Discovering the new music underground around the globe
Rock/Review WØLZT - Tapes from the Maze
WØLZT is a solo artist from the French Alps. Always in search of a singular sonic experience with his moody, introspective productions. He now invites us to follow him through the twists and turns of Tapes From The Maze, a three-part instrumental album. For this third opus, he dropped the vocals and created what he calls hypnagogic rock. It's a musical journey—an adventure to be explored with your eyes closed. The listener is more like a passenger here.
Pop/Review Wotts - Wilson
Wotts is an Ottawa, Canada-based indie pop duo made up of vocalist/multiinstrumentalist Jayem and bassist/guitarist Ricky 100. Wotts has hit the stages of RBC Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week, and Junofest and has received shoutouts for their work from several outlets, including CBC Radio (Canada), The Luna Collective (U.S.), Iggy Magazine (France), and Mystic Sons (UK).
Electronic/Review Wavewulf - In Every Blue
Wavewulf (Nicholas Long) was first inspired to play synthesizers at age 13, in the early 90s, when he went to see Depeche Mode and saw them making inspiring music with synthesizers. During his teen and early adult years, he was able to hone his skills in local bands, composing music using synthesizers, midi, and a sequencer.
Electronic/Review Wavewulf - Unbreakable Soul
New York-based electronic artist and producer Wavewulf (aka. Nicholas Long) has been playing synthesizers since he was in middle school. Long grew up listening to his father play guitar as well as to his father’s extensive record collection, which included bands such as Pink Floyd and The Beatles. This early exposure to music lit a spark in him! When he was young, Long used to form bands with kids from his neighborhood; he would play (toy) synthesizers such as the Casio SK1 and Yamaha PSS 140, while another friend from around the corner played pots and pans for drums and later electronic drums.
Rock/Review WaleM - Turbo Tonnerre
A group from Brest, WaleM, was born in 2020. The first self-proclaimed Turbo Rock Prog group, their music is fueled by a curiosity for various musical genres. WaleM seeks to create an intense experience, a communicative energy that brings the audience together in an appreciation of the present moment. This talented collective is ready to captivate the world with a dynamic approach to music.
Rock/Review Wotts - Laundry
Wotts is an Ottawa, Canada-based indie pop duo made up of vocalist/multiinstrumentalist Jayem and bassist/guitarist Ricky 100. Wotts has hit the stages of RBC Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week, and Junofest and has received shoutouts for their work from several outlets, including CBC Radio (Canada), The Luna Collective (U.S.), Iggy Magazine (France), and Mystic Sons (UK).
Jazz/Review Workman Benjamini Even Zur - Workman Benjamini Even Zur
Alon Benjamini, drummer, composer, sound and mix engineer, and master engineer, was born in 1996. Graduate of the jazz department at Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts and The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. 2014 and 2016 scholarship recipient from the America Israel Cultural Foundation. Endorser of Canopus Drums. Currently lives in New York and continues to collaborate with elite musicians around the world, such as Reggie Workman, Avishai Cohen, Gilad Hekselman, Takeshi Ohbayashi, Eli Degibri, Yotam Silberstein, Omer Avital, and many others.
Rock/Review Will Lisil - Elon Musk
Will Lisil is an innovative producer and experimental musician who leans into the power of music to address and protest against social issues. With a bold approach that spans across genres such as hip-hop, EDM, br-pop, and rock-pop, Lisil distinguishes himself as a cosmopolitan artist capable of blending diverse musical styles to create captivating and message-driven tracks. His music not only aims to entertain but also to enlighten, using his platform to expose journalistic fraud and support movements like Brazil Was Stolen, which denounces political injustices.
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.
Punk/Review Wexford - Never Give Up the Fight
Wexford is a four-piece band hailing from Sandusky, Ohio. With a sound that blends alternative, punk, and post-hardcore influences, their music is characterized by driving rhythms, intricate guitar work, and raw, emotive vocals. The band consists of Shawn Daley on bass, Jeff Vandebussche on drums, and Andy Kohlmann and Dave Mueller on guitar and vocals. Each member brings their unique style and musical background to the table, creating a sound that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Punk/Review Wexford - Change Your Mind
Wexford is a four-piece band hailing from Sandusky, Ohio. With a sound that blends alternative, punk, and post-hardcore influences, their music is characterized by driving rhythms, intricate guitar work, and raw, emotive vocals. The band consists of Shawn Daley on bass, Jeff Vandebussche on drums, and Andy Kohlmann and Dave Mueller on guitar and vocals. Each member brings their unique style and musical background to the table, creating a sound that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Pop/Review Wotts - there
Wotts is an Ottawa, Canada-based indie pop duo made up of vocalist/multiinstrumentalist Jayem and bassist/guitarist Ricky 100. Wotts has hit the stages of RBC Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week, and Junofest and has received shoutouts for their work from several outlets, including CBC Radio (Canada), The Luna Collective (U.S.), Iggy Magazine (France), and Mystic Sons (UK).
Pop/Review Wotts - PETALS
Wotts is an Ottawa, Canada-based indie pop duo made up of vocalist/multiinstrumentalist Jayem and bassist/guitarist Ricky 100. Wotts has hit the stages of RBC Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week, and Junofest and has received shoutouts for their work from several outlets, including CBC Radio (Canada), The Luna Collective (U.S.), Iggy Magazine (France), and Mystic Sons (UK).
Rock/Review Waxy Shellac And The Tasteless Apples - Shelf Life
Waxy Shellac And The Tasteless Apples is a studio project after Fred Meltzer spent 7 years with his original Band Free Range, traveling all over Massachusetts and playing his silly, quirky songs.
Rock/Review What's In The Box - S(T)IMULATIONS
What's In The Box is a post-grunge band from Pilsen, Czech Republic. In 2019, the band released its debut album, MILK. After COVID, the band jumped into studio "I" in Hradec Králové and made their second album, S(T)IMULATIONS, which is out right now. The band is touring in Czech and European clubs a lot.
Folk/Review Wishpenny - day after dark
Brian and Regina Russell are Wishpenny, husband-and-wife creatives who have been making music together for three decades. Brian plays guitar and navigates sound production. Regina sings, strums acoustic guitar, and drives the drum kit. Regina writes lyrics, and Brian writes riffs. They work out melodies, progressions, and arrangements together. Their eclectic, independent music is enhanced by the contributions of talented guest musicians and influenced by the creative heartbeat of Music City, USA.
Rock/Review West Wickhams - Vivre Sa Vie
West Wickhams are Jon Othello and Elle Flores, a psyschedelique Garage Noir Deux peace, originally from Tresco on the Isles of Scilly. Tresco is famously the island of lost souls and is home to subtropical plants and shipwrecked figureheads. They recently relocated to Richmond, Surrey, where the creatures rule. West Wickhams are an imagined rival gang to punk-style icons the Bromley Contingent.
Electronic/Review William Sanford - Deep Mollusca
William Sanford is an eclectic, avant-garde, ambient, and electronic musician from the Northwest Indiana/Chicagoland area.
Blues/Review Wreckless Strangers - Orange Sky Dream
Hailing from the Bay Area, Wreckless Strangers is a tight-knit collective of six talented musicians whose journey began in 2016 as an informal jam session. Fast forward seven years, and the band has released three original albums and performed countless captivating shows. Wreckless Strangers masterfully blend blues, R&B, Americana, and good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll to craft a distinctive sound that strikes a perfect balance between unique, familiar, and just plain fun.
Pop/Review Wotts - WANNABE
Wotts is an Ottawa, Canada-based indie pop duo made up of vocalist/multiinstrumentalist Jayem and bassist/guitarist Ricky 100. Wotts has hit the stages of RBC Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week, and Junofest and has received shoutouts for their work from several outlets, including CBC Radio (Canada), The Luna Collective (U.S.), Iggy Magazine (France), and Mystic Sons (UK).