Discovering the new music underground around the globe

Country/Review Robert Bacon - What Christmas Means to Me
Robert Bacon was born on an army base in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Coming from a military family instilled in him a patriotic love for his country. Robert grew up on a farm in the Midwest listening to country legends George Jones, Loretta Lynn, The Oak Ridge Boys, and The Statler Brothers. But it was the musical talents of Alan Jackson and George Strait that developed a love and passion in Robert to pursue country music.

Folk/Review Sami Fitz - Some Hills Were Once Islands
Sami Fitz is a British-American experimental pop and ambient musician whose sound is rooted in deeply emotive, introspective spaces. Based in London, Sami’s journey began with classical voice training under Maestro Dino Anagnost at Lincoln Center, yet she found herself drawn to a broader sonic landscape. After a break from music, a chance encounter with New York’s experimental music scene reignited her passion, introducing her to drones, ambient textures, and avant-garde jazz.

Pop/Review LTB - Mystique
Annapolis-based pop and R&B artist LTB is best known for his rich tone and beautiful vibrato that evokes the ubiquitous sound of classic singers from the mid-twentieth century. His definitive talent for composing, singing, and producing his own music makes him an artist to watch in the coming years. Best known for his love of emotion-provoking lyrics, unexpected beats, and jazz influences, he easily crosses the pop and R&B music genres.

Rock/Review Fuentes de Vida - Alice's Descent
Fuentes de Vida is a bilingual American singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York. Raised on Patti Smith, Bjork, and Salsa music. His lyrical style is often highly confessional, reminiscent of the raw honesty found in Joni Mitchell and Tori Amos. Inspired to reinvigorate audiences with a New American heartland sound. Fuentes paints his songs with a mean brush stroke of raw social commentary on timely social issues with unnerving honesty & dark humor.

Rock/Review Chandra - Christmas Hugs
Chandra are a bold and exciting 3-piece pop-rock band from Bristol, UK, forging unique guitar pop with an uplifting, positive message and intimate lyrical prowess. With one music blogger tagging Chandra’s voice as being "the driving force… nothing short of extraordinary," this band will certainly be known for Chandra’s vocal prowess, with his vocal-forward style carrying his lyrical messages to the forefront.

Folk/Review Julia Kotova - World Music
Julia Kotova presents songs of different nations of the world. You'll make a wonderful journey across continents without leaving home.

Folk/Review Stell and the Comedown Club - Everything I Am Is Yours
Based in Bristol, England, Stell and the Comedown Club is an up-and-coming artist led by the talented Stell Kousiounis. With a background in session work, Stell is now focusing on his own music, gearing up for multiple releases in the coming year. The group's music is a blend of haunting vocals and emotive instrumentals, showcasing Stell's ability to captivate listeners with his unique sound.

Pop/Review Tim Compagna - All Behind You
Tim Compagna is a singer-songwriter based in Vancouver, known for creating music that blends emotional storytelling with feel-good vibes. His songs often explore themes of personal growth, love, and resilience, drawing from his own experiences of profound loss.

Rock/Review Downtown Patriots - Angels In The Snow
When Danny Watts started Downtown Patriots, this multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer wanted a sound that captured his love of grunge but with a modern twist of energy.

Rock/Review Janita - Real Deal
From the outset of her career, Janita has commanded attention. As a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter, she has uniquely defied convention yet repeatedly enjoyed mainstream success.

Pop/Review David Raine - Pray
David Raine creates music and lyrics that are cinematic and provoke daydreaming. His goal is to continue releasing songs that give space for self-reflection. Music can be an amazing vessel for rediscovery of who we are as lovers, thinkers, and travelers. That’s where he goes when he writes, and he can only hope his music takes you to your versions of those places.

Folk/Review AmurRayz - Zero More +Or- Less
AmurRayz sings for and learns from the astronomer, anthropologist, futurist, humanist, philosopher, politician, realist, romantic, scientist, secularist, spiritualist, talker, thinker, wanderer, and wonderer.

Country/Review Ella Reid - That's a Holiday
Ella Reid is an Austin-based singer-songwriter whose music cuts deep with emotion, authenticity, and versatility. Known for her captivating vocals and sharp songwriting, Ella blends Americana, neo-soul, and folk-rock into a sound uniquely her own—at once raw and tender, vibrant and grounded. Her songs, rich with relatable stories and heartfelt melodies, pull listeners into moments that linger long after the music stops.
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Rock/Review [SAMPLE_TEXT] - Fear Everyone
[SAMPLE_TEXT], an alternative rock band originating from Anchorage, United States, is composed of three members: Reece Caldwell on vocals and guitar, Tyler Farrell on drums, and Jacob Marsh on bass. This musical alliance formed spontaneously, driven primarily by their shared love for the legacy of iconic bands that dominated the rock music scene in the 80s and 90s, such as Slint, Sonic Youth, Joy Division, Alice in Chains, and Nirvana, as well as contemporary acts such as Black Midi and Ty Segall.

Rock/Review Mick J. Clark - It's Christmas Party Time
Mick J. Clark is a singer/songwriter on the Sonorus Record Label with over 1,000,000 Spotify streams on his songs; he reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 2 in the USA iTunes Top 100 Rock Songs in June 2020 with: We Know It's True. He has written over 60 songs, of which 54 are being played by Emerge Music in shops, and with two songs on the ‘Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 9’ album, which reached No. 1 in the iTunes Electronic Chart.

Metal/Review The End Is Near - Grindhouse
The End Is Near is a Southern California-based metalcore band known for its powerful sound and unapologetically intense themes. The band combines crushing riffs, slashing rhythms, and visceral lyrics to create a sonic experience that’s as thought-provoking as it is relentless. Their songs delve into the darker aspects of modern life, exploring themes of governmental control, societal breakdown, and the erosion of individuality in a digital age.

Pop/Review Clay and Kelsy - I am
Clay and Kelsy are a Los Angeles-based duo crafting music that blends raw emotion, theatrical storytelling, and innovative sound design. As music artists, producers, and instrument designers, founding Clay and Kelsy Instruments, a female-owned music software company, partnered with notable Native Instruments.

Electronic/Review Kadeus - Manticore
Kadeus is a Swiss electronic music collective. Broadly speaking, their genre can be described as bass music, but more precisely, their music oscillates between Future Bass and Dubstep. If you’re familiar with Illenium, Slander, San Holo, Excision, or Dr. Ozi, you’ll find similar sounds, as these artists form the basis of their inspirations. Kadeus is not just a music group; it’s also an entity with values, including a desire to highlight the work of those behind the scenes, as well as a sensitivity to climate issues.

Reggae/Review ZOOLOOK - STONEFRENGE: Black in Space
ZOOLOOK is a multidisciplinary artist and musician who produces original music in a dub reggae style that includes a mix of funk, hip-hop, and lofi music.

Rock/Review Mad Painter - Debt Collector
Mad Painter, based in the Boston, MA, area, is deeply rooted in the melodic rock tradition of the 1970s. They play mostly original music, ranging from Woodstock-era psychedelic rock to glam-tinged rock 'n' roll a la Mott the Hoople and the Faces to epic heavy anthems in the vein of Uriah Heep.