Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Repeat - Repeat
Repeat is a newly formed alternative rock band from Sweden. The band was founded by Torbjörn Hallberg, a Stockholm-based guitarist and vocalist, and Johan Holmberg (formerly Liberator). Mattias Belin plays bass. The single "Repeat", released in September 2023, represents the essence of the band. Combining elements of stoner rock and alternative rock with repetitive riffs and lyrics.
Jazz/Review Philippe Petrucciani & Nathalie Blanc - Let's Have a Walk
Embark on a mystical journey through the dreamy world of jazz with Nathalie Blanc and Phillippe Petrucciani, two artists entwined in perfect harmony. Their style forms a beautiful ballad that sails through jazz, subtly tinted with Bossa Nova and generously scented with bebop, creating a unique and enchanting synergy. Invoking all the voluptuousness jazz has to offer, their rhythmically masterful music lifts listeners into the elevated realms of a duo that has truly found each other.
Pop/Review The Heroic Enthusiasts - Tears Run Rings
“There’s no such thing as coincidence” seems to be a recurrent theme for The Heroic Enthusiasts since embarking on their now-acclaimed recording career with Meridian/ECR Music Group. Continuing their collaboration with their legendary producer, the duo’s star is on the rise, and they’re far from content to rest on recent laurels.
Deep House/Review Julien Noma - Mi Amore
Julien Noma is a Dijon-born DJ and producer with a passion for music that dates back to his childhood. From piano to guitar and drums, he has always been immersed in the culture of music. Julien's music is driven by his emotions, and he seeks to share these feelings with his audience through his electrifying beats.
Electronic/Review Me & Melancholy - Under the cover of darkness
Me & Melancholy is the brainchild of musician and producer Peter Ehrling, a one-man project that delves into the world of electronic music with a focus on melancholic, synth-based sounds. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Me & Melancholy was derived from Gränsen, established in 2022 and draws inspiration from some of the most influential synthpop and new wave bands of the 80s and 90s, including Depeche Mode, New Order & Camouflage as well as Swedish synth acts like The Mobile Homes, Elegant Machinery.
Electronic/Review Genevieve Sovereign - Midday Blue
Since launching her debut EP “It’s yours.” in March 2022, Melbourne (Australia) based electronic singer-songwriter Genevieve Sovereign has continued exploring various creative avenues, collaboration opportunities, and genres. Sovereign's newest electronic-acoustic hybrid, “Midday Blue” particularly showcases her dynamic vocal presence, talent for nuanced lyricism, and enduring drive to blur stylistic boundaries.
Pop/Review Marine Manasian - Hayastanin
Marine Manasian has come up with her signature sound, in which the traditional eastern feel and the Armenian language merge with the contemporary western electronic sound. She is able to maintain a fine balance when mixing and matching elements from different cultures. Her lyrics are as universal as her music; she sings about love and the universe, about the soul and the truth, light, and movement.
Funk/Review nasmore - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
nasmore is an acclaimed songwriter and producer known for his innovative sound and powerful lyricism, nasmore has been a force in the music scene for a while now, consistently delivering hits that challenge and captivate.
Pop/Review Madam Who? - Reclaim Your Power
Madam Who?, GenZ's cool aunt and genre-fluid humanist music artist, defies expectations. She's been through the wringer—that included brain cancer—but came out on the other side, writing inspiring pop anthems for underdogs. In her quirky and catchy melodies, you may hear notes of The Beatles, The B-52's, and The Beastie Boys. But it is her thoughtful and fun lyrics that get stuck in your head.
Folk/Review Alexandra - Funny
Alexandra is an indie pop singer/songwriter originally from the hills of Ohio. She recently moved to Dallas, where she has dug deep into writing her upcoming EP. Growing up as a singer, she slowly found herself confidant in the honesty and creative release of songwriting. Alexandra’s goal is to merge her life-long love affair of live performance with layered vocals and compelling lyricism to finally release these stories into the world.
Rock/Review Suburban Bicycle Gang - Lake Scugog
Suburban Bicycle Gang is an indie rock sensation hailing from Cambridge, Ontario. Comprising a trio of talented musicians, they captivate audiences with their infectious melodies and witty lyrics. Known for their boundary-pushing music and electrifying live performances, Suburban Bicycle Gang is quickly making their mark on the music scene. With their sophomore album, "In The Cosmos," they continue to showcase their unique blend of comedic brilliance and musical prowess.
Pop/Review JOSHUA - Punchline
Combining honest songwriting with an infectious dark pop sound, JOSHUA is an artist unafraid to explore complex emotions. Hailing from the west-coast town of Mandurah, Australia, the art-teacher-turned-songwriter follows in the footsteps of 5SOS, Thomston, and CXLOE, using songwriting to process and distill his emotional landscape. With the advent of acts like Lorde, Banks, and Flume, JOSHUA began teaching himself how to produce music on Ableton, with only YouTube and his ear to guide him.
Pop/Review Clare Easdown - Scopolamine
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, by the deep blue, Clare Easdown perceived music like the generous expanse of the sea. Creating a complex response with electronic music, she delves into the depths of her love for melody. She trained to play the classical cello growing up, eventually attending Newtown High School Of The Performing Arts. With classical training but a self-taught approach to music, her kaleidoscope of music is as unique as her music.
Reggae/Review François Marius - Rasta Dance (STARRY NIGHT)
Rasta Dance (STARRY NIGHT) by François Marius was recorded in Canada and Estonia during the 2023 summer and mastered at Abbey Road Studio in London, UK, by Mastering Engineer Simon Gibson, who won the Grammy Awards for his remastered album by The Beatles.
EDM/Review Funkjoy - Party Time
Funkjoy is a one-man project doing basically everything except singing.
Pop/Review Eva No - Stainless Steel
Eva Nordell is a Swedish translator and songwriter who launched as an artist under the artist name Eva No in 2019. In her late teens, she was a singer in a local band in Örnsköldsvik, in northern Sweden. She has written songs ever since. Now she is based in Stockholm. “Stainless Steel” is her third EP.
Rock/Review The Pulltops - With You
The Pulltops are a Milwaukee-based duo delivering a hooky mix of Indie Rock, Power Pop, and Album Rock. Drummer Mark Pierret and guitarist Tom Crowell were both eclectic record collectors, so they immediately clicked when they joined their first band together. While Mark always leaned heavier on old country and soul music, Tom drew stronger influences from the experimental and underground scene.
Rock/Review Filip Dahl - I Still See You
Filip Dahl is a Norwegian composer and multi-instrumentalist. He started his music career as the lead guitarist in various Norwegian rock bands back in the 70's, before moving on to become a recognized engineer and record producer. He was one of the main founders and owners of the highly acclaimed and successful Brygga Studio in Trondheim during the 80's and 90's.
Rock/Review Jesse Judies - Colors of Youth
Jesse Judies is the moniker of former San Francisco indie mainstay Nick Bray. Bray cut his teeth playing guitar for indie darlings, Music For Animals, before fronting EagleWolfSnake. Bray began producing music as Jesse Judies in 2018, when he embarked on his first full-length record entitled Thoughts In A Loop. After mixing and mastering TIAL, Covid kicked off, and Bray relocated to Sydney to avoid being separated from his Australian partner.
Pop/Review Rehya Stevens - Early Winter
Rehya Stevens is not only a gifted and highly praised singer-songwriter; she's also an insightful observer when it comes to a vast spectrum of human emotions. Granted, it’s a rare artist who can fully plough through the tangled web of feelings and experiences encountered during the often confounding journey that encompasses life’s entirety, but Rehya has been given the gift of not only perception but also sensitivity, and with that, the ability to make music that is readily relatable to everyone fortunate enough to find it.