Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Sam Feinstein - Maslow's Mountain
Born and raised in Peabody, Massachusetts, Sam Feinstein got his musical start on piano at age 7, adding bass-guitar, upright bass, guitar, cello, ukulele, percussion, synth, harmonica, and more to the mix. In high school, he started a ska band and a klezmer band. He moved to Miami for college to study Music Engineering at the Frost School of Music. In college, he formed a bluegrass/folk band and another ska band.
Folk/Review Tracy Eckstrand - Who Is Gonna Rescue You
Tracy Eckstrand is a folk-rock singer-songwriter based in Rochester, New York. She released her first EP, "Who Is Gonna Rescue You," in September 2023.
Jazz/Review Michael Friedinger - Time Together with You
Michael Friedinger is a pianist and keyboardist from Stuttgart, Germany, playing jazz, funk, and smooth jazz with Brazilian, Cuban, gospel, and straight-ahead jazz influences.
Electronic/Review Thorax-Wach - Kafka in Berlin
Thorax guards are Olaf Kraemer and Frank Dieckmann. As early as 1980/81, they made music together under the name Thorax-Wach. At that time, it was still part of the Brilliant Dilettantes. Previous albums were called “Hardly conceived—already fashionable," “Piggyback and to death by the hundreds,” and “You’re still doing way too well. In 2023, they met again after 40 years and decided to make an album as Kafka lovers.
Hip-Hop/Review Proklaim - RIGHTEOUS
Proklaim (Kult Status) is a Ugandan-born MC raised in Zambia and based in Namibia with a passion to glorify the name of God through the medium of hip-hop music and to do so with excellence and passion.
Hip-Hop/Review Голос КАА - OP-1
Meet Голос КАА, formerly a part of the local dark jazz project Fugu Quintet in Saint Petersburg. Now based in Singapore, he's an artist more focused on hip-hop-related genres and sub-genres. Despite having four releases—three EPs and one single—he's still on the verge of a breakthrough, continuously shaping his sound, which varies from experimental alt-hip-hop to more mainstream sides.
Rock/Review Gary Dranow - Floating Away
Gary Dranow, Chris Zoupa, Jason Jones, Roman Burda, Klim Apalkov, and Roman Kuznetsov unite their global talents, fusing rock, blues, and metal influences to craft a unique sonic experience. Drawing inspiration from Hendrix, Vaughn, and Metallica, their music weaves blues rock, hard rock, and metal, enriched by personal experiences and diverse influences. The band's journey overcame personal battles, including Gary Dranow's bipolar disorder, infusing their music with authenticity and raw emotion.
Rock/Review SANTA CLAWS - Grain of Sand
10 years since Greg Aubert left his mark on rock with Santa Claws, he has officiated in numerous projects with multiple musical colors and always had the same passion for authentic and refined rock n roll. An album (Life Is a Lie) and a live EP (Echoes) later, the formation of the new line-up is still plowing its path towards more refined and timeless rock.
Rock/Review Patrick Doval - Back Home
Patrick Doval is a multifaceted artist with a track record to prove it. Since 2008, he has independently released six albums, several singles, and 25 music videos. This vast body of work highlights Patrick’s endless musical and visual creative inspiration. Patrick’s work has garnered a lot of attention from the art world. A number of his music videos have been showcased at premier contemporary art stages, including Art Basel and the Wynwood Arts District of Miami’s Curator’s Voice Art Projects.
Rock/Review What's In The Box - S(T)IMULATIONS
What's In The Box is a post-grunge band from Pilsen, Czech Republic. In 2019, the band released its debut album, MILK. After COVID, the band jumped into studio "I" in Hradec Králové and made their second album, S(T)IMULATIONS, which is out right now. The band is touring in Czech and European clubs a lot.
R&B/Review Moon and Aries - Nothing To Lose
German composer & producer Tom Aries and Canadian writer and singer Jordana Moon team up as: Moon and Aries - the music duo with a unique fusion of Electronic, Pop, Cinematic Synth Pop, Trip-Hop and more. Moon and Aries hope to hook you into their sensual, uplifting and spiritually charged Universe of sound. With Tom Aries’ memorable, seductive melodies and captivating instrumentals, blending with Jordana Moon's thought provoking, poetic lyrics and emotionally intimate vocals.
Americana/Review TB Whiteside - Tales From The Greenhills Tavern
TB Whiteside is an Australian songwriter who deeply loves authenticity. Influenced by the great storytellers of blues, folk, alt-country, and rock, there's no smoke and mirrors here, just honesty. Armed with his 6-string and a melody, he delivers raw songs born of life in the vast, big-sky flatlands of western Victoria. Come pull up a chair and listen to a unique slice of life!
Folk/Review Wishpenny - day after dark
Brian and Regina Russell are Wishpenny, husband-and-wife creatives who have been making music together for three decades. Brian plays guitar and navigates sound production. Regina sings, strums acoustic guitar, and drives the drum kit. Regina writes lyrics, and Brian writes riffs. They work out melodies, progressions, and arrangements together. Their eclectic, independent music is enhanced by the contributions of talented guest musicians and influenced by the creative heartbeat of Music City, USA.
Pop/Review Nobody's Wolf Child - LXXVII
Nobody's Wolf Child is a blend of cinema and pop. Each song is created to be in an alternative place of its own. Song production choices were made to represent these audio spaces and the mood of the creatures within. The more you listen, the more you will hear the sounds beyond the song, the world that is being created, and uncover the lore behind it. As a full 360-degree project, each song also has its own specific visual counterpart.
Hip-Hop/Review AGGRASOPPAR - TEKIN UPPÁ LÍV
AGGRASOPPAR is a Faroese “flowerpunk naprap semi-supergroup” that erupted from the societal slumber of 2020 and released its 20-song-strong debut album on Christmas Eve 2020. They are infamous for their energetic live performances, where you never know what to expect from their surprisingly big and diverse repertoire—everything from harsh noise to soft country. AGGRASOPPAR’s music covers a wide variety of genres and moods, all bound together by the playful weirdness of the production and performances of the three core members, who go by the pseudonyms Ayphinn, Dada, and Sóljudrongur.
Hip-Hop/Review Leif Riggs - One Day
Leif Riggs is currently based in San Diego, CA. He has been rapping since the early 2000s.
Electronic/Review Giardini Oort - Dark Thoughts
Giardini Oort is a musical project created to provide a sanctuary of relaxation, meditation, and mental serenity through the power of music. Their intentionally immersive soundscapes blend elements of ambient, downtempo, LO-FI, and chill-out genres while also incorporating industrial and post-rock influences. At the heart of their compositions are the mesmerizing sounds of specialized meditation percussion instruments, such as the handpan and RAV VAST, harmoniously accompanied by a symphony of bells, Tibetan singing bowls, and the enchanting HAPI drum.
Folk/Review Engegård Quartet - Haugelåt
Engegård Quartet has become one of Norway’s most sought-after ensembles. Their bold, fresh interpretations of the classical repertoire, combined with a deep attachment to their Scandinavian roots, have attracted international acclaim. The quartet’s debut CD was praised as ‘breath-taking’ in The Strad, while their second release won Pizzicato magazine’s ‘Supersonic Award’. Their CD of works by Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius, and Olav Anton Thommessen was praised by Tully Potter in Music Web International as ‘what Grieg lovers have been waiting for’.
Rock/Review Sink to the Sea - Sink to the Sea
California instrumental post-rock, psychedelic, ambient, experimental, and art-rock band Sink to the Sea has recently released its self-titled debut album. Recorded live with very few overdubs, the band is composed of Marc Bobro (basses, euphonium, theremin, synths), James Van Arsdale (guitars, synths, drones), and Noah Whatoff (acoustic and electronic drums, samples). They are based in Southern California but do not like the sun.
Electronic/Review Minno - Through The Day, Through The Night
Minno is an up-and-coming EDM artist based in Austin, TX, known for his unique blend of electronic dance and indie-pop music. Originally starting out making remixes of artists such as Lana Del Rey, Kanye West, Woodes, and Luna Shadows, Minno quickly gained popularity, with his remixes being featured on popular music blogs such as thissongissick.com and youredm.com. Now, Minno has shifted his focus entirely to creating original music, crafting emotive and catchy tracks that showcase his exceptional songwriting abilities.