Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Shaela Miller - After The Masquerade
Shaela Miller’s years spent doing good country music work are safely etched into public consciousness. A turn at this point is by no means an undoing, but a welcome lead into new waters. Her rising profile is being amplified by a sonic reintroduction to one of Canada’s best voices and most sincere stage personalities. On the heels of TV placements like HBO’s True Blood, CBC’s Heartland, top-tier festival circuiting, supporting Matthew Good’s tour, and her upcoming Canadian headlining tour, Shaela sets aside (at least for now) her Loretta Lynn likeness in favor of the synth-laden corridors of a new sonic pathway.
Electronic/Review Adik Angel - Up so High
Adik Angel is a prolific composer who dwells and creates in Switzerland. Hailing from Plovdiv, Bulgaria, the initial spark of creativity entered her life from the beginning and has stayed with her ever since. Adik’s inspirations are a mixing of diverse styles comprising pop, electro, dance, and hip hop, all colored by balkanic or oriental rhythms and simple and authentic melodies like the title "Heartbeat (Remix).”
Hip-Hop/Review Luh Kai - No Cuffin
Luh Kai is an up-and-coming drill rapper and singer from Atlanta, Georgia. His fresh delivery and poetic cadences set him apart from other artists. His goal is to make music that everyone can feel.
Folk/Review Earia Music Project - The Weight
Earia is an Arabic word meaning "to be naked," defines both the power and the process of the musical genius that is the Earia Music Project. Their approach to songwriting is the result of countless hours of focusing on the rebirth of music roots - keeping themselves open, unrestricted, and free of limitations. Naked.
Rock/Review Gary Dranow - When The World Is Too Much (Remix)
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.
Pop/Review Joe Bygraves - Healing
Joe Bygraves is a 27-year-old singer-songwriter from Bedfordshire. His soft guitar and singable lyrics have made him a rising star on the local music scene. Joe has opened for Paloma Faith, Jools Holland, and Ronan Keating, playing to crowds of thousands. In 2020, when the UK’s venues were shuttered, Joe wrote and performed the official campaign anthem of the #WeMakeEvents movement, ‘Stand As One’. Joe represented the plight of the music and entertainment industry during the coronavirus pandemic.
EDM/Review Kmalectro - Panta Rhei
Experience the musical odyssey that is Kmalectro. As a solo artist on a thrilling journey, he has 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.
EDM/Review Moon and Aries - Firenight
Award-winning music duo Moon and Aries aren’t just another music collective with catchy tracks; they aim to provoke thoughts, evoke emotions, and elevate consciousness. Their intent is to uplift spirits, incite personal revolutions, and act as a beacon towards self-discovery. They bring to life an intriguing universe rich in a unique mixture of electronic, pop, cinematic, synth pop, trip hop, R&B/Soul, and more.
Pop/Review Rich Hennessy - Haven't Found You Yet
Nashville-based pop artist/songwriter Rich Hennessy has made a name for himself by performing and writing empowering, thought-provoking anthems that inspire change. The first song he recorded, a cover of the 1980s anthem "You're The Voice," released just prior to the 2020 election, earned him a slot on iVoted's livestream and inspired a partnership with Drag Out The Vote.
Pop/Review Legna Hernandez feat. Love Ghost - Tiana
Legna Hernandez, with over 17 million followers on TikTok and more than 4.7 million on Instagram, is one of Mexico's most-followed public figures. This past year, she finally decided to pursue the music she always loved. Bands such as Paramore, Avril Lavigne, and Halsey, among others, have been her influences since her teenage years, shaping her style, outfits, makeup, and now her music.
Pop/Review My Friend The Chimpanzee - 2Paradise
Two Viennese Chimpanzees found themselves in a cave in the 16th district, in Thaliastraße, to be more precise. To produce alternative music. With lots and lots and lots of analog synths. Founded in 2018, “My Friend The Chimpanzee” is an ongoing collaboration between producers Josef Umschaid (drums and fx) and Lukas Wieser (strings and synths) from Vienna, Austria.
Pop/Review Jagas - Devenu Deux
The French band Jagas sings to life and celebrates the living! Jagas follows the tradition of committed French-language rock/chanson with his energetic and powerful songs, far from cynicism and the prevailing resignation. Furiously humanistic and gleefully militant, Jagas allows the passion of Mano Solo, the poetry of Jacques Brel, and the generosity of Ogres de Barback to collide.
Pop/Review Carpe Diem - Nature Odyssey
Carpe Diem is a two-piece band with a guitar and vocals. Their narrative and poetic lyrics always reflect the meaning of life. The songs are set like a story-telling journey with thought-provoking and soul-searching cinematic themes. Take this experimental journey with Carpe Diem and fall headlong into a world of psychedelic abandonment.
Rock/Review Gary Dranow - 18, It's Alright!
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.
House/Review Jody Vukas - Echoes
USA-based artist and label owner, Jody Vukas, is well-cultured in house music globally. The Distant Drum Recordings and Big House Music frontman cut his teeth in the US scene in the nineties and has remained present and correct in the industry ever since. Jody draws inspiration from many of the genre's greats, including Danny Tenaglia, John Digweed, Carl Cox, Chus & Ceballos, David Penn, and many others.
Country/Review Carolee Rainey - Hard Times in the Heart
Carolee Rainey is a folk rock Americana singer-songwriter who writes with an inimitable spirit of poetry. When life pulls you up and throws you down, you learn to become flexible and fast. Maybe that’s why her lyrics and melodies run with vulnerability and conviction. At a young age, she hitched west and busked in Fisherman’s Wharf by day and played jazz and country bars by night. This was her walk in the storm before landing her first publishing and record deal.
Rock/Review Erik Hansen - Seasons of the Wind
Erik Hansen, a rising artist hailing from Washington, is set to take the world by storm with his debut EP, Seasons of the Wind. This highly anticipated release showcases Hansen’s immense talent and unrelenting passion for rock music. Known for his work with the band Fallen Angels, Hansen now ventures forth as a solo act on Seasons of the Wind.
Rock/Review Clash Valian - Degrees of Freedom
Clash Valian is the brainchild of Greg Merrell, an amalgamation of contemporary compositions, ethereal soundscapes, and garage-forged rock songs. Clash Valian’s music has been exploring the ether-driven auditory landscapes of the accessibly odd. From ethereal ballads to pulsating anthems, each composition showcases the project's commitment to pushing musical boundaries and challenging conventional norms.
EDM/Review Olesia Glants - Movin
Olesia Glants makes a bold statement and unleashes a seductive sonic whirlwind on her new single, Movin. Ukraine-born Glants has been immersed in the music world since her early years and has traveled extensively with her circus crew, drawing inspiration from global cultures. Now based in Dubai, Olesia enjoys being part of a vibrant and striking creative community that attracts artists and performers worldwide. Embracing complete artistic independence without influential producers and major record label support behind her, Glants enjoys creative freedom to develop and progress naturally.
EDM/Review LX8 - Quantum Blue
LX8 is the name used by Henry Chebaane, artist, writer, producer, set designer and filmmaker to collaborate with music artists, vocalists and sound engineers around the world. Since the 1980s he has been a big fan of electronic music in all its variety, so that's his main toolkit but other genres are under development. He thinks that everything that we perceive as our ‘reality’ is made of waves of probability and that is what creates our universe.