DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Rock/Review Block - Over And Over
Block has broken boundaries while setting standards for commercial and critical success from the beginning of his career—his influence can be felt in every corner of modern indie, folk-punk, and lo-fi songwriting, alongside contemporaries Regina Spektor, Beck, The Moldy Peaches, and Ani DiFranco.
Folk/Review Neural Pantheon - The Merchant's Last Coin
Neural Pantheon is a storyteller at heart, drawn to the shadowy spaces where folklore meets modern anxiety. Influenced by the narrative traditions of folk balladry and the moral weight of ancient parables, he crafts songs that feel both timeless and urgently relevant—tales of bargains struck, prices paid, and the quiet losses we don't notice until it's too late.
Rock/Review Lost in Town - Move to Mars
Lost in Town is a London-based alternative rock band led by Italian songwriter Federico. Formed by Italian musicians who found their voice by immersing themselves in the UK music scene. The band wasn’t created to follow a trend or fit a scene—it exists because not writing was never an option. Federico draws from real moments of vulnerability, pressure, doubt, and inner tension, without trying to protect himself or soften the truth.
Rock/Review Less - Hellya
Born in Naples on January 16, 2001, and raised in Arzano, Less experienced a nomadic but happy childhood, marked by continuous moving and the warm affection of her family. Being the daughter of two leather workers, Less learned from an early age the value of resilience and change. The turning point came at the age of 8: her family moved to Fano, in the Marche region, in search of a better life.
R&B/Review DedFACE - Вероника
Dmitrijs Vasenovs, better known as DedFACE, is an independent artist from Riga, Latvia. Since his 2023 debut, Ded has carved out a unique niche by blending raw honesty with emotional volatility. His work is deeply informed by his personal journey and mental health transparency, specifically his F44 dissociative disorder diagnosis, which serves as a foundation for his visceral and "lived-in" storytelling.
Pop/Review Sharbel Wahbee - The Portrait of Us
Sharbel Wahbee is an independent composer and artist creating cinematic, emotionally driven music that explores human connection, memory, and shared identity. Blending modern orchestration, ambient textures, and alternative influences, his work focuses less on traditional genre boundaries and more on storytelling through sound. Sharbel’s music is designed to feel immersive and reflective—often described as cinematic, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant—inviting listeners to pause, observe, and reconnect with the human experience beyond language or borders.
Pop/Review Night Wolf + Lois Powell - Death of the Wolf
Lois Powell is originally from the Herts and Beds border and is now based in Norfolk. Writes and performs with unguarded vulnerability. BBC Introducing has championed her voice for its delicacy and truth. Night Wolf, hailing from Bedford, England, and Lois Powell, now residing in Norfolk, crossed paths at an open mic night, leading to the creation of their ongoing artistic relationship.
Electronic/Review Mr. Rhame - Better tomorrow
Mr. Rhame, hailing from Söderköping, Sweden, is the creative force behind the original single "Better tomorrow." Drawing inspiration from bands like Linkin Park, Mr. Rhame pours his heart and soul into his music, aiming to connect with listeners on a deep emotional level. With a vision to inspire others through his lyrics, Mr. Rhame's music resonates with a message of hope and resilience, urging listeners to look towards a brighter future.
Rock/Review Tom Minor - Change It! (feat. Johnny Dalston)
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.
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DownTown Mystic - Hard Enough (On E Street Remix) [feat. Max Weinberg & Garry Tallent]
DownTown Mystic is the alter ego of American rocker Robert Allen, whose passion for “old school” recording borders on obsession. Robert adds, “I grew up listening to all these great records, and their sound and style stayed with me.” Robert is joined by a stellar cast of musicians, including drummer extraordinaire Steve Holley (Paul McCartney/Wings/Elton John/Ian Hunter) & Paul Page (Dion/Ian Hunter) on bass, as well as one of the great rhythm sections in the history of American rock and roll—Max Weinberg & Garry Tallent of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.
Rock/Review Sonya Rising - Drown In Ashes
Sonya Rising, hailing from Chelmsford, United States, is making waves in the music scene with their original single "Drown In Ashes." Drawing inspiration from nu metal and infusing it with hard-hitting melodies and raw emotion, Sonya Rising's music is a powerful blend that captivates listeners. Influenced by bands like Deftones and Breaking Benjamin, Sonya Rising's sound is a unique fusion that sets them apart in the industry.
Folk/Review Ted Stanley - SHORELINE
Ted Stanley - SHORELINE
Pop/Review Richard Green - Ending up in the Wrong Way
Richard Green is an Italian musician/guitarist/composer, based in London since 2012. He moved to London, where he obtained a higher diploma as a guitarist and a musician's degree. His first track released is Dark Horses (December 2020), a very experimental composition with a distinct dark sound.
Electronic/Review KØRYN - Make Me Feel
KØRYN explores the emotional side of melodic techno, blending deep atmospheres, driving rhythms, and cinematic soundscapes. Music designed for late-night moments and immersive dancefloors.
Pop/Review Hidden Shores - Mighty Oak
Hidden Shores drifts in from Belgium like a secret tide—the alter ego of an elementary school teacher who lets the classroom fade into silence before turning to the glow of machines. By day, it’s chalkboards and laughter; by night, it’s algorithms and soundscapes, a second life carried on digital waves. The project is built on respect: a deep reverence for the musicians who shaped the world and a fascination with what happens when artificial intelligence dares to join the chorus.
Pop/Review Constell8tion, HVNSOL - Walk the Stars
Hansol (HVNSOL) is known globally as the leader of Constell8tion; Hansol utilizes the solo moniker HVNSOL to express his personal genre-bending vision. A native of Tongyeong, South Korea, he bridges the gap between the retro past and the digital future. His music is the soundtrack for the quiet moments after the party ends—sophisticated, intimate, and undeniably cool. He stands at the forefront of the group, not just as an idol, but as an artist establishing a legacy that leads the way for Constell8tion.
Rock/Review Coolonaut - Karma Smile
From Scotland, but now living in rural Australia, Coolonaut creates analogue psychedelic mod music for the era in which we live. Inspired by the greats of the past and fueled by the increasing absurdity of the world around us. Coolonaut is self-recorded and produced using an analog 8-track machine.
Electronic/Review Oxiroma - Hug & Hold the Ocean (Cosmo Symphonic Version)
Oxiroma - Hug & Hold the Ocean (Cosmo Symphonic Version)
Pop/Review Ava Valianti - Deep Fuchsia
Ava Valianti is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from Newbury, Massachusetts, blending pop and indie influences into emotionally charged, unforgettable songs. After building international momentum with her debut EP “petunias,” she enters a bold new era with “Deep Fuchsia,” the first single from her next project. Whether performing to sold-out rooms or writing songs in her bedroom, Ava continues to establish herself as one of pop’s most promising young voices.
Folk/Review Liz Nash - Little Box House
Liz Nash, from the quirky little town of Mount Dora, Florida is making her way through the music scene one fan at a time. She is currently releasing her “Florida Songs” collection, which are slice-of-life songs based on the everyday encounters in her small American town.