DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Rock/Review The Tacet Mode - Not How You Color
The Tacet Mode is the artistic persona of Morristown-based musician and songwriter Brian Connolly, who has emerged from years of technical training to present his deeply personal debut LP. Drawing influence from iconic artists including Talk Talk, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Radiohead, and Tears for Fears, Connolly has crafted a sound that fuses nostalgic 80s aesthetics with contemporary indie rock sensibilities.
R&B/Review Cornelius White - Two Become One
Cornelius White - Two Become One
R&B/Review R.Nelson - Gravity
R. Nelson is a Washington, DC-based R&B artist, songwriter, and producer known for blending reflective storytelling with emotionally layered production. His music focuses on vulnerability, growth, relationships, accountability, and the quiet emotional moments many people experience but rarely discuss openly.
Punk/Review Bangers12 - Christian punk rock for the lost
Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, Bangers12 is a Christian punk rock artist whose music is forged from the fires of personal transformation. After experiencing salvation through Jesus while recovering from drug abuse in a mental ward, Bangers12 has channelled their journey through addiction, mental health battles, and spiritual redemption into raw, unfiltered punk anthems. Their sound carries the rebellious energy and catchy hooks of pop punk icons like Blink-182, but with a message that reaches directly into the darkness to offer hope, grace, and purpose.
Electronic/Review Esvan Du Quador - Yvette
Esvan Du Quador is a French composer and musician who creates electroacoustic music with a minimalist aesthetic, blending slow hip-hop grooves and raw soundscapes within an introspective and hypnotic atmosphere.
Rock/Review Rosso Tierney - Oh Divine
Rosso Tierney is a rock / metal artist and songwriter whose work blends heavy instrumentation with emotionally driven storytelling. Writing both the music and lyrics himself, Tierney explores themes of conflict, survival, love, and transformation, creating songs that are as cinematic as they are powerful. Known for his intense sound and reflective subject matter, his music draws on the human experience behind struggle—whether on the battlefield or in everyday life—delivering tracks that balance raw energy with deep emotional weight.
Rock/Review The Forrius - Power of Rebirth
The Forrius is an international rock band led by vocalist Bruno Pickford, blending hard-hitting riffs, cinematic atmosphere, and emotionally charged storytelling. Formed by musicians from the UK, Germany, France, Greece, and Italy, the band unites powerful vocals, dramatic guitars, symphonic textures, and explosive rhythm into a signature, larger-than-life sound. The director, lyricist, and composer is Valentin Seplyarsky.
Punk/Review Shotgun Marmalade - Boomtown
Shotgun Marmalade are an original, hi-energy pop-punk-ska-folk fusion three-piece from Stourbridge in the West Midlands. Described as ‘The Black Country Clash’ (Attila the Stockbroker), their music is reminiscent of late seventies/early eighties guitar pop-punk with elements of Rancid, The Buzzcocks, Ferocious Dog, The Ruts, Dropkick Murphys, The Rumjacks and The Members.
Rock/Review Sean MacLeod - Light Up The Sun
Sean T MacLeod is a former and founding member of the Dublin-based band Cisco. Having recorded with U2's one-time producer Paul Barrett, the band achieved critical acclaim in their home country as well as serious interest abroad with their album No 1. Since the split of the band, Sean has been recording and releasing his own solo work, which includes numerous singles and three albums of entirely original music.
Pop/Review Brook Fox - Everybody's in Love
Brook Fox was featured as Gigslutz's 'Track Of The Day' and added to the 'This Feeling' Best New Bands Playlist. The tracks also featured in the music press courtesy of The Alternative Nation, Voxwave Magazine, Digital High, Scientists of Sound, Nation Cymru, Broken 8, Occhi Magazine, The Beat.ie, Fomo Magazine, MBW Playlist, The Other Side Reviews, Carteblanche Music, and a very nice mention in the highly regarded 'Clash Magazine.'
Country/Review Michael Allen - Eyes for You Alone
Michael Allen is a storyteller at heart whose journey through music spans decades of creative evolution and spiritual discovery. A product of the 1960s, Michael grew up immersed in the golden age of rock and roll, drawing inspiration from the classic bands of the '60s, '70s, and '80s that would ultimately shape his musical DNA. While building a successful career in engineering and business, music remained Michael's constant companion and creative outlet.
Hip-Hop/Review M'siyah - When I Step
M'siyah is an emerging hip-hop artist hailing from New York City by way of Long Island, bringing a fresh voice to the scene that bridges nostalgic East Coast energy with contemporary swagger. Drawing inspiration from the rich musical landscapes of both NYC and Atlanta, M'siyah represents a new generation of artists who refuse to be confined by geographical boundaries or traditional hip-hop conventions.
Pop/Review Fishburn - The Flame
Russ Harris, performing under the Christian artist name Fishburn, is a Chicago-based producer, songwriter, and creative force blending contemporary Christian themes with dance and pop production. After earning recognition on the Billboard Dance Charts during the 2000s for his electronic productions and remixes, Harris shifted his artistic focus in 2020 toward faith-driven music centered on worship, hope, and the message of Jesus Christ.
Hip-Hop/Review Raw Soul - Still High…
Born in Vancouver, Canada, but originally hailing from Tripoli, Libya, Raw Soul is an emcee who does not shy away from diving deep into his subconscious and sharing peeks and startling self-portraits of a man and his inner world. He offers insight and meditations from both an optimistic and, at times, bleak perspective.
Pop/Review Audren - Think Freedom
Audren is a good witch, a highly intuitive multidisciplinary artist. Her main goal in life is to heal and uplift people, giving them food for thought and bringing them joy through her art. When Audren started her musician life, David Guetta told her, “We’re not playing in the same field. You make music for musicians.” Even though she never knew if Guetta’s statement was meant to be a compliment, Audren received it as a confirmation of her musical signature.
Rock/Review Seven Nation Army - Power and Money
Seven Nation Army was founded in Cracow (Poland) in 2006 by Jarek Balsamski, who created the project with the vision of combining emotional rock music with modern electronic influences and cinematic atmosphere. Since its beginnings, the band has evolved from classic alternative rock and post-grunge into a unique fusion of synthrock, electro rock, industrial influences, and modern electronic production.
Rock/Review Passing Grade - Madrid
Passing Grade was grown out of a shared love for the unconventional beauty of the New York Capital Region between a group of lifelong friends. This appreciation has manifested into a musical project that fuses the instrumental stylings of 90s alternative with contemporary songwriting in an attempt to share this love with an audience ready for music that is new yet familiar.
Pop/Review Milyam - Lost in the Jungle
Milyam is a fresh, ambitious voice who doesn’t just see the world—she feels it. She’s an artist who catches a vibe and turns it into an atmosphere, transforming pure intuition into songs that speak directly to you. Her sound is intimate and soul-stirring—a beautiful journey that feels as graceful as it is real. Chasing the light in everything she creates, Milyam makes music that acts as a beacon for the soul in a busy world.
Hip-Hop/Review The DMV - Cappin'
The DMV, also known as the Demented Musical Verbalizer, is a lyric-driven artist originally from Washington D.C./Va. who has brought his unique East Coast hybrid style to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Through his music, The DMV delves into the experiences and stories he encounters in South Florida, leaving no tale untold. With a knack for storytelling and a distinct voice, The DMV captivates audiences with his raw and authentic approach to hip-hop.
Rock/Review Far From Your Sun - A Dream of Hell
Far From Your Sun is a Paris-based musical project that transcends conventional boundaries, positioning art as a universal language and a philosophy in motion. Rather than chasing fleeting trends and artificial spotlights, FFYS has carved out a distinctive path that prioritizes raw emotion over technical showmanship and authenticity over celebrity. The project represents a multidisciplinary creative laboratory where progressive rock intertwines with photography, painting, and poetry to create deeply introspective and atmospheric experiences.