DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Rock/Review Mosh Pit - No Returning
Mosh Pit, hailing from Tel Aviv, Israel, is a dynamic trio consisting of a talented singer, a skilled producer, and a powerhouse drummer.
Jazz/Review Suzanne Grzanna - Cat's Meow XO
Suzanne Grzanna is an award-winning songwriter, saxophonist, vocalist, arranger, producer, music publisher, and sync music library creator who composes both music and lyrics. She is a member of the Recording Academy, SAG-AFTRA, the Society of Composers & Lyricists, and the Guild of Music Supervisors (Friend). Suzanne has released multiple albums on her label, Diva Records, and has recorded over ninety songs.
Folk/Review Mark Moule - Only Love
Mark Moule is a singer-songwriter from Busselton, Australia, whose deeply emotional writing style draws inspiration from legends like Cat Stevens and Phil Collins. With a gift for crafting lyrics that resonate on a profound level, Moule has been honing his craft through local open mic performances, where his heartfelt songs have earned memorable praise—including one audience member declaring his music deserved to be "played in a stadium."
Pop/Review Teto - About me and you
Emerging from Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, Teto represents a bold new voice in contemporary music, crafting socially conscious anthems that challenge listeners to reimagine the world around them. The creative force behind Teto comes from the songwriting partnership of Jasper and Angel Nicolas, who channel their observations of modern society's dangers and challenges into powerful musical statements.
Pop/Review Tonje Gravningsmyhr - Maze
Tonje Gravningsmyhr is a songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist from Moss, Norway. She sings and plays the trumpet, flugelhorn, and piano and has carved out a distinctive space in the Norwegian music landscape with her warm, intimate vocals and signature brass tones.
Rock/Review Jojo Gold - Parachutes
Jojo Gold releases haunting, emotional tracks that explore the search for love and meaning in a world that feels both vast and intimate. Anchored by powerful, rich, and breathy vocals that build from quiet vulnerability into an expansive, soul-stirring release. Blending atmospheric textures with raw emotion, capturing the longing to be seen, chosen, and understood—resonating with listeners drawn to deeply personal storytelling and cinematic soundscapes.
Rock/Review LED - "Your Perfect"
LED is an indie pop-punk, rock, teen Los Angeles-based trio—Layne Olivia, Lockett Pentz, and Edie Yvonne. They met at film camp and wrote their debut song, Lies All Lies, for the short film they were making at the Pac Theater. They have been writing, rehearsing, and playing shows locally ever since. They are in the studio working on their debut EP.
Folk/Review Ramblin' Ricky Tate - The Magnolia Sessions
Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Ramblin' Ricky Tate is a seasoned country-blues troubadour who has been captivating audiences across the United States for two decades. As both a solo artist and member of the celebrated Steel City Jug Slammers, Tate has earned his stripes in the folk and jug band tradition, culminating in his induction into the prestigious Jug Band Hall of Fame.
R&B/Review C'batch - C'batch - The Vault 2 Soul / R&B / Pop / Rock / Reggae
Stephen H. Cumberbatch, a/k/a C'batch, is a composer, author, producer, and musician (guitarist) from White Plains, New York, United States. He is also a keyboard, synthesizer, and sampler programmer who has worked in association with many music professionals. Stephen proudly stands as a distinguished member of ASCAP.
R&B/Review Written by T. Brown - The Way She Goes
Written by T. Brown is a songwriter-first music platform created by T. Brown, dedicated to exploring the emotional depth and adaptability of songwriting through multi-genre reinterpretation.
Rock/Review Abhi Ananda - Euthymia
Abhi Ananda is an Indonesian-born singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and composer based in Los Angeles. He is notably known for his straightforward but hooky melodic lines, adventurous arrangements, and versatility to write in many genres or styles. He started his musical journey in Indonesia and performed occasionally in Singapore before moving to the United States in 2016. Ananda launched his international career in Twin Cities, Minnesota, where he made his name as an emerging singer-songwriter.
Rock/Review Greg Roensch - Down at the Polystereophonic Dive Bar
Greg Roensch is a singer-songwriter, poet, flash fiction writer, and creator of short poetry films. His work blends music and storytelling and intentionally resists being confined to a single genre. His songs often balance humor, introspection, and emotional tension, inviting listeners into a more inward listening experience.
Reggae/Review Chris Oledude - SAVE THE CHILDREN
Chris Oledude, a Puerto Rican-born artist with a lifelong dedication to truth-telling, has evolved as a musician over the years, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musical influences. Growing up harmonizing with his siblings in a household filled with classical, folk, pop, and protest music, Oledude's musical journey has been shaped by his family's creativity. Following a period of civic and political activism, Oledude reconnected with his passion for music in 2020, emerging as a renewed artist with a mission to blend old-school genres like pop, funk, and R&B with contemporary urgency.
Folk/Review Foxy Leopard - Cotton Fields
Foxy Leopard is a cinematic alt-country project from Quebec, Canada, blending human storytelling with AI-driven composition to create something that feels both timeless and unsettlingly present. 90's dance club DJ who is still passionate about music. At its core, Foxy Leopard is not just music — it’s a narrative world. Each release explores the slow fracture of human connection, often set against the emotional backdrop of the American Civil War.
Folk/Review Pete Scales - Blue Without You
Pete Scales is a psychologist, now retired, who for 55 years was also an on-and-off musician with countless gigs and, many times, recording in the studio. His musical journey began in 1958 at a church talent show in the farm community of Pine Brook, New Jersey, with his Nanie at the piano.
Rock/Review Bruce Engler - The Silver Lining
Bruce Engler, a singer-songwriter originally based in New Jersey and performing primarily in New York City, is now transplanted to the New England Seacoast. Drawing inspiration from legendary artists like Eric Clapton, Crowded House, and Pete Townshend has influenced both guitar style and songwriting. Former member of NYC's Bang the Drum and NJ's DownTown Mystic. Past releases have been graced by members of Paul McCartney’s Wings, Ian Hunter’s Rant Band, and Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.
Rock/Review tcr! - On Vancouver Island
tcr! - On Vancouver Island
Soul/Review d'Z - Hello World (feat. Jared Grant & Kjell Jacobson)
Based in Arnhem, Netherlands, d'Z is an award-winning composer and producer who has carved out a distinctive space in contemporary jazz and soul music. With an impressive track record that includes the AEE Music Awards' "Best Jazz Single" for "ONE" and the InterContinental Music Awards' "Best Song of Europe in the European Jazz Genre" for both "SUNLIGHT" and "FLOW," d'Z has demonstrated a consistent ability to craft compelling musical narratives.
Electronic/Review Egger - I Breathe
EGGER is the electro‑experimental project of Austrian musician Wolfgang Egger—a space where minimalism, darkness, and philosophical reflection converge. Since the debut single Strange Behaviour, EGGER has established a distinct sonic identity: analog synths, pulsating sequences, dystopian textures, and a deliberate reduction that gives every sound room to breathe.
Metal/Review Watch Me Die Inside - Infinity Fall II
Watch Me Die Inside is the work of Aleph, an artistic universe that documents the modern human in a state of internal collapse. Through Fragments, the project exposes states suspended between function, identity loss, emptiness, and resistance. Multiple Fragments form an Autopsy: not merely a collection of songs, but the dissection of a psychological wound. The audience is not treated as passive listeners but as witnesses—observers of a condition that is not softened, only made visible.