parts of the globe Tom (né Miner) now focuses on his own brand of existential indie, gathering high praise all across the blogosphere for his debut album Eleven Easy Pieces on Anger & Disappointment.
Hip-Hop/Review T.Y. - DUE 4 A WIN
T.Y., hailing from Jersey City, New Jersey, is the mastermind behind the original album "DUE 4 A WIN." Collaborating with Douggie, the executive engineer of the project, T.Y. crafted a unique sound that blends deep, vulnerable verses with soulful hooks.
Folk/Review Tellefs - Upstairs in a Tent (feat. Knut Kvifte Nesheim, Åsmund Reistad, Magnus Wiik & Tellef Kvifte)
After several decades as a central figure in the Norwegian music scene, Tellef Kvifte finally has his own band—fittingly named Tellefs. As a professor, he has shaped a generation of folk musicians and researchers through his work with the Norwegian Collection of Folk Music, the Universities of Oslo and Bergen, the Ole Bull Academy, and most recently at the Institute for Folk Culture and Folk Music in Rauland.
Rock/Review The7thGatekeeper - Amulet
The7thGatekeeper, hailing from Barry, South Wales, UK, is a multi-talented artist who writes, arranges, performs, records, and mixes his music.
Rock/Review The Crystal Bullets - Heart Of A Whore
Dive into the raw energy and untamed spirit of The Crystal Bullets, a rising force in the world of rock music. Hailing from Colle di Val d'Elsa, in Italy, The Crystal Bullets delivers a potent blend of captivating melodies, explosive riffs, and powerhouse rhythms that defy genre boundaries. With influences ranging from classic rock legends to modern innovators, The Crystal Bullets crafts a sound that is both timeless and contemporary.
Rock/Review The Goldy lockS Band - Talkin to Myself
It is natural in the life of a band for it to change as time passes. Members come and go, styles morph, and attitudes evolve. For most, it is devolution; for a lucky few, an improvement. Far more rarely though is the band that has everything fall into place so perfectly that they become the epitome of what they set out to do. The Goldy lockS Band is one of those rare, blessed exceptions.