Australian metalcore group Ocean Sleeper, headquartered in Rural Victoria, is known for their thunderous riffs, guttural yells, and epic choruses. After bursting into the underground scene with the release of Breaking Free, the group released the long-player Don't Leave Me This Way, solidifying their status as one of Australia's best-kept secrets. The band, Karl Spiessl (vocals), Ionei Heckenberg (guitars/vocals), Stan Liagourdis... read full bio
Grade 2 exposes a new generation to the raw power of classic punk. Their second CD on Tim Armstrong's storied Hellcat Records is a pounding tour de force that combines the unwavering punk spirit with the cry of modern injustice, individual identity, and Gen-Z adolescent grievances, as expressed by three lads who have punk in their veins. After honing... read full bio
Denitia, a Texas native now living in Nashville, has dabbled in a variety of musical genres, but her album Highways, a "alt-country ramble" that is "deeply tuneful, light on its feet, and shot through with melancholy," led her back to country music, her gold standard for songwriting. Denitia participated in Black Opry and WXPN's residency, was named an Artist... read full bio
Situated equidistantly between boosted Americana and rustic roots-rock, Jason Scott & the High Heat craft a broad, vibrant sound that surpasses the customs of their Oklahoma City origin. The sound of a true band grounded in groove, grit, and its own distinct spirit—too loud for folk music, too textured for Red Dirt—led by a songwriter whose unique background—a Pentecostal upbringing,... read full bio
Italy's Mola di Bari is the birthplace of Sante Sansone. He has always been captivated by music and DJing, even as a young youngster. The inspiration struck when he was fifteen years old. He had a strong desire to choose and present his music to everyone, and because of his charisma and intense devotion, people began to follow him. Equipped... read full bio
Taylor Burns, Joel King, and Ricky Young—all former lead singers of other bands—formed the American country rock group The Wild Feathers in Nashville, Tennessee. After the band's first record was released, drummer Ben Dumas joined. Former member of Apache Relay, a band that had opened for The Wild Feathers, Brett Moore is a multi-instrumentalist who started touring and recording with... read full bio
Muroki, a Kenyan-New Zealander, has made Berlin his home with the goal of introducing his soulful indie-funk-pop combination to European listeners. His third EP, Timezones, was recently released on Benee's Olive Records label. His single "Love Cocoon" peaked at number one on the Triple J Australian chart. You can watch his incredible cover of Tame Impala's "Borderline" for Triple J's renowned... read full bio
AEROBICA, which began as a monthly club night for 200 people in Santiago, has grown to become one of the most popular events in the underground scenes of Chile and Latin America. The long-running festival is well-known for prioritizing the dancers, its mission to build welcoming spaces for women and the LGBTQ community, and its unwavering support of other Latin American... read full bio
Kamixlo was the founder of the renowned underground group Bala Club. He created an inclusive business with Bala club nights, featuring a distinctive cross-genre post-club music style for the after-hours crowd. Demonico EP, his debut commercial release, was released under Visionist's Codes X Pan label. After releasing two more EPs under his own Bala Club label, Kami released his debut album... read full bio
The 25-year-old vocalist Zacardi Cortez has one of the most talked-about voices in gospel music these days. In this era of auto-tune stars, Cortez's powerful voice and spine-tingling vocal stunts have elevated James Fortune & FIYA's radio hits "I Believe" and "The Blood" over the last six years, making him one of the industry's most sought-after vocalists for live performances... read full bio
Former members of the heavy underground band Damad joined forces with Savannah College of Art and Design student Laura Pleasants to form Kylesa, a band that plays guitar. The only surviving original members of the group are composers and visionaries Phillip Cope and Pleasants. Initially forming as a combination of punk, metal, and sludge, Kylesa rapidly started incorporating psychedelic aspects into... read full bio
Frank Zappa and Frank Sinatra are evoked in equal measure by the spirit of Greep's progressively frenzied and covert soliloquies, with a dash of Scott Walker thrown in. The jazz-funk exercise that is the instrumental title tune is suitable for both the opening theme of a Broadway musical and a TV show's soundtrack. Excitement and expectation are created by the wah-wah... read full bio
As Surf Trash gets ready to release their next album, "The Only Place I Know," the excitement is growing. Their music promises a sonic experience that encapsulates the spirit of their live performances, resonating with the echoes of their tried-and-true authenticity. Prepare to explore the next phase of Surf Trash's musical journey as they immerse themselves in the waves of... read full bio
Jo Quail is a well-known London-born composer and excellent cellist. Jo is well-known for her creative use of looping methods, and her live performances thrill and uplift audiences around. Her original pieces blend complex auditory design with organic fluidity, whether they are performed solo, with bands, choirs, or orchestras. Jo's music is sensual and majestic, a skillful fusion of opposing... read full bio
Oblé Reed, an artist of mixed race who specializes in Alternative Hip Hop and is based in Seattle, Washington, has established himself as a unique individual. Just released, his debut effort "LINDENAVE!" had over 5 million streams and was ranked as the #1 album by the Seattle Times. His ability to let his true self come through in the music has... read full bio
Alexander (vocals & guitar) and Stephanie (vocals, drums & didgeridoo) make up the DIY duo Cari Cari. Having lived in Vienna, Hamburg, and London, they are based in Europe. The pair has been dubbed "the raw grit of Cat Power" (BestBefore), "with a pinch of Morricone" (FM4), and "the lovechild of The Kills and The XX" (IndieShuffle). While their single "Nothing's... read full bio
It is impossible to overlook Luca Fogale's voice, which transforms traditional ballads into poignant anthems about the state of humanity. The Canadian singer-songwriter, who combines the intensity of Coldplay with the closeness of Bon Iver, has been nominated twice for the JUNO award, Canada's version of the Grammy. Three critically acclaimed full-length albums by Luca—Safety, Nothing is Lost, and Run Where... read full bio
Folk-soul musician Cap Carter, a native of Manila, was raised on the seedy streets of West Sydney. He is an honest, unreserved singer/songwriter who isn't hesitant to show off his innermost feelings. He has been using music to share his tale with audiences both domestically and internationally over the past few years, capturing turmoil and beauty in ballad-style melody and... read full bio
Ocho is a band that defined the Latin New York Funk sound. This is the first of their three albums. Ocho, under the direction of Chico Mendoza, has been prominently featured in Soul Jazz Records' "Nu Yorica" series; these reissues comprise the three albums that the group considers to be best. In equal measure, Ocho blended Latin, Funk, and Jazz,... read full bio
Dawson Anderson, a country singer-songwriter, has already spent a full life—or two—in the music business. Having grown up in Temecula, California and Raleigh, North Carolina, Dawson traveled to Nashville for the first time at the age of fifteen, hoping to land a record deal. With the signing of his first record deal as a member of the band Temecula Road,... read full bio
