Hip Hop Discovery – Xephyrine, Classik, Parrelli Blu

Xephyrine is a vibe.  Their new single Love Weight-Way is stylistically thick.  Her voice has a sultry urban draw and … More

Best New Indie – Hallo, Niall Summerton, Pet Snake, Big Warm Bed

We got lost in the exotic allure heard on the vocal performance on Worth It All, the new single from … More

Emerging Folk – Joe Kaplow, Alix Page, Ronjo V, Campaigner

“Rock and Roll is not what I thought” The new single from Joe Kaplow is a refreshing introspective journey.  It’s … More

Best New Rock – Ultra Lights, Creature Canyon, Andreya Casablanca, Hubbell Benson

We dig the garage rock fury heard on Wasted Again, the new single from Ultra Lights.  It’s a foot stomping … More

Retro Pop Revival – prisms, Allan Fox, Le Mal, Moon Kissed

We were thrust into an interpretive dance at the onset of fairy drugs, the new single from prisms.  The vibrant … More

Best New Indie – Tinsley, Navah Sea, Kaycie Satterfield, Silver Firs x Stainwasher

Tinsley grabs you from the opening moments of her new single Distract Me.  The effective arrangement honors her impressive vocal … More

All New Rock – Nicole Marxen, Cosmic Room 99, WIDOWS GOLD, Poise, LIL Dusty G

Nicole Marxen is visceral on her single The Executioner. This dark seething groove broods vibrantly. Her voice pierces the dooming … More

Best New Indie – Noak Hellsing, Rosalie James, Gordon’s Grandson, Alas de Liona

Noak Hellsing just dropped a killer new 5 song EP called SHIFT.  It’s an impressive mix that showcases the artists … More

Best New Rock – Soft No, bloococoon, Jimmy & the Veil

Soft No already had us full invested with the sonic fury of their new single Melting Timelines. But if you … More

Emerging Folk – Tai Shan, Abby Webster, Liza Lo, Jon Tyler Wiley and His Virginia Choir, Choruscape

Tai Shan caught our attention with the retrospective feel of her new single Wheels and Gasoline. The Americana songwriter retains … More