Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Pop/Review Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice - The Machine
Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice, a collective of artists that mixes rock, pop, and electronic music, released a new single entitled The Machine, which is a song that reflects on the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence, between emotions and algorithms, between freedom and control.
Rock/Review The Breakdown - Gaston
Exploding onto the London music scene with unparalleled vigor, The Breakdown are a sensational melodic rock band that brilliantly fuses iconic British influences with cutting-edge modern rock elements. Reunited in serendipity, this extraordinary quintet triumphed over adversity during lockdown, unleashing their mesmerizing debut album, ‘Open the Barricades’. Now regularly performing in and around London and featuring on a number of high-profile music blogs.
Classical/Review Maria Kotrotsou - Kafka's Dream
Maria Kotrotsou lives and works in Paris. She writes orchestral, neoclassical, electronic, new-age music, film scoring, and songs. Very early, she took part in the piano competition of the London Royal Academy of Music, where she won the first prize with distinction. In 2005, she obtained her piano degree with honors from the National Conservatory of Athens, and then she completed her law studies.
Pop/Review Clare Easdown - STIGMA ENIGMA
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, by the deep blue, Clare Easdown perceived music like the generous expanse of the sea. Creating a complex response with electronic music, she delves into the depths of her love for melody. She trained to play the classical cello growing up, eventually attending Newtown High School Of The Performing Arts. With classical training but a self-taught approach to music, her kaleidoscope of music is as unique as her music.
Rock/Review AURORA BY NOON - In The Shelter Of Mother Earth
AURORA BY NOON, a dynamic alternative rock ensemble from Austria, combines the best of current and traditional rock genres in a classic lineup with guitars, bass, drums, and vocals. This fascinating mix forms a distinctive sound that skillfully intertwines nostalgic tones with innovative, modern influences. AURORA BY NOON pays tribute to the immortal energy of the rock genre with their music, enriched with a dash of contemporary dynamism.
Funk/Review (BR)OTHERS - (Br)other
The new single “(Br)other” from the new duo (BR)OTHERS (featuring Michael Bland and Sonny T of The New Power Generation).
Pop/Review Diya Dhar - I Want You
Diya Dhar is a singer, songwriter, composer, and performer based in India, making music revolving around the genres of pop, rock, R&B, and hip-hop. Her music is centered around themes of love, betrayal, heartbreak, personal struggle, and even concepts of inner darkness. Diya has released 3 singles so far, raising a total of 13k streams and being featured on magazines such as Rolling Stone India, The Indian Music Diaries, Findie IN, and Rock Cabeca Brazil.
Rock/Review Giack Bazz - Only Fans
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 road 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 Hilgrove Kenrick - Fragments: Pt. 1
First a chorister in Birmingham, UK, then jazz gigs across the West Midlands, Hilgrove Kenrick eventually settled in Worcestershire, where he writes music for film, television, and games alongside classical and choral commissions. In down time between projects, he loves to record intimate solo piano works and experiment with space and sound in Spatial Audio. He received three Best Score awards for his score to the feature film "Suicide Club," and his music has been featured in films and shows worldwide.
Pop/Review Talia Grace - From Under You
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, in a household full of music, Talia began her journey as a musician at the age of seven. Piano lessons turned into playing shows with her siblings by the time she was nine, and by 12 years old, she had fallen in love with writing and recording music. Talia Grace’s music sits at the intersection between the stylings of Copeland and Bon Iver and the emotional rawness and emotional intensity of folk artists like Noah Gundersen and Phoebe Bridgers.
R&B/Review Russell Oliver Stone - We Gotta Wake Up
Russell Oliver Stone is a legendary singer-songwriter who has been using his music to address the pressing social issues of our time. With a career spanning over three decades, he has released numerous albums that have garnered critical acclaim and inspired countless fans. Russell's music is a call to action, urging listeners to stand up against injustice and fight for a better world.
Rock/Review The Almas - Crowns
The Almas are a hard rock, national recording artist hailing from New Munster, Wisconsin. The band is composed of Crystal Teigland [lead vocalist], Frank Slifka [founding member/lead guitarist], Josh Sukowski [guitarist], and Andrew Ehredt [drums]. In 2022 alone, the band has covered over 39,000 miles across the United States and just shy of 100 shows in a still recovering country.
Classical/Review Raynald Grenier - Canon in E Flat
A creative artist and composer, Raynald Grenier’s musical career began in the 1980s as an accompanying pianist as well as a conductor for various musical and vocal groups. After spending years mesmerizing audiences with his countless stage performances in the United States, Canada, and Europe, Raynald decided to part ways with the stage and turned his mind towards specializing in musical creation and composition. Having taken up the work of creating entrancing harmonies for ballets, musicals, and operas, Grenier continues to inspire audiences with his spellbinding craft.
Rock/Review Sam Feinstein - Need Me
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.
Rock/Review The project - no hard feelings
The project is the brainchild of the California rock scene’s own James Davis, who originally made waves in the 00s with his previous band Shameless as lead guitarist. The band won Best Hard Rock Band at the Southern California Music Awards in 2006, Best Hard Rock Band Rock City News in 2005 and 2006, and Best Metal Band at the Inland Empire Music Awards in 2006.
Pop/Review Energy Whores - Mach9ne
Energy Whores music is hard-hitting instantly. It's different. It sounds like something futuristic and funky by the likes of WILL.I.AM, but with a complete twist into the experimental and downright obscure. It changes almost instantly; it keeps your attention and curiosity. In a mix of synth pop and experimentalism, both vocally, in tempo and instrumentation, this is a true exploration with multi-genre elements.
Hip-Hop/Review Proklaim - PRICE OF LOVE aka 4 THE GAME
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 Jeanna-Sis - Not Enough
Hailing from the serene town of Moers, Germany, Jeanna Sis, a distinguished rap hip-hop artist, has found her artistic home in the vibrant landscapes of Australia and the enchanting shores of the Fiji Islands. With a soul drenched in raw emotions and a spirit fueled by resilience, Jeanna Sis crafts musical masterpieces that resonate deeply with listeners. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Eminem, Jeanna Sis discovered her solace and creative expression in the art of rap, using her powerful lyrics to navigate the turbulent waters of life.
Soul/Review Gianfranco GFN - Are You Lost
Gianfranco GFN was born on October 8, 1966, in Biel, Switzerland. He started playing guitar at the age of 7, took some lessons during his adolescence, and then continued as a self-taught musician. He is notably influenced by jazz, blues, bossa nova, and funk, while not denying his Mediterranean roots, which are reflected in his warm and groovy compositions.
Rock/Review Solnedgang - Valkyrie
Solnedgang is a Norwegian musician based in London, playing immersive, atmospheric, and melodic instrumental rock drawing from a vast array of influences, most notably post-rock, post-metal, black metal, and progressive rock/metal.