Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Pop/Review Ingmar King - The Times We Had
Ingmar King started writing his own songs in 2020, when he was 16 years old. Before that, he had been playing classical violin and piano since the age of six.
Jazz/Review John Basile - Satisfied
John Basile is an accomplished jazz guitarist and composer known for his soulful melodic playing, sophisticated harmonic sense, and deep conversational approach to improvisation. Born and raised in Boston John attended Berklee College and graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music. He honed his skills by studying with some of the great jazz guitarists of the era, including Jim Hall, Barry Galbraith, and Chuck Wayne.
House/Review Modal Split - Neon Lights
Modal Split is an independent songwriter and producer based in Frankfurt, Germany. His music is an eclectic blend of catchiness and melancholy in the fields of Synthpop, Electropop and House.
Rock/Review ettie - Marty McFly
ettie is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter who drinks a lot of wine and has a lot of feelings. As an English Literature graduate and connoisseur of millennial angst, she has a talent for playing with words and concepts embedded in our society to create a unique brand of storytelling. This is an honest and blunt type of alt-pop that aims to get at your core without getting under your skin.
Country/Review The Simple Joy - Unravel
The Simple Joy formed when four Durham, NC-based musicians decided to get together to make original songs. They started playing in mid-2019, starting with songs written by Tuck Satterfield but quickly making the songs different and fuller, with new parts being added by Pam McCarthy (drums), Michael Lowry (bass, harmony vocals), and Stephen Munoz (lead parts and solos), and arrangements changed to add dynamics and nods to multiple genres and styles.
Pop/Review Zanne Hanna - In My Dreams (feat. Austin Atlas)
Zanne Hanna is an indie artist, writer, and producer. Her unique electronic-inspired style is influenced by many of her favorite artists, including Sylvan Esso, Maggie Rogers, CHVRCHES, The Japanese House, Taylor Swift, Maude Latour, Radiohead, and Phoebe Bridgers, to name a few. Zanne worked in the Los Angeles audio industry for two years after graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2020.
Rock/Review Love Ghost x Ritorukai - Human Error 404
Love clings to you forever, whether you’re in it or out of it. Like an apparition you can’t shake, it never leaves. Love Ghost’s music conjures a style equally informed by Seattle tradition and Souncloud-era fearlessness. Love Ghost is for the misfits, and their music mostly deals with personal battles of mental health.
Pop/Review Carson Ferris - 1999
Carson Ferris is an American pop artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Provo, Utah. Carson's first single was Can't Be Without You, a collaboration with Trinidad Cardona. In 2021, Carson won a social media contest to have a video featured in Donny Osmond's Las Vegas show, which is still being shown at Donny's show at Harrah's in Las Vegas.
Folk/Review War Violet - Different Formations
War Violet is New York-based musician and songwriter Jummy Aremu. A few years ago, Aremu self-released a lo-fi debut EP called Getaway, described by Alt Citizen as “jangly groovy folk pop with Beach Boys and Angel Olsen vibes.” Fast forward to now, and with her debut album nearing completion, made with her ever-growing group of friends and collaborators, her sound has evolved into a vast landscape that explores darker themes such as isolation, alienation, identity, and loss.
Folk/Review Emily Nicole Green - Thief
NYC-based singer-songwriter Emily Nicole Green shines a light into the depths of her own emotional interiority so that we might feel empowered to do the same for ourselves. Her soulful, sensitive, haunting vocals captivate the listener's attention through sincere, vulnerable lyrics and catchy Americana soundscapes that move seamlessly between melancholic and uplifting timbres.
Hip-Hop/Review Breon S.Y.N.D.E.L - Recovery 2
Breon S.Y.N.D.E.L, a Brooklyn-based artist, creates music that feels like a high-speed drive without airbags—a thrilling and dangerous experience that he intimately understands. His journey into music was catalyzed by a drag racing accident, igniting his passion for creation and shaping his distinctive sound—minimal, hedonistic, and dark.
Country/Review Derek Lee Goodreid - Struck By Lightning Again
Derek Lee Goodreid is one of Australia's most soulful & exciting singer-songwriters. With a unique style that blends country, blues, and rockabilly, Derek's music is sure to ignite your emotions and get your feet moving. Born and raised in the land down under, Derek has always been drawn to music. He began playing guitar at the age of 18 and soon found his true passion in songwriting.
Metal/Review Blind Man’s Daughter - Sundressed
Blind Man’s Daughter is a melodic progressive metal band from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. The project started out in 2012 with founding member Ashley Wolfe writing songs, singing lead vocals, and playing guitar in Durango, Colorado. Over the next 10 years, Ashley left Durango and moved around the USA, while Blind Man’s Daughter remained Ashley's passion project, a true labor of love and creative outlet.
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.