Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Pop/Review The Feels - I'm Not That Guy
The Feels are a Long Island, NY-based duo currently uplifting souls and generatingelectrifying buzz with their funky pop. The two induce uncontrollable dancing from those who catch an ear of their undeniably melodic grooves inspired by The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak and Michael Jackson. Members Danny Ayala and Andy Ballereua conceptualized The Feels at the beginning of the pandemic as a combination of Danny’s vocals and star power, which he revealed as a member of rock band The Lemon Twigs, and the swagger of Andy’s grandiose production style.
Pop/Review Kelsie Kimberlin - Turn Back
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.
Metal/Review We Are To Blame - Duality II
When Johan Karlsson posted an ad for a pop vocalist for a metal project, Alice Hartvig was both interested and skeptical. Although she was an experienced vocalist, she had never been involved with metal music before. After a quick discussion and a demo recording, however, it was clear that she was the perfect fit for Johan's vision, and We Are To Blame was born. Together with guitarist Urban Granbacke, they began to write the beginning of the We Are To Blame story.
Pop/Review Simesky+Fritch - SKALA.02
Welcome to Simesky+Fritch. One lives in Belgium. One lives in Wales. These are sounds without boundaries or borders. United Simesky Institutes has worked with the Budapest Scoring Orchestra and scored high with releases of sweet 80’s synthwave amongst the ranks of Vice & We Write About Music. Fritch comes fresh from albums and EPs that gained 5-star comparisons to Bowie’s Blackstar and Scott Walker.
Electronic/Review Bad Bubble - In Whatever
Rising from the indie music scene, Bad Bubble is captivating fans with his genre-blending fusion of electronic, synthpop, and new wave. Channeling 80s nostalgia, his signature cosmic ambient sound melds dream pop and synth elements into a modern, otherworldly experience. As a passionate and prolific singer-songwriter, Bad Bubble showcases intricate vocal arrangements featuring multiple 4, 5, and 6-part harmonies.
R&B/Review Obi Alfred - Follow Me
Obi Alfred is carrying the torch of classic R&B for a new generation. Born in New Jersey and raised in Texas, the Nigerian-American’s distinctive style pays tribute to the legends of the genre while pushing into bold, modern territory. Now, with the most compelling music of his young career, Obi is establishing himself as one of the most vital new voices in R&B.
Pop/Review Annie O'Malley - celebrations & obsessive thaughts
Annie O’Malley is the young powerhouse talent never forgets to have fun along the way and unleashes a confetti-packed explosion of vulnerability, making the process of self-expression comfortable and infectiously catchy to the listener. Raised in a small town outside of Chicago, the now LA-based artist uses songwriting as a way to explore the complexities of her inner child, penning released and upcoming songs about birthday parties, ice cream, love, loss, and all the other parts of the journey in this life.
Rock/Review Mick J. Clark - At Last
Mick J. Clark is a singer/songwriter on the Sonorus Record Label. With over 1,000,000 Spotify streams on his songs, he reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 2 in the USA iTunes Top 100 Rock Songs in June 2020 with: We Know It's True. He has written over 60 songs, of which 54 are being played by Emerge Music in shops, and with two songs on the ‘Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 9’ album, which reached No. 1 in the iTunes Electronic Chart.
Hip-Hop/Review DPB - Undefeated 3.0 (Radio Edit)
David Paul Brooks, known as “DPB” has been captivating audiences for years with his electrifying performances. This Billboard-charting positive rap artist is also a songwriter, motivational speaker, clothing designer, author, actor, director, producer, and filmmaker. DPB started as a solo artist and later became a member of D.O.C. (Disciples of Christ), a Grammy and Dove Award-nominated group.
Pop/Review The Pulltops - Make Me Smile
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.
Folk/Review Faeland - Give Up What You Know
Folk-inspired acoustic songs are medicine to soothe the mind and spirit. Faeland’s music has been described as “soul balm”, “ethereal” and “worldly yet otherworldly”. Their debut album attracted widespread acclaim, being championed by BBC 6 Music and BBC Introducing, amongst others. At its core are singer-songwriter Rebecca Nelson and guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Morrison from Stroud, UK.
Jazz/Review Pàppa D. - Swing! The CalBal '23 Session
Emerged from a very small city in Greece, composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Pàppa D. (Dimitrios Papavasileiou) has been continuously making music and pushing boundaries in genres, styles, and songs that have distinct melodies, lyrics, and harmonies. Melody-driven compositions, improvisations, and songs deviate from the norm and show his versatility and diverse character, both musically and personally.
Electronic/Review Clinton N feat. Luma - Dreaming
Clinton N is an Ireland-based artist from Hong Kong who makes chill, euphoric, and melodic music across multiple genres inspired by artists like Porter Robinson, Said The Sky, Dabin, Yiruma, Shallou, Above & Beyond, Sleepy Fish etc. His track "let go" accumulated 300k streams on Spotify within a year of release and his track with KTL, "Take Some Time" was also signed to "Chinchilla" under the Artist Intelligence Agency label.
Rock/Review Dirty Mitts - Ride the Storm
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.
Afrobeats/Review Love Ghost x Camidoh x DJ Switch Ghana - Dopeman
Love Ghost has played the Rockpalast Festival, broadcast throughout Germany on German television. In Mexico City, they have played shows at Auditorio BB, Indie Foro Rocks, and Amazon’s Gamergy Festival, which was broadcast to all of Latin America. They have several other songs coming this year, including an entire album with Marilyn Manson guitar player and producer Tim Skold, commissioned by Metropolis Records.
Rock/Review Sarantos - I Thought
Sarantos is an international award-winning solo music artist, singer-songwriter, proud nerd, multi-instrumentalist, book author, comic book nut, radio show host, and part-time spy. 2018 is year #5, as Sarantos keeps working hard to release a new song, music video, and book chapter every month, making his music come to life! In four years, he has released 8 albums with 110 original tracks as well as 4 fiction/fantasy books that parallel the songs!
R&B/Review Rebecca Sichon - Breaking Free
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.
Pop/Review Maria Lane - carrie white
Honest and raw Brooklyn-based songstress Maria Lane takes listeners on an intimate sonic experience of her innermost emotions. Much like peering into a diary entry, Lane offers listeners painfully relatable lyrics and deliciously cathartic melodies. Taking inspiration from the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Lizzy McAlpine, and Avril Lavigne, Lane's acting background comes through in her evocative storytelling and bold, heart-fueled declarations.
Pop/Review Charles Edward - LITTLE ANGEL
Hailing from the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada, Charles Edward is a 20-year-old musician whose distinctive, raw vocals resonate with genuine emotions. Charles Edward's journey through music is a testament to his commitment to authentic storytelling and melodies that connect deeply with the human spirit. He invites you to join him with humility and unwavering dedication as he explores the intricate tapestry of human emotions through his artistry.
Electronic/Review Dame Zina - Fairytales
A daughter-father French duo, Dame Zina writes and sings, composes, plays, writes and produces. They write in English and French on what matters to them: feminism, freedom, and emotions. After a first album in 2020, they continued with a wave of pop, rock, and electronica singles and EPs in 2022 and many videos, and a 2nd album of original songs and remixes in 2023.