Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Mortal Prophets - The Twang Gang (Live in Berlin)
Beckmann doesn’t waste any time setting the scene in the opening salvo of his Mortal Prophets debut, Stomp the Devil. As the sky turns black, a sinister rainstorm slides across the horizon, and lightning cuts through its inky canvas like Death’s scythe—a not-so-subtle warning to step away from your speakers or succumb to Beckmann’s raw, ominous sound.
Hip-Hop/Review Killah Trakz - For The Love
Killah Trakz, a musical prodigy, burst onto the scene in 2007 with his groundbreaking debut, "Hoodz Prodigy," during the internet's peak popularity among music enthusiasts. On platforms like AcidPlanet, UGHH, and MP3.com, his music swiftly gained notoriety, amassing over 50,000 downloads within the first week. Overnight success was an understatement for what followed. His production talents landed him placements in numerous indie films, establishing him as a sought-after powerhouse.
Rock/Review Hassan Bin Rashid - Nag Champa
Starting his musical journey in Tampa, Florida, and now based between Bahrain, Dubai, and London, Hassan Bin Rashid is truly an international person on the planet. His mother tongue is Arabic, and he is very proud of his heritage. The most recent album from Hassan Bin Rashid, “A Better Yeah,” was written with long time musical partner Charlie Casey.
Pop/Review Reis - Château
Reis is an artist from Versailles. A 25-year-old author and performer, she embodies a character who evolves in the world of feminine royalty with Baroque-style dresses, accessories, and wigs from the royal era. Attracted by the music of the Louis XIV era, Reis decided to add that to his pop-royal-style music. Lulled by music since a young age, she shared this passion with her grandmother, who introduced her to singing and encouraged her to take lessons.
Pop/Review Anoush - ONE
Anoush is a classically trained musician, pianist, lyricist, recording artist, and producer. She has been privately making pop music for the past few years and is happy now to share it with the world.
Rock/Review Dirty Mitts - Women
Dirty Mitts, a four-piece band made up of Tommy (singer), Matt (bass player), Mo (both guitarists), and Mateusz (drums), is an eclectic group of musicians from the UK, Poland, and Egypt who came together in 2022, bonded by a shared passion for classic, loud rock'n'roll. Their sound is a combination of bluesy, vintage, and energetic tunes that are sure to have listeners on their feet.
Rock/Review Mark Vennis & Different Place - Wild Suburban Boy
Mark Vennis & Different Place are a rock band from Petersfield, Hampshire. They play original songs, all written by Mark, from an eclectic set of influences, including The Clash, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, and Paul Weller. The core members are Mark Vennis on guitar and vocals, Sean Quinn on guitar and percussion, Dave Sweetenham on bass, and Brian Gee on drums.
R&B/Review Dara Blaxx - In My Cup
Dara Blaxx is an Afro-Soul British Nigerian singer and songwriter. With her unique, rich voice, compelling lyrics, and playful melodies, she croons tales of love and life, capturing ears and gliding effortlessly over a fusion of sounds. Growing up listening to a wide range of music, from gospel to grime, afrobeats to neo-soul and pop, and naming artists like Asa, Sade, and Lauryn Hill as key inspirations, her musical expression and style have been undoubtedly shaped by these varied influences.
Folk/Review BlackieBlueBird - Grace & Gravity
BlackieBlueBird are the vocalist Heidi Lindahl and the composer Nils Lassen; together they create delicate torch songs of reverb and echo that captivate the listener with resonating guitars, lap steels, mandolins, and a choir of mermaids that sporadically embraces Heidi’s golden voice. The echoes of love and longing, hellos, and deceiving goodbyes live within her unique and clear vibrato.
Rock/Review Ross Freedman - My Enemy
An indie rock singer-songwriter based in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Ross Freedman's songs aim for the head and the heart—his lyrics are often earnest, intimate, and universal. Musically, he is deeply influenced by the AM radio kingpins of the 1970s, and you can hear echoes from that time period in both the songs' structure and their warm production.
Rock/Review Frank Bramble - Empty Thoughts (feat. Hanwell)
Frank Bramble is a Birmingham/Leicester (UK)-based producer. With a background in recording and mixing for local acts such as Space Toast and Dan Hewitt. Frank took to writing his own music, spawned by a fresh start and a move to Birmingham. With a natural draw to a mix of hip-hop drums, loose rapping, and a relaxed indie singing style.
Rock/Review The Vigilante - Lost & Found
The Vigilante is a vibrant solo alt-rock artist whose content material is based on shining a light on the darkness in our world.
Pop/Review Edie Yvonne - Queen Bee
Newcomer Edie Yvonne is a 14-year-old singer-songwriter who has released a single per month to rave reviews for her emotional indie pop, folk pop dreamy sound, and for her poetic lyrics, which critics laud as beyond her years.
Rock/Review CS Hellmann - Postcards
CS Hellmann is a Nashville-based songwriter and guitar aficionado inspired by the greats of alt rock, guitar god wizardry, and the honest intimacy of rootsy blues. With his emotionally charged, dark indie anthems, CS Hellmann channels anger, frustration, and fear into positive and calming energy.
Pop/Review Sophia Bavishi - Money Power Glory
Sophia Bavishi graduated from Arizona State University, where she finished her degree in popular music with a focus on singer/songwriter, digital performance, and music production. In the past year, she has discovered a new passion for live digital performance. Using Ableton Push 2, she has been able to expand her music in ways she never imagined were possible.
Electronic/Review J Lym - Ride
J Lym is a contemporary singer, songwriter, and music producer based in Brooklyn, NY. His music is a cinematic mixture of electronic and acoustic sounds and has been compared to the likes of Bjork, Prince, and ARCA. As a performer, J Lym’s portfolio has ranged internationally at music festivals and venues such as the Java Jazz Festival, the MIT Jazz Festival, NEC’s Jordan Hall, Bowery Electric, Berklee Performance Center, and the Agganis Stadium.
Deep House/Review SAMBOX - Deep Time
Since 2004, SAMBOX music productions have appeared in 70 CD compilations of references Lounge (Chillout Guide, Buddhattitude, Blue Marlin, Dubai Eklektic, Café Solaire, Ibiza Beats). His music is also used for television (Alles was zählt, Le rêve de Diana (M6/Teva), Belle toute nue (M6) but also for luxury hotels and spas (Das Tegernsee, George V, Porsche Design, Westin).
Jazz/Review Exploding Pig - Bob Marley Had a Shooting Range
Exploding Pig is an emerging eclectic band originating from Austria. Comprised of a talented group of friends with rich musical backgrounds, they’re set to make waves with their versatile sound and style, often described as "Jazz Futura" or "Jazz meets 70’s porn music". As a result of quarantine and lockdowns, Exploding Pig came into existence.
Cinematic/Review Bartosz Lasecki - II. Nimbostratus
Bartosz Lasecki, a Polish-American composer, guitarist, and producer based in New York, is set to release his debut album, <an>android/among.the<clouds>, in January 2024. Merging influences from classical to rock and electronic music, the album narrates the story of the interconnection between humanity and technology, and our ability to create, connect, and inspire.
Pop/Review Nadia Vaeh - Friends U Couldn't Keep
IMA “Vox Pop” winner and Atlanta native Nadia Vaeh is turning heads worldwide for trailblazing what is now coined “brat pop-rock.” With her conscious, narrative-flipping songwriting and performances, Nadia embraces our inner villain, addressing the turbulent highs and lows of mental health, relationships, and life that we all endure. Her lifelong love of poetry and music was inherited from her mother.