Music Connection’s annual list of unsigned live performers puts the spotlight on individuals and bands who delivered unique excitement, expert musicianship and intriguing songcraft to stages during the past year. In addition to MC staffers and freelance writers, the contributors to this list include producers, club bookers, music attorneys, managers, agents and other industry professionals. Currently, MC has reviewers in Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, Seattle, Asheville and Nashville. Livestreams are also part of our offerings. So, to be considered for a live review, go to musicconnection.com/reviews/get-reviewed.
ABSOLIGHT
Style:Rock, Alt-Rock
Location: Quebec, Canada
Web: absolightmusic.com
Afriqua
Style:Electronic
Location:Berlin, Germany
Web: instagram.com/afriquamusic
Akira Galaxy
Style: Alt-Pop
Location: Seattle, WA
Web: akiragalaxy.com
Alexa Villa
Style: Dance, Electronic
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Web: alexavilla.com
Alien Boys
Style: Punk
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Web: alienboys.ca
Alix
Style: Singer-Songwriter
Location: Bay Area, CA
Web: soundcloud.com/alixfullerton
Ana Popovic
Style: Blues/Rock
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Web: anapopovic.com
Andy McKee
Style: Acoustic
Location: Topeka, KS
Web: andymckee.com
Andy Peake & the Peake Pockets
Style: Blues/Roots/Americana
Location: Nashville, TN
Web: andypeake.com
Anna Tivel
Style:Singer-Songwriter
Location:Portland, OR
Web: annativel.com
Ardalan
Style: Electronic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Web: instagram.com/ardalander
The Atomic Cafe
Style: Rock, Pop
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Web: theatomiccafeband.com
AZRUM
Style: Electronic
Location: Anonymous
Web: instagram.com/iamazrum
BEC
Style: Electronic
Location: Berlin, Germany
Web: instagram.com/listentobec
Ben Landsverk
Style: Americana, Folk, Country, Rock
Location: Portland, OR
Web: benlandsverk.com
BETWEEN FRIENDS
Style: Indie Rock, Electropop
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Web: itsbetweenfriends.com
Black V Neck
Style: Electronic
Location: Miami, FL
Web: blackvneckmusic.com
Brenda Carsey
Style: Singer-Songwriter
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Web: brendacarseyart.com
Bushfire
Style: Punk
Location: Long Beach, CA
Web: instagram.com/bushfire_is_dad
Caravan222
Style: Outlaw Country, Psych-Rock
Location: San Francisco, CA
Web: caravan222.com
Cardinal Black
Style: Alt-Rock, Soul
Location: Wales, U.K.
Web: thecardinalblack.com
Charlotte Dickson
Style: Alt-Pop
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Web: instagram.com/charlottedicksonofficial
Chimera
Style: Hardcore
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Web: instagram.com/chimera_hc
Chuck Prophet
Style: Cumbia Pop
Location: San Francisco, CA
Web: chuckprophet.com
Courtney Hadwin
Style: Rock, Pop
Location: Durham, U.K.
Web: courtneyhadwinmusic.com
Creeds
Style: Electronic
Location: Fréjus, France
Web: instagram.com/creeds_official
Dagger Polyester
Style: Punk, Glam, Art-Rock
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Web: daggerpolyster.com
Daughter of Swords
Style: Indie Groove Rock
Location: Durham, NC
Web: daughterofswordsmusic.com
Deep Sea Diver
Style: Noise Rock
Location: Seattle, WA
Web: deepseadiver.com
Dess Dior
Style: Hip-Hop
Location: Atlanta, GA
Web: instagram.com/1dessdior
Dijon
Style: R&B/Indie Rock
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Web: dijondijon.com
Dim Kelly
Style: Electronic
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Web: instagram.com/dimkelly_music
Elle Belle
Style: Garage Rock
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Web: instagram.com/ellebelleband
Ellise
Style: Alt-Pop
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Web: ellise.wtf
Ernie Nickels
Style: Rock/Pop
Location: Nashville, TN
Web: ernienickels.com
Fay Dean
Style: Singer-Songwriter
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Web: instagram.com/faydeanie
Fise
Style: Electronic
Location: Panama
Web: instagram.com/satisfies
Girli
Style: Alt-Pop
Location: London, U.K.
Web: girlimusic.com
GOJNEA76
Style: Electronic
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Web: instagram.com/gojnea76
Grabbitz
Style: Electronic
Location: Buffalo, NY
Web: instagram.com/grabbitz
Jackie Venson
Style: Blues, Electro-Funk, R&B
Location: Austin, TX
Web: jackievenson.com
Jay Hollywood
Style: Hip-Hop, Rap
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Web: jayhollywood.co
Jeff Draco
Style: Indie-Pop
Location: Washington, D.C.
Web: jeffdraco.com
Kaneb Andrews
Style: Indie-Folk, Singer-Songwriter
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Web: instagram.com/kanebandrews
Katiie
Style: Alt-Pop
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Web: instagram.com/katiemadison
Kellie Rose
Style: Singer-Songwriter
Location: Seattle, WA
Web: kellierose.com
Kiki Feel
Style: Electronic
Location: London, U.K.
Web: instagram.com/kiki_feel
Kitty Ka$h
Style: House
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Web: instagram.com/kittycash
Lady Tazz
Style: Electronic
Location: California, Toronto, Europe
Web: instagram.com/dj_ladytazz
Lexa Gates
Style: Hip-Hop
Location: Queens, NY
Web: instagram.com/lexagates
