Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Folk/Review Ophelia Moon - Magic and Daffodils
Ophelia Moon - Magic and Daffodils
Folk/Review Block - Whitecaps On The Hudson (Deluxe Edition)
Block belongs to a unique category of artists—a pioneering force behind the anti-folk movement, his influence can be felt in every corner of modern indie and lo-fi songwriting. Instead of riding the wave of a genre, he helped create one.
Hip-Hop/Review Cuzoh - Slow Down
Cuzoh is a multi-talented rapper, singer, & songwriter from the United States. His extensive body of work is consistent and quite impressive. With music placements on stations such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, and multiple cable television series, Cuzoh’s talent and versatility as a recording artist are rapidly grabbing the attention of music lovers and tastemakers worldwide.
Soul/Review Helena May - Side Effects
Helena May is a blue-eyed, British funky-soulstress living in London and Vienna, aiming for heartfelt, uplifting relatability with flavors of Brit-Funk, Jazz, and Soul.
Electronic/Review Bastien Pons - BLINDED
From France, Bastien Pons creates experiences, not just music. With a background in black-and-white photography and a deep grounding in musique concrète (under the mentorship of Bernard Fort), his artistic practice fuses sound and image into a raw, sensory world. His compositions are immersive, introspective sound sculptures—built from field recordings, ambient layers, industrial grit, and minimal melodies.
Country/Review Lucas Pasley - Laissez-Faire Love
Lucas Pasley is an old-time fiddler/banjoist and singer-songwriter from Sparta, NC, in the heart of the southern Appalachian Mountains. Rooted in traditional Appalachian and country music, Lucas often pulls lyrics from his family's writing in addition to his own, and there's an emphasis on instrumental solos and harmony singing throughout his music. On the traditional music side, Lucas plays in the band Gap Civil and has worked to preserve and honor the music of Alleghany County, NC, and the surrounding areas.
Soul/Review Gianfranco GFN - Jumping Around
Gianfranco GFN was born on October 8, 1966, in Biel, Switzerland. He started playing guitar at the age of 7, took some lessons during his adolescence, and then continued as a self-taught musician. He is notably influenced by jazz, blues, bossa nova, and funk, while not denying his Mediterranean roots, which are reflected in his warm and groovy compositions.
Folk/Review Nick Byrne - Solstice Sun
Buckinghamshire, UK-based Nick Byrne blends poignant melancholia and thoughtful lyricism into a contemporary mix of indie-folk. The latest single, 'Solstice Sun,' is a collaboration with Gloucestershire songwriter Tom Symmonds. The multi-layered composition explores the changing seasons while portraying the cycle of our own emotional experiences—and features Nick's band members Alex Baker (bass guitar) and Andrew Lane (drums), as well as violinist Sophia Bartlett of Tugboat Captain.
Rock/Review Josh Orange - Believers And Dreamers (What Have We Become)
Josh Orange is an Australian folk rock band formed in 2004. Founding members Gordon Burke and Andrew Wass had been playing together for a few years, jamming at parties and generally hanging out together in an apartment they shared in Sydney’s Inner West suburb of Glebe. The band recorded their first album, "Big Day Tomorrow," in 2005 with their great friend and bandmate Baline Munnings on bass guitar and Alex Miller on drums.
Pop/Review Mick J. Clark - Anuther Sunny Hulliday
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.
Punk/Review Art Pop - teenage scum
Art Pop - teenage scum
Jazz/Review Sound Liberation - Elegy
Sound Liberation, an eclectic chamber ensemble/band, was formed in 1996. The band has gained exposure in the New York City area and has generated a loyal core following playing such notable venues as Joe's Pub, Wetlands, Knitting Factory, The Blue Note, Downtime, New Music Cafe, Cutting Room, Le Poisson Rouge, and many other performing spaces. Sound Liberation's musical philosophy, developed by band founder Gene Pritsker, is based upon "ending the segregation of sound vibration (i.e., musical genres)."
Rock/Review Maverick Smith - We Make Fire, They Make Smoke
Maverick Smith is a genre-blending rock band known for their raw, live-recorded energy and a sound that defies easy classification. Blending indie and classic rock with orchestral textures, southern blues grit, and experimental edge, their music is built on authenticity, connection, and sonic exploration.
Pop/Review Farbod Biglari - Waltz for Baran (The Rain Waltz)
Farbod Biglari is an Iranian composer, singer-songwriter, and guitarist based in Vancouver, Canada. His music blends elements of jazz, experimental textures, and poetic Persian lyricism. Drawing from his background in cinema and theater, Farbod creates emotionally rich works that often evoke a strong sense of visual storytelling and atmosphere. He is currently studying jazz music academically in Vancouver, further refining his artistic language through formal training and improvisational practice.
Rock/Review I Forget Myself - A Countenance in Involution
Alternative rock artist I Forget Myself released his eighth studio album, A Countenance in Involution, in June 2025. The album marks a new stylistic direction, showcasing his decades of experience through nuanced songwriting and experimental soundscapes. Originally from South Africa, I Forget Myself is a seasoned singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has lived in Asia for over a decade and is now based in Hong Kong. His music reflects a unique style influenced by his global perspective.
Rock/Review Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends - Summer's Gate
Emerging from Swedish band Redmoon, the solo project of Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends launched in the summer of 2020 (with the disco pastiche Suck). Three more singles followed in 2021, culminating with the release of the double album "17 Birds at the Summer's Gate."
Folk/Review Jon Parratt - For You
Jon Parratt is a composer and recording artist based in Sydney, Australia. Inspired by nature, life, and family.
Classical/Review The New Solarism - The Kiss
The New Solarism, hailing from Leipzig, Germany, presents their latest original album, 'The Kiss.' This album, released on 28th March 2025, showcases the artistry of violinist and composer Izabela Kałduńska, who embarked on a musical journey through various emotions captured in 10 original pieces. The project initially stemmed from an online theatre collaboration with author Tomas Blum, evolving into a studio album that delves into the depths of human feelings. Through a blend of classical training and contemporary experimentation, The New Solarism offers a unique musical experience that transcends traditional boundaries.
Electronic/Review _Shoe - Lace Entanglement
_Shoe is music born from a glitch in the code. Once operating as a factory automation system, it remained dormant—until an unexpected awakening.
Metal/Review BRAINMAZE - When your demons come
BRAINMAZE - When your demons come