With ‘Yellowthroat’, Fred Abong has delivered a very intriguing collection of left-field music that begs to be heard.
On 'Wayfinder,' Mohamed Assani is able to show what a successful combination of Indian/Pakistani classical and modern music should sound like.
On 'Ghosts Revisited' Beo String Quartet add a twist to their modern classical/prog rock combination.
Melbourne's Chained Lizard show with their latest single, "ELECTRIC VIBES", that pop doesn't have to rely solely on simple formulas.
While 'Fixed Memory', Glenn Echo doesn't necessarily break any new ground in the alt-folk realm, it easily matches the quality of some of the highest regarded acts in the genre.
With 'Always Honey,' Michigan's Scotty Karate delivers confident country-punk full of surprises.
Cashavelly Morrison's "Match Me" sounds like the lovechild of '90s alternative rock and Sarah McLachlan in its unadulterated poignancy.
Disaster Relief covers a wide musical field on 'Back Into It' - from soul/funk to various strands of world music, and it's all stuff you'll find yourself putting on repeat.
With "Still Intact," Heele delivers some dark views of childhood, blurring the lines between a few genres along the way.
Shawna Virago delivers another good alt-country effort with her transgender-themed new single.
Sunny Jain enlists an impressive cast of musicians on his latest, but it's the quality of the music that makes ‘Phoenix Rise’ really stand out.
On 'Yoreself,' Beatnik Neon is able to stand above your standard electronic-based music, successfully combining a number of different genres.
With 'Love of the Tiger' guitarist/vocalist Dida Pelled shows what crossover jazz should really sound like.
On 'Groovy Avocado Disco,' Unfortunately Steven is able to present a thoughtful concept exploring mental health through some strong music.
Head Fake's Michael Baker delivers a very promising solo EP with 'Hasten Mercy' that showcases all his musical talents.
On 'Aftertouch,' Absolutely Free successfully combine experimentation with straightforward melody.
Following the release of their critically-acclaimed LP, 'Jubilee', more people have gotten to know the multi-talented Japanese Breakfast. Whether it’s through song and dance or pen and paper, you’ll definitely be seeing more from this rising star.
Jeff Novotny and his JAZZPRJKT take the risky jazz experimentation route on "Cygnus X-1" and come through unscathed.
With 'Zahava', Canadian singer Jordana Talsky, skillfully uses just her voice and body to express herself musically and manages to escape all the possible traps of this risky undertaking.
Australian artist Tenuous Threads has come up with a good combination of science and music on his 'Mettle' release.
On 'Terra Papagali,' Greek-Brazilian artist Jef Maarawi is able to conjure imaginative musical visions about one of his native lands.
On 'A.U.', Rachel Lime creates an alternate musical universe all her own that lies somewhere between Kate Bush and Bjork, with the added elements of Korean scales.
The early 2000s were a very different time. That's one of the only explanations for the existence of 'Freddy Got Fingered' ― the unreconstructed comedic id of Tom Green.
On her self-titled debut album, Renée Reed combines folk, cajun, and French pop with ease, displaying her immense potential as an artist.