Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Francesco and The Black Swans - You have to hold on
In a time when society reaches its peak of paradoxes. She, perched on her pedestal, finally orders the human carnival and moves behind her deceptive mask like a puppeteer. The group Francesco and The Black Swans, as a simple observer, uses music to tell the story of these different life situations. Their new single "You have to hold on" is the perfect example. Their style? Progressive and psychedelic alternative rock, strong committed lyrics, clips with deep narration that do not leave you indifferent.
Rock/Review Sukh - Faith
Sukh is a Wolverhampton-born, Manchester-based singer-songwriter. Sukh's first record, "Kings," was met with critical acclaim when it was released in 2013. Grueling studies and an intense life on the hospital wards sparked Sukh to write his second record, “Galactic Love Machine,” which was released in October 2018. On the live circuit, Sukh has supported the likes of Basia Bulat, Nizlopi, Beth Rowley, and Stu Larsen, and once shared the stage with Flyte’s Will Taylor.
Rock/Review Emmett Hughes - What Will I Do
Emmett Hughes is a singer, songwriter, and performer based in Huntington, New York. His songs are influenced by symphonic music, Motown, rock, jazz, world music, and reggae. It is positive, sincere, and deeply personal, reflecting on the emotional ups and downs of life and how challenges can lead to deeper understanding. A multi-instrumentalist, Emmett sings, plays guitar, bass, and keyboards. He’s been playing since the late 1970s with a variety of original and cover bands.
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Rock/Review Madanes - In Love with Laura Ingraham [what's wrong with me]
Madanes has a unique and melodic musical voice that walks the line between Elton John and Ian Dury, and Frank Zappa. “The fringe of the mainstream.” This is the review that adi likes the most. “It describes me best. Or maybe I’m the mainstream of the fringe,” he jokes. A hopelessly devoted record collector since the age of 12, turned DJ for 19 years, including his time served in the army, Madanes adores hits with brilliant melodies.
Folk/Review The Amanda Emblem Experiment - Farmtime
Amanda is known to most of her old friends as Kylie. As an adopted person, she gained access to her birth certificate in her 30s, finding out her birth name to be Amanda June Emblem. In the 20 years of her recording career, she has released over 60 titles under various band names as the main songwriter. In 2017, after the demise of her last band, Amanda decided on a title that she could work with ongoing. Hence “The Amanda Emblem Experiment” set into motion, and the artist Amanda Emblem emerged going forward to this day.
Folk/Review Solwater - feel it all the way
Solwater is a journey home through the landscape of the human heart, an invitation into a more soulful way of being. Solwater includes songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Luke Anderson on vocals, fingerstyle guitar, flute, and percussion, Aea Luz on vocal harmonies, Jakob Pek on lead guitar, Jared May on bass, Salif Bamakora on kora, Shannon Lee Hayden on cello, Devon Anderson on drums, and John Alevizakis on banjo. Engineered by John Alevizakis at Little Buddha Studio in Nevada City, California. Co-produced by John Alevizakis and Luke Anderson.
Techno/Review GIDE - Virtually
Hailing from the vibrant city of Vantaa, Finland, GIDE brings a fresh, electrifying sound to the scene.
Rock/Review Gethyn Jones - Fatal Equation
Gethyn Jones spent 30 years as a producer, presenter, and journalist, primarily on BBC local radio and, latterly, in commercial radio and community TV. He's an accomplished songwriter and producer, having been part of JUGG Music, which provided music for a variety of BBC and ITV programs, back in the mists of time. He is also an experienced web designer and has run his own company since 2005.
Hip-Hop/Review Love Ghost - TIME TRAVEL
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.
Jazz/Review Allan Harris - Live at Blue LLama (Live)
Allan Harris, the Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and band leader, is a true luminary in the world of music. Revered by the Miami Herald as an artist graced with "the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King' Cole," Allan Harris stands as an embodiment of moving and magisterial artistry. With a career spanning fourteen recordings as a leader, Allan Harris has captivated audiences worldwide with his exceptional talent and charismatic presence.
Rock/Review Gary Dranow - Black Coal Lung
Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions have garnered acclaim for their online performances during Tuesday night livestreams. They've also received recognition in various music magazines and blogs, thanks to their unwavering dedication to their craft and their genuine connection with their audience.
Rock/Review Shining Nothing - Heavy
Shining Nothing are witty garage rock crooners from Milwaukee and Chicago, where they melt melody and Taoism with the philosophy of Alan Watts into joyful yet streetwise indie punk. The band members met playing at basement house shows in the Chicago suburbs. The DIY ethic and the strong community in the Chicago area took them from underground house shows into venues like Beat Kitchen, The Abbey, and Cobra Lounge.
Rock/Review Northern Trails - Through The Grain
Rooted in Americana, 90s Britpop, and Swedish indie pop traditions, Northern Trails has a way of presenting timeless melancholic melodies in traditional pop and rock costumes decorated with genre-crossing pearls. The band was formed in Uppsala, Sweden, in May 2022, when Christer Tinnerholm and Thomas Isberg agreed to focus a little less on ultrarunning and more on pop music. Together with friends Per Larsson and Ulf Eklund, they put the Hearts Went Frozen EP on tape and released it in November 2023.
Rock/Review Giack Bazz - Funny Days
Giack Bazz is an indie rock singer-songwriter based in London. Giack takes the listener on a tour inside his mind, criticizing society and discussing mental health, from love to loss. His first record, Childhood Dream (2016), financed by crowdfunding, paved the way for Giack Bazz Is Not Famous (2018) and Haikufy (2019), a 30-track, 20-minute album that started his personal protest against the unfair paying scheme of streaming platforms.
Classical/Review laisve - Oscillations
laisve is a collective featuring ex-members of the post-punk band The Communion. Their influences are Can, Mark Hollis, Frank Zappa, DJ Shadow, Classical, Mogwai, Morcheeba, and Orbital.
Pop/Review Maria Pellicano - Perdere L'amore
Music and songwriting have not only allowed Maria Pellicano to express her own soulful song but have also been a gift that has touched and inspired both singers and public speakers to use their voices with influence and power. From the age of 14 years old, in her early years, she led worship within the church and performed shows at venues all around Melbourne, Australia. Maria continues today to perform live for special events.
Pop/Review Melina Hazewood - Dear Boy
Melina Hazewood is an English-French 16-year-old singer-songwriter, and she has written 76 songs in the last 4 years. Through her songs, she hopes to share experiences and give a voice to all who want to be heard.
Hip-Hop/Review Jay Kurdy - Rise Again
Manchester MC Jay Kurdy cut his teeth in the UK rave scene, frequenting the likes of Bowlers, Hysteria, and Kinetic and becoming a regular favorite for DJs and radio in the North West. He later toured the world as a member of the 90s UK dance/rap crossover bands N-Trance and Cappella. Returning to his true Hip-Hop and R&B roots, he released his Mis Mix Act 1 EP, which received acclaim in both the UK and USA.
EDM/Review Astralix - Crazy World
Embark on a sonic journey with Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions, a global EDM sensation breaking geographical barriers from Park City, Utah, to Melbourne, Australia. Fueled by inspiration from EDM legends Avicii, David Guetta, Marshmello, and Swedish House Mafia, their latest release, "Crazy World," transports listeners through a seamless fusion of EDM, NU-Disco, and House genres.
Rock/Review Cat Cork - Post Man
Cat Cork is a musician and singer who creates music that is complex but catchy. He has a unique sound and a fresh approach to songwriting. Based in Australia. Friend of many cats.