Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review The Killing Tapes - Falling Down (RED)
The Killing Tapes was formed in 2020 by Marcus Crede (Kreatur and others) and Peter Svensson (Mary Celeste, Hello Heartland). The lyrics and demos were presented to Peter by Marcus in the fall of 2020, and they immediately began to work on the material together. Shortly into the writing process, they both realized that the songs were of such quality and importance that they began the writing and recording of the album Black.
R&B/Review Joe Lington - Focus
Joe Lington, a gifted R&B and soul artist hailing from the enchanting landscapes of Ireland, has been causing ripples in the music industry. His voyage into the realm of music began with the gentle guidance of Lisa Gold Gervais, where he immersed himself in vocal and piano lessons. This early training laid the foundation for his future musical endeavors.
R&B/Review Partyat4 - FWM
Partyat4's artistry allows him to effortlessly combine rap and classic R&B to establish his musical style and flow. This talent inevitably seeped into his bones at a young age, as he is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, native. A ground that is known for producing artists with natural finesse and cool character. His name, originating from a mixtape he spontaneously dropped years ago, speaks to all those who encouraged him to pursue music from the beginning.
Reggae/Review François Marius - Rasta Dance (Radio Edit)
François Marius is a Canadian Reggae Pop singer.
Pop/Review Toby TomTom - Black Swan
Toby TomTom is a self-contained artist from Akron, Ohio, now based in Long Island, NY. He composed, arranged, produced, and played all of the instruments on “Black Swan,” including flugelhorn, guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, percussion, and vocals. Toby's influences include Tupac, Marvin Gaye, Tower of Power, Prince, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Migos, Debussy, and John Denver.
Rock/Review The Ruby Tears - Learn To Fly
Born from the weirdness of the first COVID lockdown. To date, The Ruby Tears has been an entirely online collaboration between Manchester solo musician John Goodfellow and Liverpool guitarist and songwriter Jeff Skellon.
Rock/Review Poppy Roscoe - Poppy Roscoe in: Sea Fortune and the Desert Rats
Re-formed in 2023 and surrounded by the arid Sonoran Wastelands, Poppy Roscoe is a Los Angeles-based Art-Rock group dedicated to creating a multimedia musical-video experience for its dedicated cult following. Captained by founder Izzy Fortune and drummer Jacob Smith, Poppy Roscoe is bringing back the concept that music can tell a complex, meaningful story that's really special.
Folk/Review Connor Desai - Forever
A soul-stirring cover of the Grateful Dead’s “Friend of the Devil” hit living rooms across the globe last year in the final scene of the Top 10 Netflix Thriller “The One.” Fans wracked up 50,000 Shazams in a matter of weeks, looking for Connor Desai. Her latest release, "Forever," is an improbable, hypnotic affair between chill trap and folk.
Electronic/Review Kmalectro - digital Highway
Experience the musical odyssey that is Kmalectro. As a solo artist on a thrilling journey, I've taken inspiration from the complexities of our digital age and the profound impact of big data on our lives. The music is more than just a sound; it's a story that transcends genres, weaving Rock, Electro, Jazz, and Classical Indian Music into a unique tapestry.
Hip-Hop/Review Yash Musabji - Prelude to L1F3
Yash Musabji was born in a small village in India and came to the United States at the age of 2. His love and passion for creating art led him to create ICON. Yash loves to shoot cinematic videos and photos, so he takes over the majority of the production for ICON Visuals. He’s also obsessed with creating music.
Hip-Hop/Review Funkleberry - Impossible Dreams
Funkleberry is a producer from Durham, North Carolina, who is now based in Los Angeles.
Rock/Review Baïki - Les boites
Baïki tells you stories! Don't believe them; it's all false. Or not. Or the opposite... To confuse you, Baïki will happily jump from one language to another according to his rock compositions, but not only rock. At times, one could even detect a hint of punk or folk. Baïki (bajki), in Polish, means “stories”. Don't be fooled, but let yourself be carried away.
Rock/Review Chandra - Smile (No Fox Gibbon)
Chandra is a bold and exciting singer-songwriter from Bristol, UK, forging unique guitar pop with an uplifting, positive message and intimate lyrical prowess. With one music blogger tagging Chandra as having "an insanely strong voice with a beautiful timbre," this artist will certainly be known for his vocal prowess, with his vocal-forward style carrying his lyrical messages to the forefront.
Pop/Review Wotts - ALLO!
Wotts is an Ottawa, Canada-based indie pop duo made up of vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Jayem and bassist/guitarist Ricky 100. Wotts has hit the stages of RBC Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week, and Junofest and has received shoutouts for their work from several outlets, including CBC Radio (Canada), EARMILK (U.S. & Canada), The Luna Collective (U.S.), and Mystic Sons (UK).
Rock/Review Jeb Rault - Rising
Jeb Rault is a New Orleans-born and raised guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He has played his music for live audiences across the world, from the USA to Switzerland, Germany, France, and Spain. His third full-length release, Rising, came out on September 15, 2023. His music is a mix of guitar-oriented Blues Rock mixed with a good dose of different styles (Funk, R&B, and Blues) from his hometown.
Jazz/Review Emily Saunders - Mashup
Dubbed the "UK's queen of jazz-fusion", Emily Saunders balances her virtuosity and adventurous musicianship of the highest order with a catchy pop sensibility that sees her voice dance around infectious tunes that worm their way into your brain and stay there. As a socially conscious wordsmith and supremely talented songwriter, many of her songs reflect on society, the fragility of people, and the strength of connectivity, oozing hazy sunshiny days and hot sultry nights.
Pop/Review Josh Tepper - Built Me
Josh Tepper raised in New York City, he attended New York City’s prestigious Performing Art High School, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, as a vocal major. He continued his college studies at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he majored in Cinema Studies. He is a twin and lives in New York City.
Punk/Review Love Ghost x Wiplash - LEFT ON READ
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.
Punk/Review Big Fun - Sexy Back
Big Fun is Austin Ford sings and plays the synth/keytar, Cody Barbato plays the Bison Bass and Nicholas Tripi plays the drums. They first met in 2nd grade in Southern California and have been making music together on and off ever since. They’re inspired heavily by industrial music like Nine Inch Nails, hard grunge like Alice in Chains, and hip-hop like Ludacris.
Pop/Review Sacha Mullin - Casino Wilderness Period
Sacha Mullin is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter noted for his commanding-yet-vulnerable singing style, wide vocal range, and jazzy, intense, and ethereal compositions. Critics have often summoned names like David Sylvian and Jeff Buckley, but Sacha comes more directly from the “schools” of Kate Bush, Joni Mitchell, Yoko Kanno, and Sugababes.