DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Hip-Hop/Review Deadfaced Ghost - V2 Fuel
Based in Detroit, United States, Deadfaced Ghost is a versatile artist with a rich musical background. Drawing inspiration from iconic figures like Wu-Tang, Nas, Timbaland, and Just Blaze, Deadfaced Ghost's journey in music production began in 1999.
Metal/Review Apeiron Bound - Astral Reflection - Rebirth (feat. Jack Kosto, viile & Centerless)
Apeiron Bound is a progressive metal project blending cinematic soundscapes, genre-bending compositions, and deep philosophical storytelling. At its core is composer and guitarist Andrew Stout, whose vision drives the band’s boundary-defying fusion of progressive metal, extreme music, and orchestral textures.
Punk/Review Ramblin' Vision - Under the Sun
Ramblin' Vision - Under the Sun
Punk/Review ViperSnatch - Sweet Melodies
ViperSnatch is Lily, Riley, and Kailee—a Riot Grrrl trio characterized by powerful, break-your-heart vocals over punk-rock-inspired chord progressions; expressive, provocative bass playing; and dynamic, visceral drumming. ViperSnatch was formed in 2018 in Central Queensland, Australia, bringing a female perspective to the local alternative music scene.
Metal/Review The7thGatekeeper - Around This Edge Together
The7thGatekeeper, hailing from Barry, South Wales, UK, is a solo artist who is the mastermind behind his original album "Around This Edge Together." Influenced by bold and unapologetic music, his sound is a blend of heavy guitar music with softer reflective elements, drawing inspiration from the likes of Slipknot, Muse, Korn, and Tool, as well as Americana artists such as Jason Isbell, Brandi Clark, and Tyler Childers.
Country/Review Omer Netzer - Holiday Blues
Born in Nahariya, a coastal town in northern Israel, Omer Netzer grew up in his family’s music shop, surrounded by sounds from Johnny Cash to B.B. King. Music became both his passion and lifeline, especially during wartime. His path led him to serve as a combat medic and later as an equine therapist, using horses to help trauma survivors heal. Netzer’s debut album, Goodbye Song, produced three Israeli radio hits and launched him across Europe, including performances alongside global stars like Kendrick Lamar and Mumford & Sons.
Pop/Review Shelita - I'm So In Love With You
Shelita is an international pop artist from Seattle whose journey blends resilience, reinvention, and music that transcends borders. She first rose to prominence with her innovative fusion of pop, electronic, and global sounds, earning features in Billboard, Forbes, and NPR. Her songs have reached millions of streams worldwide, charted on Billboard, and connected with audiences from Los Angeles to Morocco, Paris, and Tokyo.
Pop/Review Mark Anthony Bartolo - Shooting Star
Mark Anthony Bartolo is a Maltese singer-songwriter, guitarist, and music teacher whose sound blends emotional storytelling with melodic indie-pop and acoustic textures. With experience in national competitions such as the Malta Eurovision Song Contest and X Factor Malta, Mark continues to grow as an independent artist, creating heartfelt songs that connect through honesty and atmosphere. His music combines intimate vocals, expressive guitar work, and cinematic elements, offering listeners a warm, relatable, and authentic sound.
Country/Review Clinton Belcher - Save Me From Myself
Clinton Belcher is a quintessential country rock storyteller, with a sound that draws on the heartland honesty of Johnny Cash and the raw spirit of Elvis Presley. His extensive catalog, featuring albums like Last Call Blues, Highways & Heartaches, and River to Redemption, establishes him as an artist who chronicles the American experience with a guitar in hand.
Metal/Review Dead Gray - Elliptic
Dead Gray is a post-grunge metal band from Budapest. Their core theme is letting go, and they treat songs, shows, and visuals as one circle, using symbols of gray such as mist, stone, smoke, weathered metal, and pale skies to mirror life’s endings and releases. They write about mental health and loss with care, aiming for music that feels uplifting and cathartic even when it looks into dark rooms.
Rock/Review Hellkern Warriors - Helkern Warriors
Hellkern Warriors is an international darkwave/gothic rock project founded in 2025. The band unites musicians from Italy, Germany, and Colombia, merging analog synths, shadowy guitar lines, and driving rhythms into a cinematic and darkly atmospheric sound—both intimate and powerful.
Rock/Review ORFIN - Protect The King (Danny’s Song) (Ft. Tyler Lyon)
ORFIN, a solo multi-instrumentalist hailing from NYC, has poured his passion for heavy music into his latest original single, "Protect The King (Danny’s Song) (Ft. Tyler Lyon)."
Country/Review Jens Gustavson - Vissa dagar
For nearly 30 years, the Swedish singer/songwriter Jens Gustavson has composed, recorded, and released his own music on CD, vinyl, and digitally. With various bands, or solo, he has performed at numerous parties, pubs, events, and festivals in Sweden over the years. For example, Storsjöyran, Urkult, and Svarttorpsfestivalen. His previous band, Andras Ungar, were often praised for their rowdy and sweaty performances. Musically, Jens belongs to the alternative scene.
Hip-Hop/Review Trav B Ryan - Red Stars
Trav B Ryan will rap for vibes. The talents of this New York–based artist shine through every song he releases. With a distinctive voice and an even more distinctive flow, Trav has carved out a space that’s entirely his own—earning features on ComicBook.com, GrungeCake, The Girls at the Rock Show, and even a spotlight appearance on MSNBC’s The Beat with Ari Melber.
Rock/Review The Vigilante - Tell Me
The Vigilante stands at the intersection of retro rebellion and digital decay—a sonic vigil in the age of machines. Drawing influence from Depeche Mode’s brooding electronics, David Bowie’s shapeshifting glam, and the industrial tension of Nine Inch Nails, The Vigilante resurrects 80’s synth-rock with a modern, cinematic edge.
Metal/Review RMNSKI - Ashes (feat. ABZY)
RMNSKI is an alternative metal project built on heavy, guitar-driven energy and a raw emotional core. The sound leans into metalcore and post-hardcore influences, throwing aggressive riffs and harsh vocals against big melodic peaks, catchy hooks, and layered, atmospheric breaks.
Rock/Review Highet - Time is What I'm Wasting
Highet is the father-son songwriting duo of Nikolas and Thomas Erl, who collaborate to write and produce contemporary songs that they record with professional local session musicians in Vancouver, Canada. The band’s name originates from “Highet Creek,” a long, winding creek deep in the northern Yukon wilderness, where their ancestors operated a placer mine for decades, searching for gold. The authentic, guitar-centric sound of Highet’s music is inspired by artists such as Dire Straits, The Church, and Crowded House.
Rock/Review Wholes - A Mass in the Water
Wholes is what it sounds like when sleep is no longer sufficient. When the slate can’t be swept clean and thoughts pile on top of thoughts on top of thoughts. Indistinguishable. Unstoppable. A babel of bedlam. Members of Elefant, Pink Room, Hypochristmutreefuzz, and Kolektiv find themselves somewhere between Housewives, David Sylvian, Devo, and Gilla Band.
Rock/Review ABELA - Wicked
ABELA is a Finland-born, Stockholm-based artist who blends pop, rock, and raw edge with honest, striking lyrics. With explosive stage presence and a voice that cuts through the noise, she has captured the attention of music blogs and radio stations alike. Since her debut in 2019, ABELA has released a series of singles and her acclaimed debut album LOST (2024), where three tracks landed on major official Spotify playlists.
Reggae/Review Carlton Rara - Universed
Singer, composer, and actor Carlton Rara was born in France to a Haitian mother and a French father. He’s been influenced by shows and artists of all kinds since his early childhood. His music is a blend of various influences, such as reggae, blues, pop music, and others. His compositions often have a rhythmic approach.