DISCOVERING THE NEW MUSIC UNDERGROUND AROUND THE GLOBE
Rock/Review Patti Zlaket - Love Is For You
Patti Zlaket - Love Is For You
Jazz/Review C'batch - Song For God
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.
Pop/Review Night Wolf + Lois Powell - The Laws Of Life
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.
Folk/Review Fish and Scale - Tapestry
Fish And Scale, aka Roland Wälzlein, is a unique German artist who has a growing and dedicated fan base. He is attracting attention all over the world.
Country/Review John Arter - Homegirl
John Arter is a Surrey-based singer-songwriter with influences including Zac Brown Band, Ray LaMontagne, Frank Turner, and Foy Vance. He is best known as frontman for John Arter & the Eastern Kings, a London-based group that blends country, rock, neo-folk, and Americana. Arter began his career as a solo artist, releasing his alt-folk debut EP Dark Country in 2024 before forming the band with engineer and musician Mike Sting.
Country/Review Timothy O - These Streets
Timothy O is a Victoria, BC-based pop artist blending emotional storytelling with modern EDM and future bass influences. Raised in a household filled with music, he developed a strong ear for melody and structure from an early age. In the early ’90s, he recorded his first songs—one of which received radio play in Vancouver—but a life-changing epilepsy diagnosis forced him to step back from pursuing music.
Pop/Review LaNyna - You Drive Me Crayze
LaNyna is a Cuban-Spanish artist making waves with her bold style and explicit lyrics that reflect her unapologetic authenticity. A lover of house music and Latin reggaeton, her provocative approach and fearless storytelling set her apart.
Rock/Review Sentinel Events - Comorbidites
Sentinel Events (meaning worst-case scenario in medical terminology) is a satirical art-rock band from Orlando, FL.
Metal/Review Effusion 35 - Eviction
Effusion 35 is the maniacal machination of singer/songwriter Pat Manley. An original band based in the Philadelphia area, Effusion melds the melodic style of bands like Television and R.E.M. with the riff-heavy hooks of Sonic Youth and Nirvana. Formed in 1998 by Manley (Milton and the Devils Party) and bassist Sean Hamill, Effusion 35 was founded on the duo's shared tendencies toward aggressive rock with pop sensibilities.
Pop/Review 50mething - Back Where We Began
50mething, hailing from Ealing, England, is a solo independent artist whose sound is meticulously crafted with assistance from Sefi Carmel during the mix/mastering stage. Drawing from a diverse range of musical influences, 50mething's unique approach blends various genres into a cohesive sonic experience. With a home studio setup, 50mething's music embodies a raw authenticity that sets them apart in the industry.
Pop/Review Audren - Smile, People Smile!
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 Fendahlene - Looking for a Break (Electric Version)
Fendahlene is Paul Whiteley (guitar, lead vocals) and Ashley Hurst (bass, backing vocals). Their influences are broad, ranging from 60s rock and soul through punk and garage to modern indie. After ten years as regulars on the Sydney live music scene, they moved to the UK and, after a lengthy hiatus, released their well-received album High and Low and Back Again in 2020, in the middle of lockdown. This was their first foray into vinyl.
Rock/Review Oneway - Breakdown
Oneway, the Christian rock project of singer-songwriter Dustin Burkhard, is making an impact with music that blends emotional honesty, hard-hitting rock energy, and a message of hope. Based in the Dayton, Ohio area, Dustin brings a unique perspective shaped by 15 years of experience as a youth pastor and worship leader, creating songs that speak directly to people walking through pain, pressure, and brokenness.
Electronic/Review Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice - Come Out Lazarus 2 - Ineffability (feat. Riccardo Morello)
Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice create cinematic electro-rock where science, imagination, and melody converge. Blending bold electro-rock, orchestral textures, and narrative songwriting, the project draws inspiration from technology, philosophy, and science fiction, moving between emotional space-opera atmospheres and ironic, high-voltage storytelling.
Folk/Review Highway Wolf - No Time For Time
Welcome to the adventures of Highway Wolf, a unique musical project led by Mick Hellman and his creative partners, Tal Morris and Amber Morris, who create a sonic experience through a collection of reimagined classics. Highway Wolf takes us on a transformational journey, relatable to anyone challenged by The Call and all that comes with answering The Call. The songs are of the human experience, and through the howling and longing of the Highway Wolf, listeners come to understand these stories through another lens.
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Rock/Review DownTown Mystic - 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.
Pop/Review Ruut - Steinway Sessions (Special Edition)
Born in Kuopio, Finland—the third of four daughters to young Sibelius Academy students—Ruut was immersed in music and film from childhood, playing piano by ear and writing songs by the age of seven. A turbulent family life led to her parents' split and a move to Budapest when she was 12, where her love of music and desire to pursue it cemented—albeit secretly—while learning English and devouring American gospel music.
Pop/Review Just Hans - Don’t Bring Me Red Roses
Just Hans is a Swedish songwriter with roots in poetry, where rhythm, repetition, and emotional precision have shaped his writing since his teenage years. His work is driven by a search for lines that feel both true and natural — words that resonate as strongly when spoken as they do when sung.
Pop/Review m0n0 jay - L.L.L. (Lift, Lift, Lick It)
m0n0 jay makes pop music from the gym floor. Glitter, sweat, breath, rhythm. Her sound combines pop hooks with industrial textures and playful chaos, creating songs that feel physical, unapologetic, and alive. No before-and-after narratives. No perfection arcs. Just strength, movement, and presence. Candy-colored, body-forward, and slightly unhinged—this is pop as power, not performance.
Pop/Review Maryann Connolly - Etched In Love
Rising pop-rock artist Maryann Connolly is carving out her own lane with her passionate storytelling and a fearless sense of identity. Her strength is capturing vulnerability equally with themes of resilience, self-empowerment, and modern relationships. Her background spans music, acting, and international modeling—including appearances in Paris and New York Fashion Week. With a compelling voice for a new generation of listeners, Maryann’s sound has a fresh and contemporary edge, drawing inspiration from early pop-rock sounds of the early 2000s.