This Santa Barbara native caught my attention with his song, Right Place, Wrong Time last year. Meet Indie pop singer-songwriter, Dawson Fuss. He started singing or rather humming to songs from a very young age and when he got older sought opportunities to sing wherever he could. He joined local theater productions and sang in the choir in high school. Dawson Fuss says "music is very much a part of him and everyone has their inner soundtrack of their lives."He has caught the

Nigerian-born and living in Ireland singer-songwriter, Caleb Kunle has been performing on the Irish music scene for quite some time. His mix of psychedelics with soul is smooth and you just want to hear more. Caleb Kunle who moved to Laois, Ireland as a young child is still getting used to his adopted country moving from Laos and its hustle and bustle to Ireland is a great change. He has been an artist to watch since 2020 and his music is a fusion of not only soul but jazz an

Jazz pianist, Danilo Perez is just fascinating to watch perform. Born in Panama he started playing at age three. His father was a teacher and singer himself and wanted his son to learn to play an instrument and learn about music. As a matter of fact, his father felt that all subjects like math, science, and more could be taught through music. Danilo Perez had a fascinating upbringing one that has served him well with his music. When he was ten years old he started learning cl

You may think Yot Club is a band but it's actually singer-songwriter Ryan Kaiser from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is a one-man band that writes, plays, and sings all the songs. This young and talented singer-guitarist has been playing his instrument since he was eight years old. His music is lo-fi beautiful melodies and great giddy and catchy lyrics just listen to his song, Fly Out West. Ryan Kaiser likes to record his music on the move. He actually has a mini studio set up

Singer-songwriter Fana Hues is a rising star on the R&B indie scene. She feels so blessed to finally be recognized because it was scary for her at one time. This Pasadena-born artist has been singing since she was two years old. Music is in her soul and she was born to parents who are both creative people. Her dad is a musician and singer-songwriter and her mother is a dancer. She says her musical journey began at an early age when she was playing with her family's band aroun

I just love this album by jazz trumpeter, Michael Leonhart. He not only mixes classical with jazz but has a little something for everyone. You may know this artist if you are a huge fan of Steely Dan like I am and know he has been playing and collaborating with them since 1996. This New York native grew up with music all around him and it was destined for him to be in jazz since his father is the great jazz bassist, Jay Leonhart. His father played with the best from Judy Garl

Samm Henshaw has been creating such a buzz on the indie music scene that I had to check it out. I was floored by his vocal ability and the smoothness and pitch reminding me of the R&B/Soul singers of yesteryear. Inabasi Samuel Henshaw professionally known as Samm Henshaw has been making the rounds on the London music scene. His parents who originate from Nigeria are not musicians but music was always played at home. Later he decided music was his calling and at church, he lea

Australian band, Spacey Jane caught my attention with their latest song, It's Been a Long Day. The lyrics of the song and the longing in the lead singer's voice made me take notice. The band members are lead singer, and guitarist, Caleb Harper, Kieran Lama drummer and manages the band, Ashton Hardman-LeCornu guitarist, and Peppa Lane on bass. Two of the band members met while in high school and the rest at a French class and through friends. The band formed in 2016 and since

Nothing is more captivating than a beautiful piano solo. Jazz pianist Joy Ellis from London, U.K. plays with such beauty that her piano solos leave me enthralled. She not only plays the piano but is also a composer and vocalist. Her voice is unique and hard to compare to other jazz vocalists. She is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and since her graduation has been playing at many jazz festivals throughout Europe. She describes her music as a mix of jazz

Jazz guitarist, Szymon Mika is noted as one of the best jazz guitarists of his generation. Szymon Mika from Poland and now living in Galicia, Spain has many jazz admirers. This super-talented guitarist has not only won many prestigious awards in jazz but has also traveled the world with some of the top jazz artists around today. Like many musicians, his guitar is custom-made by master luthier, Stefan Schottmuller. Szymon Mika graduated in 2016 with a master's degree from the

The indie band, Halocene from Phoenix, Arizona is making noise on the indie rock-pop scene. This band started out in 2008 and played the Vans Warp tour that year and gained a following. The band members are lead singer, Addie Nicole vocals, guitarist/vocals/producer, Bradley Amick, and Joe Polizzi on drums. The band became popular through YouTube and their covers of well-known songs by such artists as Linkin Park, Queen, System of a Down, and more. This band has opened up for

What a beautiful name and one that is distinct and memorable. Meet French-Senegalese singer-songwriter, Anaiis whois as memorable as her name. Her beautiful vocal tones tell the story of someone who has been searching or trying to discover themselves. At a young age, she went from her city of birth, Toulouse, France to Dublin, Dakar, living in Senegal with her Dad then New York, and now residing in London. All those changes are reflected in her music. She says it's how she g

Double bass impresario, Roberto Occhipinti from Canada is one of few rare musicians who have been successful in two music genres. He is well renowned in both jazz and classical music. He comes from a musical family that includes both his brother and cousin who also play with him. He has collaborated and played with a whos who in both jazz and classical music. His career began in 2001 with the album, Trinacria an album that featured both Canadian and Cuban musicians. He won th

I first heard Yumi Zouma several years ago as I was checking out some new artists and fell in love with their song, Powder Blue. Since their release in 2015 of their EP, Cascine Park this band has been gaining traction and their fans love them. Yumi Zouma consists of singer/keyboardist, Christie Simpson, guitarist/bassist, Josh Burgess, guitarist/bassist/keyboards, Charlie Ryder, and drummer, Oliva Campion. This alternative pop band from Christchurch in the city of Canterbur

New Zealand-bred singer-songwriter Noah Slee is taking the R&B/Neo-Soul world by storm. His music is a mix that includes the sounds of his Tongan heritage and is contagious. Slee whose real name is Tau Manukia grew up in a musical family and he performed with his siblings doing Polynesian floor shows. When he got to high school he and his friends started a band named Spacifix and the music was funk-oriented. The band only recorded one album but they did chart with the single,

Jazz saxophonist, Stephen Martin like many musicians started playing his instrument by the age of 10. Born in Champaign, IL, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri music was all around him. He absorbed that deep rich history of jazz and it reflects in his compositions. His music is earthy and full of passion. He studied under the tutelage of the legendary Bobby Watson and world-renowned classical saxophonist, Tim Timmons. In 2018 he made his debut with the album, Vision and he qui

Have you ever had a song just stick in your head all day? This pop singer-songwriter from Belgium, IIiona had me humming her song, Garçon Manqué all day. This talented young singer has been creating a stir with that single. Iliona says she prefers to be underrated than overrated. It's more intimate to be underrated or underground. She is always taking risks with her music but so far her instincts have been on point. One of her goals was to perform live with her audience righ

Her voice reminds me of Chris Issak's song I Want To Fall In Love. It's the smoothness of her vocal delivery that got me right away. Angel Olsen from St. Louis, Missouri wanted to be a pop star as a kid but once in high school things shifted. She became more interested in punk rock and noise-type music. She later learned to play piano and guitar and that got things rolling. At age 16, she started playing in a band and after graduating from high school she took off for Chicago

South London jazz saxophonist, Chelsea Carmichael is part of a group of jazz musicians who have shaken up the jazz world. She plays and tours with Theon Cross, Joe Armon-Jones, and many others. She studied at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and after graduation in 2016 was quickly accepted into the London jazz scene. She has her own projects as well as her quartet and performs frequently around London and beyond. Her sexy sax solos are awe-inspiring and she is

Indie jazz trio, Waldo's Gift from Bristol, England is quickly making a name for themselves on the jazz scene. The trio is Alun Elliot Williams, Harry Stoneham, and James Vine. These three like-minded musicians have been creating music since 2017. They love creating musical landscapes that mix jazz along with cool electronic sounds. They describe their music as 19th-century romanticism and when they got together decided they didn't want to sound like a guitar band. All three