Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review Tom Minor - Is Everything Okay?
Hailing from London N1, singer-songwriter Tom Minor feels inspired by indie rock, new wave and punk, power pop, psychedelic and garage rock, soul, R&B, reggae, and ska.
Punk/Review THE 351's - NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT
The 351's were formed in September 2023. Kev was playing guitar with The Rudesters (formerly The Cranky's) when Dom joined them as the new (and last) singer, followed shortly after by Tin as the new (and last) drummer.
Pop/Review Tess Posner - Can You Hear Me Now
Award-winning Alternative Pop singer-songwriter Tess Posner takes the listener on a journey into the realms of the subconscious to shine a light on the hidden parts of ourselves left behind. Tess’s revelatory lyrics and enchanting sonic landscapes invite the listener on a journey inside to self-discovery and healing. She weaves together mesmerizing piano, ethereal synths, and dynamic orchestral elements together with her lush vocal harmonies that lay over a bed of deep-sounding drums and bass.
Rock/Review Twice Dark - Telekinetic
In the neo-gothic realms of Bloomington, Indiana, Josh Kreuzman birthed the spectral music project Twice Dark in 2020. Inspired by the melancholic grandeur of decaying industrial spaces, Twice Dark weaves together goth, industrial, EBM, italodisco, deathrock, coldwave, and darkwave, capturing a haunting elegance reminiscent of a forgotten era.
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 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 Toby TomTom - I Need A Yoko
Toby TomTom isn't your average musician; he's a sonic architect defying categorization. Imagine folk's soulful storytelling infused with the raw energy of hip-hop, electronica, jazz, and rock. This unique tapestry, born from dreamt melodies and acoustic guitar whisperings, creates a sound that's both strangely familiar and refreshingly original.
Rock/Review The O.O. - Let’s Have A Party
The O.O. is a brand new indie singer/songwriter from the Isle of Wight, UK. Taking influences from bands such as The Kooks, The Libertines, and The View, 2024’s plan for The O.O. is to steadily release more singles, building up to the release of his debut album. The O.O. fell in love with music when he was very little. Due to being disruptive in his primary school lessons, the headteacher had to remove him from lessons and teach him music instead!
Pop/Review Tillerman - The Son must follow the Moon
Like most bands, the personnel of the group often lies within family links and friends acquired along the way via mutual passions. Tillerman is no different; Jon (lead vocals/guitar) and Tom (drums/vox) are brothers who have jammed together for years while growing up. Jon was introduced to Shaun (lead guitar) through work whilst at Uni, and Tom worked alongside Iain (bass) at a well-known restaurant chain.
Hip-Hop/Review Tavia - Get It Up
Tavia is a singer ascending from Rhode Island. While honing her craft, Tavia performed in high school showcases, karaoke competitions, several Salve Regina Hunger concerts, the 2022 Newport City Council & Committee Joint Inauguration, and two League of Women's Voters Vigils (2022 & 2023). Tavia is now focused on establishing herself as a professional recording artist, recently launching her debut single Get It Up in June of 2024.
Country/Review The Mack Brothers - Southern Skies
John and Matthew Mackara are brothers, musicians and podcasters. They were the principal creators/songwriters for "The 1940s," and now are off on their own to make music as "The Mack Brothers."
Pop/Review Tim Camrose - Fly Again
Tim Camrose’s wide pull of influences draws from the great songwriters he grew up listening to, such as Elton John, Billy Joel & Bruce Springsteen. This gives him his signature sound that distinguishes him from his Manchester scene. Growing up, Camrose would drop music to pursue a surgical career and then return after many years to music & songwriting in a journey that would take him to the United States and back.
R&B/Review The Przmatics - The Hope & the Hurt
The Przmatics are a Chicago-based band that were originally formed in 2012 as an outlet for producer/multi-instrumentalist Mike Przygoda’s songwriting. Przygoda has produced and recorded many bands in Chicago, from indie rock to hip hop, from country to jazz. He has composed music for theatrical productions at the Goodman Theatre and Lyric Opera of Chicago, as well as the National Black Theatre and NY Live Arts, both based in NYC, and composed dance scores for AileyCamp Chicago.
Folk/Review Tara MacLean - Live in My Hometown
Canadian singer/songwriter Tara MacLean has been an internationally renowned and award-winning recording and touring artist for over 25 years. She released her first album with the Nettwerk Music Group in 1996 and Sony Music Publishing Canada. Since then, she has been signed with Capitol Records and EMI Canada with her Juno-nominated band, Shaye. She has written and recorded six solo albums and two with the band.
Pop/Review Trivial Shields - Here the Past Is All I See
Trivial Shields is the solo project of bandleader and songwriter Christian Carpenter, who assembled a band from the North Brooklyn Indie music scene of the late twenty teens. A scene that revolved around bands such as Cantina (Renata Zeiguer), Celestial Shore (Sam Evian), Tiny Hazard (Alena Spanger), Big Thief, et al.
Rock/Review Tony Lio - Nyx
Born and raised in Central New Jersey, Tony Lio grew up on a hybrid of musical genres ranging from rock to pop and soul to indie. With musical structures reminiscent of Soundgarden and Ghost and lyrical content in the vein of Hozier and James Bay, there is no pigeonholing Tony Lio as he aims to make a name for himself in music.
Rock/Review The Pulltops - Mission Control
The Pulltops are a Milwaukee based duo delivering a hooky mix of Indie Rock, Power Pop, and Album Rock. Drummer Mark Pierret and guitarist Tom Crowell were both eclectic record collectors, so they immediately clicked when they joined their first band together. While Mark always leaned heavier on old country and soul music, Tom drew stronger influences from the experimental and underground scene.
Rock/Review The War Yaks - Bifurcate
The War Yaks bring catchy hooks, soulful vocals, and a generous dollop of saxophone to a new vision of what modern prog can be, with an electic blend of genres and influences and thoughtful, introspective lyrics. Fans of Steven Wilson, Thank You Scientist, Haken, Leprous, and Opeth may find something to love among The War Yaks' oeuvre.
Pop/Review Torrance - Star Child
Torrance is a larger-than-life solo pop singer-songwriter from Boston, Massachusetts. Rumor has it, his first word was “Cher,” as he’s been performing “Turn Back Time” since he was old enough to read. Torrance has seized every opportunity to excite a crowd ever since, but he reached new heights when he pressed pen to paper and began to craft his own melodies and lyrics.