Shoka Sunflower, the rapper from Johannesburg, South Africa, has been refining his experimental approach to music-making since he was a teenager, and, now, with the release of his latest album For Now Keep Dancing, Shoka has taken another step further into the world he has constructed around his raps, honing in on the qualities that make his sound unique.

Dp0mmy, the Atlanta-based and St. Louis-raised hip-hop producer, came relatively late to the art of beatmaking, but, with his jazz-interweaved and deeply nostalgic boom-bap instrumentals, has already made a name for himself in the industry, advancing his craft with each successive project he has released.

Bymaddz, the self-labeled “cosmic R&B” singer from New Jersey, has spent years carving out a dreamy, progressive, and rhythm-driven sound, and, with her new project The Marvelous Tales of the One-Eyed Imposter, has fully arrived as a transcendent and creatively dynamic artist, etching out her artistic vision through her inherent need to create.

Ember Woods, the rapper and freeform lyrical artist from Broward County, Florida, has been refining her craft since she was a teenager, forming her stream-of-consciousness writing style over shimmering instrumentals. As she has found a sense of confidence in her sound and creative approach, her recent work has reflected a polished technique that imprints her music with a unique intention.

Misterdillinger., the formidable producer from NYC, has been honing his craft since he was a teenager, grinding out beat switches and growing to understand the nuanced underworkings of hip-hop instrumentation, and, with his growing discography of collaborative projects and a new direction for his sound, he continues the upward trajectory he has established for himself thus far.

Jay Exodus, the lyrically intent rapper from Buffalo, New York, has been in the game for over a decade now, but, since his artistic re-invigoration during the pandemic, has steadily been improving and becoming more comfortable in his sound, making a name for himself both locally and in the global hip-hop scene.

Teether, the Melbourne-raised and London-based rapper and producer, has been leaning into the extremities of his sound with definite intention from the time he was a teenager, and, in doing so, has discovered a niche that bridges the grimy, boundary-pushing qualities of metal and punk with the wobbling atmosphere of psychedelically-leaning hip-hop.

Cashbo, the rapper and producer from Jackson, Michigan, has been dreaming up lyrically-packed songs since middle school, but now, with his recent re-brand, he is ready to take the world by storm, crafting tracks that simultaneously capture the raw energy that he brings to the mic as well as the introspective qualities of his creative mind.

JaySanityy, the rapper and producer from Columbia, Maryland, has been making music from the time he was a child, and, through his years of work and the growth of his discography, has blossomed into an adroit and experienced songwriter, crafting tracks that push the bounds of his creative drive.

Isaac Jones, the indie artist from Dublin, Ireland, has reached new heights with his organic, arrangement-focused sound, crafting visionary sonic statements from the confines of his bedroom and, in doing so, has torn down the barriers between himself and his music, overcoming the challenges of vulnerability and anxiety that are inherent in the music-making process.

Zedikaya, the NYC-native rapper and producer, has been pursuing hip-hop as a means of personal expression for over half a decade now, crafting subdued, lo-fi inspired tracks that serve to showcase his adept pen and penchant for clever wordplay.

Jhnchristopher., the Chicago-based visual artist and enigmatic rapper, has been chasing a feeling of spontaneous creation since he was a child, utilizing his innate talent for drawing and painting and his keen interest in music’s capabilities of expression in order to convey his deepest vulnerabilities as well as his greatest triumphs.

Star Moles, the fantasy-driven singer-songwriter from New Hampshire, has always opted for the conceptual, the pure, and the melodramatic, and, with the upcoming release of Snack Monster, her second studio album recorded with Philadelphia guru Kevin Basko, she has taken this potent combination to new heights, amping up her instrumentation and deepening her conceptual spirit.

Dominsquis, the experimental rapper and producer, has found his sound over the last couple of years, weaving industrial and electronic elements into his unique brand of hip-hop that encapsulates the energy contained within his dynamic creative drive, and, as he has done so, has found a mode of expression that has allowed him to process trauma, heartbreak, and all of the emotions his life has contained throughout his adolescence.

Fyoum, the hyper-pop and indietronica artist from Sweden, has found a musical home in the Internet-driven, synthesizer-compiled scene of electronic and video game music and, in doing so, has found a way to interweave the jazz and hip-hop influences that comprise his artistic foundations, crafting unique tracks with intentional and intimate sound design.

Kudo Nyc, the rapper and producer from Brooklyn, has found his personal voice and expression through the genre of hip-hop and, with his collective BLAK NOMADS, has blossomed into a multi-disciplinary artist, making sonic waves across the East Coast.

Jonny Stones, the rapper and indie artist from Northern Italy, has culminated his years of work and artistic development with his first studio album, I Have Finally Cleaned Room 221202, and, in the process, has found both a voice and a platform for his sonic experimentations, actualizing his vision in dramatic form.

wishlane, an up-and-coming pop artist currently based near Atlanta, Georgia, has spent years intertwining the sounds that shaped his childhood, from the southern rock ballads of his father’s band to the electronic music that permeated his adolescence, and the result is a unique combination of experimental production wrapped within a singer-songwriter ethos: a blend that, in many ways, defies description.

Palo Sopraño, the artistic alias of Pacific Northwest indie artist Ryan Pickard, has been exploring the limits of his sound and improvisational abilities for over a decade now, and, with each successive song he releases, he takes another step into the jangly, psychedelic world he has created.

Neighbourly, the enigmatic four-piece band based in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, has operated, in various forms, for nearly a decade on the strength of their pure, collaborative approach to creation, and, with their upcoming EP “Get In”, they have added another genre-rooted gem to their growing collection.