Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Punk/Review Clare Easdown - Rebel Hearts
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.
Electronic/Review LeAndro SAM - Acá en la Mansa
LeAndro SAM - Acá en la Mansa
Hip-Hop/Review Proklaim - PROSPERITY
Introducing Proklaim, a solo hiphop lyricist and songwriter hailing from Windhoek, Namibia. Influenced by legends like Bob Marley, The Wu Tang Clan, and Biggie, Proklaim's music is a fusion of raw storytelling and powerful beats that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Electronic/Review Arkle - Don’t Speak
Arkle, a Glasgow-based electronic musician, has made a striking debut with his first vocal track, "Don't Speak." Drawing on influences ranging from drum and bass to ambient and glitch, Arkle's sound is a unique blend of club culture and diverse musical styles. With a background in music retail and acting, Arkle brings a depth of experience to his music, creating an immersive and captivating atmosphere that transports listeners to a mysterious world.
Pop/Review Alicja S - Walk What You Say
In 2024, Alicja S recorded ‘Walk What You Say,’ written and produced by Clement Musco. After several weeks of auditioning singers, Clement felt her voice was appropriate for this song. His purpose was to express the thoughts, feelings, and emotions we experience in their journey to find love.
Folk/Review Ævina - Daily Dose of Danger
Ævina - Daily Dose of Danger
Folk/Review Sean Hopkins - Pictures of Nothing
Singer-songwriter Sean Hopkins, rooted in the arts community of New Hope, PA—situated between New York City and Philadelphia—is known for his evocative folk and indie guitar work. Before launching his solo career, Hopkins was a key member of several indie bands, gaining traction along the East Coast with notable commercial and college radio success.
Rock/Review Five Headed Cobra - Beast Brain
Five Headed Cobra - Beast Brain
Pop/Review Sophia Stephens - Love & Grief
Sophia Stephens has been writing songs since she could first figure out how to use a pencil. Over her eighteen years of life, she has written around 500 completed songs that she plays with her guitar. Inspired by both modern-day artists such as Florence and the Machine, Lorde, Hozier, and Adele, she also draws inspiration from 70s rock to create lasting melodies.
Pop/Review Carson Ferris - FOMO
Carson Ferris is an award-winning pop artist and songwriter from Provo, Utah. Carson's musical influences include artists like Knox, Benson Boone, and Ed Sheeran. Aside from writing and releasing original music, Carson has also been featured on Donny Osmond's Las Vegas Show and sung the National Anthem for the Utah Jazz.
Country/Review Dax - Lonely Dirt Road
Dax, hailing from Wichita, United States, is a talented singer and songwriter who pours his heart and soul into his music. With powerful vocals and poignant lyrics, Dax captivates audiences with his emotive performances. Collaborating with producer LexNour, their synergy brings a unique blend of storytelling and musical prowess to the forefront.
Folk/Review Lucas Pasley - Til the end
Lucas Pasley is an oldtime fiddler/banjoist and singer-songwriter from Sparta, NC, in the heart of the southern Appalachian mountains. Rooted in traditional Appalachian and Country music, Lucas often pulls lyrics from his family's writing in addition to his own, and there's an emphasis on instrumental solos and harmony singing throughout his music.
Folk/Review The Celtic Social Club - I Can’t Wait Anymore
The Celtic Social Club celebrates a decade this year. Ten years that have succeeded in imposing a sound, a style, and a name. With four studio albums and three live albums under their belt, crisscrossing stages, festivals, and continents, the seven Franco-Irish continue to refine their elegant and audacious reinterpretation of the Celtic music tradition, shaken up with great blows of rock energy, pop melody, and folk magic.
Folk/Review The Ben Poore Project - One for Sorrow
The Ben Poore Project, hailing from Southampton, England, is a trio of talented musicians who bring a unique blend of rock, americana, country, and folk to their music. Lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist Ben Poore, along with bassist Dan HM and drummer Matt Axx, have been playing together for years, honing their craft in covers bands before venturing into original music.
Rock/Review RISE - Healing Hearts (feat. stayMellow)
RISE is a dynamic four-piece band hailing from Liverpool, England. Known for their high-energy performances and distinctive sound, RISE is making waves in the rock music scene. The band features Sam Kinley (aka stayMellow) on bass and vocals, Paul Kinley on keyboards and backing vocals, Alex Mahoney on drums, and Brian Petch on guitar. RISE creates a powerful blend of high-tempo rock, driven by melodic vocal hooks and a seamless mix of synths and guitars.
Rock/Review Trickshooter Social Club - Mile Wide
Trickshooter Social Club's music is an oddly literate, completely eclectic approach to fuzzy, tweedy, garage-y, country-tinged, stomp and clap American rock-n-roll. Sometimes singer/songwriter, sometimes loud and unapologetic—their songs are a little whiskey-soaked and world-weary—but always leave a little room for redemption.
Rock/Review Reckless Hallows - QR
Reckless Hallows is the embodiment of heartache, hope, and redemption in the world of alternative indie music. With roots firmly planted in 90s nostalgia, their sound blends the timeless elements of Tom Petty and Elvis Costello with a modern twist reminiscent of The Gaslight Anthem and Hot Water Music. The band’s music is architecturally influenced by The Cure, The Smiths, and Soundgarden, creating a fusion that’s both familiar and refreshingly unique.
Country/Interview Malachi Gagnon - Stay
Emerging pop-country singer-songwriter Malachi Gagnon is a small town all-American 17-year-old who found his love for singing and songwriting where many of music’s biggest stars first discovered their inner artist: the church worship band. Born and raised in a small town of New Hampshire, Malachi was raised on small town values and credits his family and their encouragement for giving him the confidence to believe in himself before he ever played his first chord.
Classical/Review John C Buttigieg - Piano Odyssey
John C Buttigieg is a British-Maltese neoclassical artist, broadcast composer, and contemporary solo pianist based in London. Known for his cinematic approach, John’s sound is meditative, experimentally abstract, and minimalistic. He regularly writes music for productions and broadcasts and has featured in national media, including the BBC and ITV.
Pop/Review Alex Kate - Close To You
Described as reminiscent of Kate Bush and Karen Carpenter (Send Me Your Ears & Sinusoidal), Alex Kate has entered the music industry as someone to be heard. Achieving the “2023 Glastonbury Emerging Talent Long List," others think so too. Her sound has journeyed from synth pop to rock pop back to synth pop again with her third EP. But one thing remains the same: her haunting vocals and her catchy hooks throughout her songs.