Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Pop/Review Grace & Moji - Tipping Point
Los Angeles-based artist/producer duo Grace Hong and Martin Wave, known as Grace & Moji, debut their collaboration exploring love, creative expression, and healing in their relationship. The heartfelt storytelling, quirky lyrics, and lush arrangements create an irresistible sonic tapestry that takes listeners on a transformative journey. Grace and Martin's unique backgrounds converge as they navigate self-discovery and authentic expression.
Electronic/Review UNITY - SOMEWHERE IN TIME
Toronto-based, Moscow native UNITY is an electronic/trip-hop singer, producer, and visual artist. With a beautifully emotive voice and lyricism that pierces through her psychedelic arrangements, UNITY has created an otherworldly take on art. Her affinity for rule-breaking music began in her early teens, where she cites lush 70s rock such as Pink Floyd, moody Lana Del Rey-esque aesthetics, and experimental hyperpop as influences.
Pop/Review Rebecca Sichon - Picking Petals
Canadian singer/songwriter Rebecca Sichon delivers a new sound of R&B in her music. The ambitious young talent has released more than 12 singles and two EPs and performed well over 200 shows across Canada and the US. She showcased on a multitude of stages at Toronto’s Canadian Music Week 2022 and 2023. Accolades include the 2020 and 2021 Fraser Valley Music Awards as Pop Artist of the Year and the 2022 FVMA R&B Artist of the Year.
Folk/Review Michael Lyon - What Could Be
Michael Lyon is a singer/songwriter living in Southern California, with a sound compared to Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Ben Gibbard, etc., and a fourth album, titled What Could Be, just out now. The songs Michael writes take turns raising your spirits.
Pop/Review Lewca - Boombap for Boomers
In the late 1990’s and early 2000s, artists like The Streets, M.I.A., Cornershop, and Gorillaz created a distinctly middle-class English style of music that mixed the multicultural sounds of their home with Alt/Rock and Hip-Hop of the day. Lewca takes the same approach, with the added influence of his adopted mainland home and his own unique wit.
Folk/Review Cristina Movileanu - All About You
Cristina Movileanu's artistic journey began at a young age, as she was immersed in a family of artists and creators. With her father, a renowned fine artist, as her inspiration, Cristina developed a profound love and appreciation for the arts. Cristina is also the creative force behind the artwork for the covers of her songs. Drawing inspiration from her personal experiences, Cristina's music resonates with authenticity, delivering powerful and relatable messages.
Country/Review Mustangs of the West - Sea of Heartbreak
Mustangs of the West are five women who knew their way around a bandstand and had great energy and fun, all in the name of making country music that was equal parts Emmylou Harris and Stevie Nicks mixed with the harmonies of The Eagles and early Beach Boys. Fresh and willing to dig into their writing, the group was named the Southern California Country Music Vocal Group of the Year.
Electronic/Review Monochrome Midnight Traveller - Reality Spaces
Embarking on an audiovisual journey that transcends traditional musical experiences, the aptly named duo Monochrome Midnight Traveller invites us to explore the entrancing sonic world they’ve created. Drawing inspiration from the pulsating rhythms of city nights, Monochrome Midnight Traveller’s artistic offering dives into the heart of urban environments. Their unique blend of ambient, breakbeat, hip-hop, and downtempo electronic genres crafts a sonic landscape that reflects the city’s vibrant energy after the sun goes down.
Pop/Review SEGANA - Mercy
SEGANA is a pioneering synth pop group that has been captivating audiences around the world with their innovative sound and electrifying performances. The name SEGANA represents great vibes and catchy hooks and a hard-hitting sound. This is something that is heavily emphasized throughout their music as they ensure to make their music as engaging as possible for all listeners.
Rock/Review Sam Wrangle - Just Living Really
After two years in the UK, attempting to fit in with the gritty glamour and glut of punk music, Sam Wrangle decided to return to the Sunshine Coast, Australia, and settle down a bit (March 2020). Once settled, he brushed up his résumé and moved to the Citrus Capital of Queensland, a town called Gayndah.
Hip-Hop/Review Eric Cohen - On The Edge (Choir Version)
Eric Cohen is a Missouri-based hip-hop artist whose musical influences include Lecrae, Toby Mac, We Are Messengers, and Andy Mineo. He draws on his life experiences and spiritual inspiration to bring a message of hope, peace, and power to people from all belief systems and walks of life.
Rock/Review Bloomfield Machine - Left to Our Own Devices
Bloomfield Machine is the creation of Brian Kassan, a multi-instrumentalist, classically trained keyboardist, guitarist, bassist, lyricist, and songwriter.
Dance/Review Ozz Gold - Give You My Love
Ozz Gold is a producer and DJ based in Las Vegas. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Ozz moved to Vegas and started his music career. Transitioning his call from military service to uplifting thousands through music, Ozz finds fulfillment when he looks out at a room of people dancing to his music.
Folk/Review Wise Inspirations - Ruby Red
Wise Inspirations is the brand for all the inspirational creative efforts of Eric Wise. Eric is a songwriter, composer, author, and inspirational speaker. Eric prides himself on being able to write songs from almost any perspective. He can write your story as well as his own.
EDM/Review StoneBridge - K-Syran - Starry Night
StoneBridge is teaming up once again with multi-talented singer, songwriter, and actress K-Syran, who makes her debut on Stoney Boy Music with the gem that is Starry Night. The single follows previous collaborations So In Love With You and D.R.A.M.A. and comes in two flavors: the anthemic original version and the raw, peak-hour NYC house-tinged StoneBridge Club Re-Rub.
Jazz/Review Joelle Charan - Forgive Me
Born and raised in Amsterdam to a Catholic mother and Hindu father, Joelle Charan is empowered by her mixed heritage and religious beliefs. She captures her listeners with descriptive lyrics that tell stories inspired by her Indian grandparents, her family’s hardships, and the adventures of her travels. Drawing musical inspiration from the likes of Laura Mvula and Norah Jones, Joelle’s early work is infused with classical Indian elements for a sound that is both immersive and full of surprises.
Afrobeat/Review RAAR Trio - Kambo Wambo
Ari Joshua, Russ Lawton, & Ray Paczkowski first met in the snowy Vermont winter at the peak of the pandemic, just after the Beacon Jam sessions. After isolating safely, they met up at a recording studio run by engineer Ben Collette called Tank Recording and produced the first batch of songs to be released to the public.
Rock/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - Armageddon
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. From an early age, Kelsie immersed herself in music, singing in choirs, participating in Yoko Ono’s Peace Project, and spending much of her childhood in music studios working on an endless stream of original songs.
Pop/Review Sofia Evangelina - Lone Wolf
Sofia Evangelina is an R&B/Pop singer-songwriter from Canada, known for her powerhouse vocals and charismatic stage presence. At the tender age of three, Sofia showed a natural talent and desire for singing and performing and was even nicknamed amongst her early audiences "mini Christina" for her big vocals, which resembling the vocal style of Christina Aguilera.
Rock/Review Eric Dwight - I Guess I Was Lost
Everyone has a sad story to tell. Is Eric Dwight different? Well, it's not, and that's why it matters. His brother fell victim to opioid abuse in 2014, but he didn't write a note about it until last year. It was the final piece of the healing timeline for him. Music helped him finally move on. That's worth something.