Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Classical/Review Pat Piperni - Senza Te (feat. Vincent Ricciardi)
Pat Piperni is a Montreal-based composer and songwriter. Entertainer Vincent Ricciardi is known for his romantic, powerful voice and his vocal versatility. He possesses a rich, warm, lyric tenor voice reminiscent of the great Italian tenors of yesterday.
Rock/Review Gamina Chad - Make It Beautiful
Growing up across four continents with mixed origins as a global citizen, Gamina Chad has absorbed and blended cultures since childhood. He crafts his songs on his couch during the night and brings them to light with his fellow friend, Rodolfo Bignardi. The result is compelling and melodious, yet subtle and fragile.
Chillout/Review The Little Guy - Iain Fauseidou
The Little Guy is a creative collaboration between David Messer, David Duloy, and Robert Scott. They released their first project, Images of Beauty, Images of Pain, in 1999, followed by The Little Guy Dreams (2001), TV Poems based on the poetry of Chris Mikul (2005), This Is Not A Picture (2011), and their latest release, The Way It Is Forever (2024). In 2003, The Little Guy was commissioned under the pseudonym The Midnight Amblers by artist Richard Grayson to compose and perform Handel's Messiah as country and western music.
Folk/Review Judas Goat & the Bellwether - There Is Always a Dawn
Somerset musicians Sara Vian (vox) and Pete Vincent (multi-instrumentalist) have teamed up to create a new folk-rock project called “Judas Goat & the Bellwether.”
Folk/Review Dharmika - Give Me Shelter from the Storm
Dharmika writes, sings, and plays guitar. She lives in Eugene, Oregon, and has been playing music for more than three decades. She worked with Todd to produce some of her songs in 2023. She has been influenced by folk singers who write meaningful and powerful songs, such as Holly Near, Tom Paxton, and Jim Page.
Rock/Review Safari Youth - Everybody Else Knows
Safari Youth was born from the desire to create autonomously and without the limitations and influence of the music industry. This shackle-free approach has allowed them to have complete creative freedom, creating songs that otherwise wouldn’t exist. “Wrestling With Elephants” from their second EP is a perfect example of the kind of nonsensical joy that this process allows.
Rock/Review Roger Godfrey - Never Too Late
Introducing the indomitable Roger Godfrey, a rock-pop maestro who defies age with his timeless melodies. Born 80 years ago in the heart of England, Roger has embarked on a musical journey that spans generations and transcends borders. Now residing in the enchanting landscapes of south France, this old-school rocker continues to captivate audiences with his feel-good tunes, breaking conventional norms and proving that it's never too late to unleash new sounds and melodies onto the world.
Post-Punk/Review LOLOCRASH - Loulou
Discover the LOLOCRASH group, a bold mix of style and universe imagined by Léonard Stefanica, a multidisciplinary artist with an innovative vision. Their album, also called "lolocrash," invites you to party and breaks the codes. Léonard Stefanica, in a few words born from an early musical awakening and a chance meeting with an illustrious Russian teacher. Léonard Stefanica, known by his stage name LOLOCRASH, is a multifaceted artist.
Pop/Review Living With The Storm - New Animal Culture
A merging of electronica, trip-hop, progressive rock, and ambient music, Living With The Storm is the solo project of Jim Bryant, also remotely known for being one half of Hero Monk and, in the dim and distant past, one third of Earth Calling Alice. Since starting the project during lockdown, Jim has remained prolific, releasing the 'Purpose of the Planet' and 'Wolf' EPs, the albums 'Between Two Hurricanes' and 'Memoria', which was described by one reviewer as “an art-pop masterpiece,” and, in 2024, ‘New Animal Culture’.
Rock/Review Dirty Mitts - Electric Kid
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.
Rock/Review The project - All i ever needed
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.
Hip-Hop/Review W1ZZY - Keep The Change
Introducing W1ZZY, the dynamic rap sensation hailing from West London. With an emerging presence in the music scene, W1ZZY brings a flamboyant style and authentic rap lyrics that resonate with audiences worldwide. Inspired by the vibrant streets of London, W1ZZY's music captures the essence of urban life with a unique blend of energy and raw talent. Keep an eye on this rising star as he continues to make waves with his electrifying performances and infectious beats.
Rock/Review Origins of Nebulae - Motion Blur
Formed in Marseille, the group is built on a solid friendship between Gwendan Percevault, Marin Boutonnet, Damien Lazzarini, and later, Dylan De Angelis. Their meeting at high school marks the beginning of an exciting musical adventure, at the origins of a project that will become the Origins of Nebulae. From their first steps, they chose to compose together, favoring collective musical creation, which resulted in their first album in 2017, “Keep Breathing.”
Rock/Review Reynald n'trio - Pin’up
Reynald n'trio sits at the crossroads of rock and blues. The band's creative process is based on the exploration of a theme or riff around which they build their music, leaving plenty of room for experimentation. In concert, the group favors improvisation and spontaneity, giving free rein to solos and capturing the essence of the moment.
Electronic/Review Deep Dive Species - Habitat
Deep Dive Species were formed during (and basically because of) the 2020 lockdown in New York. One part of the duo is Vadim Militsin, an electronic scene veteran who stands behind numerous projects like AUTiSM, Logica Abstracta, and Robotov-Millentrop. The other component of this unlikely mixture is Sergey Popovich, a guitarist and vocalist with a string of projects, like Vopli Vodoplyasova, famous in and beyond his native Ukraine, Hey! Lubo!, and the NY-based Goodswan.
Pop/Review Maya Salafia - Swim
Songwriting is an innate passion for Boston-based Maya Salafia, who wrote her first pop song at age nine and released her first EP of originals at thirteen years old. Currently a rising freshman at Berklee College of Music, Maya is highly active in the music scene, regularly performing at festivals, events, and venues, while garnering an impressive tally of awards and recognition along the way.
Hip-Hop/Review V of 40M - The Score
V of 40M, leading the charge for the Black Independence people's movement known as Forty Million Strong (40M), has been making waves since his global debut just over two years ago. The movement, aimed at establishing sovereign land and autonomous rule for Blacks, is seamlessly integrated into V's music, creating a unique and impactful experience for listeners. From his debut release, "No Church on Sunday," to the recent "Martin Luther," V remains steadfast in his mission to inspire, inform, motivate, and mobilize the masses.
Rock/Review The Local 12 - Abandon
The Local 12 is a band with members hailing from South Jersey and Delaware County, PA. The band was born in 2018, as Eric Bailey reached out to his friends Patrick Ream, Daniel Ream, and Dave Iannucci, inviting them over to his house for a jam session to have some fun and see what would happen. They performed a few originals that each member had lurking in their brains and a few simple covers that each member had always held close to their hearts.
Rock/Review Kingdom Calm - Follow The Leader
Sydney rock band Kingdom Calm have been making waves ever since bursting onto the scene in 2021 with their unique sound and electric live shows. Hailing from Sydney’s inner west, their songs explore everything from gambling addiction to unrequited love to general relativity, yet always remaining grounded in the reality of what it means to be... and not to be... by providing a window into the lives of characters from all walks of life.
Hip-Hop/Review H3RO - Fake It Till You Make It
''Justin Daniels'' (born May 4, 1991), known by his stage name ''H3RO'', is an American underground artist and songwriter from Columbia, South Carolina. Often labeled as a conscious hip hop artist, H3RO manages to "combine battle-rap boasting, nerd-rap asides, deeply conceptual comic book narrative storytelling, and genuine emotional vulnerability into a seamless package.”