Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Avresa - Now Or Never
Outside of Sweden, the word ‘avresa’ may not be so commonly known. In English, it translates to departure for the beginning of a journey. Avresa is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. Jeremy felt it was a fitting name for his solo musical project, which aspired to move in an unexpected musical direction after writing and playing in a 4-piece rock band for years.
Rock/Review Hover Bird - Place I want to be
Hover Bird is a Moscow-based art rock band. They mix funk, ethnics, British and alternative rock elements together. Two vocals tell stories, observing the world around, notice ironic things about life, but being careful with people and nature. One of the first singles, Deep Deep Space, was recorded and mixed as part of Sound Design Institute masterclass.
Pop/Review Marc Allen - Eveningsong
Marc Allen has been singing and playing keyboards since early childhood, and writing music since he was 16. He has recorded seven albums of original music: five are instrumentals: "Breathe" and "Petals" (with Sky Canyon), and his solo works, "Quiet Moments," "Solo Flight," and "Awakening;" and two lyrical: "Eveningsong," and "Seeds." Both feature Marc on keys and vocals and stellar vibraphonist Sky Canyon.
Rock/Review Edie Yvonne - On Your Mind
Edie Yvonne is a 14-year-old singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. She wrote her first album, At Ease, during the pandemic when she was 13. On her 14th birthday, she released her first single, "With the Light," based on a short film she made written through the lens of her character Jade, followed by her second single, "Eyes of Lies," released on New Year's Day.
Americana/Review Josh Jensen - Windbreaks & Waves
Josh Jensen is a singer-songwriter living in and constantly exploring the Pacific Northwest. Josh's influences come from a diverse palette of musicians, which is reflected in his writing approach and style.
Punk/Review Coma Beach - Nothing Right
Coma Beach is a punk rock/alternative rock band from Würzburg, Germany. The band was formed by singer B. Kafka, guitarist Captain A. Fear, and drummer M. Lecter, with bassist U. Terror and rhythm guitarist M. Blunt completing the lineup. Coma Beach's musical influences range from Sex Pistols, Ramones, Hüsker Dü, Joy Division, The Cure, The Jesus and Mary Chain to Guns N' Roses, Therapy? and Bad Religion, with their songs frequently straddling the line between punk rock and alternative rock.
Country/Review Angus Woodhead - Freedom
Angus Woodhead: married for 25 years with 2 adult children, Angus has over 30 years in the music industry as an international touring musician and singer, touring live sound engineer, and also as a music producer, composer, arranger, mix engineer & mastering engineer with local, national, and international clients. As a committed Christian, Angus is the Tabernacle of David (Worship Pastor) at Living Streams Worship Centre.
Folk/Review Sophia Stephens - Remnantal
Sophia Stephens is a seventeen-year-old independent singer and songwriter. Her childhood brought many experiences that left lasting impressions of immense sadness, hope, and unwavering faith for better days. These experiences included watching a friend in her neighborhood, who was only a year older than her, pass away from cancer; her favorite third grade teacher passing from pancreatic cancer; her father having brain surgery for a Dural-cutaneous fistula; and her mother being diagnosed with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma.
Rock/Review Pamela Hopkins - Raised Some Hell in ME
Pamela Hopkins is a Josie Music Awards winner, an Independent Music Network Awards Winner, and a three-time 2022 Arkansas Country Music Awards nominee. She regularly performs in piano bars, Norwegian Cruise Ships and clubs across the US. She recently performed for US troops in Alaska, Guam, Japan and more. Pamela is sponsored by Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.
Dance/Review Allegra - Round & Round (Tiësto Remix)
Allegra's musical career has been marked with consistent success, with multiple top 2 chart positions, and collaborations with renowned DJs like R3HAB and Tobtok. Her empowering message and performances have caught the attention of major publications such as Rollacoaster Magazine and OK! Magazine. Last year, she announced her single "He Ain't You" on BBC's The Ultimate Playlist.
EDM/Review Zarah Westhouse - Is this a crush?
Introducing the enigmatic artist, Zarah Westhouse, a musical force hailing from the captivating landscapes of Switzerland. Driven by a desire to spread happiness through her music, Zarah finds her muse in the realms of electronic, dance, and pop dance genres.
Jazz/Review The Limited Sense - The Limited Sense
The Limited Sense is a musical group comprised of three members, formed by Jonathan Gasparian in 2014. Gasparian, one of the founding members of Winter Music Entertainment, draws inspiration from the golden age of jazz, being a jazz fanatic himself. The band has performed over 100 shows, blending smooth melodies with straightforward drumming and impressive light displays. The band consists of Parjam Parsi on piano and electric guitar, Jonathan Gasparian on drums, and Nathan Gasparian on Bass.
Country/Review Derek Lee Goodreid - All or Nothing
Derek Lee Goodreid is a remarkable singer-songwriter from Australia, who possesses a deeply soulful and captivating musical talent. His distinctive style gracefully merges elements of country, blues, and rockabilly, evoking a profound emotional connection and inducing rhythmic foot-tapping.
Electronic/Review K-Syran - Sunny
K-Syran has seen tremendous success as a singer-songwriter, actress, author, director, and lyricist, not to mention as an impassioned activist for women’s rights. Her single ‘Intimacy’ was nominated by the United Nations in the U.K. to be the anthem of International Women’s Day, while her album ‘Dizzy’ has been nominated for a number of prestigious awards in the U.S.
Rock/Review Gary Dranow - Golden Child
The blues rock band Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions are unrestricted by the bounds of genre, but when you listen, you will hear blues-tinged Rock n Roll.
Jazz/Review The Ari Joshua Quartet - Nun Kommt es Werder
For years, shamanistic guitarist and composer Ari Joshua has been one of those "musician’s musicians" who those "in the know" rave about but who remains under the radar for the general public. Struggles with substance abuse, a severe car accident, Ari’s commitment to music education with the successful school he founded, The Music Factory, and the daunting task of mixing have kept him in something of a creative holding pattern.
Country/Review Jensey - Ride Or Die
Jensey’s voice is visceral, raw, and captivating. A true storyteller, he draws inspiration from his biggest influences: Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, and Damien Rice. A seasoned live performer (150 performances this last year), Jensey sings every note like it’s his last. Jensey is often compared to Zach Bryan, Bailey Zimmerman, and Dustin Kensrue (Thrice).
Pop/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - Shattered
Kelsie Kimberlin is an American-Ukrainian musician and singer. Her work is not only accessible and entertaining but also steeped in important social themes and dual meanings, underscoring her deep understanding of the power of creative music to evoke change.
Electronic/Review Moon and Aries - Blurred Vision
German composer & producer Tom Aries and Canadian writer and singer Jordana Moon team up as: Moon and Aries - the music duo with a unique fusion of Electronic, Pop, Cinematic Synth Pop, Trip-Hop and more. Moon and Aries hope to hook you into their sensual, uplifting and spiritually charged Universe of sound. With Tom Aries’ memorable, seductive melodies and captivating instrumentals, blending with Jordana Moon's thought provoking, poetic lyrics and emotionally intimate vocals.
Rock/Review The Psychsomatics - Seams of Expectation
The Psychsomatics are Steven Siggard (drummer/lead vocal), Sierra Siggard (bass), Jacob Dodge (guitar), and Zaz McDonald (keys).