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 an aways-free live review, go to musicconnection.com/reviews/get-reviewed.
Absentees
Style: Punk/Power Pop
City: Detroit, MI
Website: rockindetroit.com/band/absentees
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Arð
Style: Doom Metal
City: Sunderland, U.K.
Website: rushonrock.com
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BbyAfricka
Style: Hip-Hop
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: instagram.com/bbyafricka
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Blood Moon Howlers
Style: Blues Rock
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: bloodmoonhowlers.com
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Brother swaN
Style: Indie Rock
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: brotherswan.com
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Chain Reaction
Style: Modern Classic Rock
City: Detroit, MI
Website: chainreactiondetroit.com
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Charlotte Morris
Style: Folk
City: Philadelphia, PA
Website: charlottemorrismusic.com
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Chlothegod
Style: Neo-Soul
City: Fayetteville, NC
Website: instagram.com/chlothegod
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Circle the Earth
Style: Rock
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: circletheearth.band
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Clay and Kelsy
Style:Electronic Pop
City:Los Angeles, CA
Website: clayandkelsy.com
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CrowJane
Style: Post-punk
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: linktr.ee/crowjane
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Crowley
Style: Occult Rock
City: Newcastle, U.K.
Website: rushonrock.com
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Dakota 66
Style: Indie Rock
City: Dublin, Ireland
Website: instagram.com/dakota66_band
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Dasher
Style: Americana/Folk/
Country/Rock
City: Black Mountain, NC
Website: dashertheband.com
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Derde Verde
Style: Indie Alternative Rock
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: derdeverde.net
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Dixie Dragster
Style: Sleaze Rock
City: Nashville, TN
Website: dixiedragster.com
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Early Moods
Style: Doom Metal
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: instagram.com/early_moods
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Eliza Neals (pictured)
Style: Blues Rock
City: Jersey City, NJ
Website: elizaneals.com
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Erene Mastrangelli
Style: Singer-Songwriter
City: New York, NY
Website: erenemusic.com
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faetooth
Style: Doom Metal
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: instagram.com/faetooth
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Ferris Pier
Style: Dance Pop
City: Spokane, WA
Website: linktr.ee/ferris_pier
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FIIZ
Style: Electropop
City: New York, NY
Website: linktr.ee/fiizmusic
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Forest Claudette
Style: R&B
City: Melbourne, Australia
Website: forestclaudette.com
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Foxy Roxx
Style: Hair Metal
City: San Diego, CA
Website: instagram.com/foxyroxxhollywood
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The Fantastic Fellinis
Style: Power-Pop
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: instagram.com/thefantasticfellinis
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Fever Dream
Style: Indie Pop
City: Austin, TX
Website: feverdreamband.com
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Grace Pettis
Style: Americana/Blues/Folk
City: Nashville, TN
Website: gracepettis.com
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Greg Sinners
Style: Rock, Acoustic, Instrumental
City: Wilmington, DE
Website: gssongs.com
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Hal Henkel & The Flying Camels
Style: Blues Rock Funk Jazz
City: Eugene, OR
Website: facebook.com/haroldhalhenkel
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Hasco Enjoyments
Style: Art, Alt-Rock
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: jpinc.tv
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Holiday Sidewinder
Style: Synth-Pop
City: Sydney, Australia
Website: holidaysidewinder.com
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Isabel Larosa
Style: Pop
City: Annapolis, MD
Website: isabel-larosa.com
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ISMAY
Style: Americana
City: Sonoma, CA
Website: instagram.com/ismaymusic
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Jeff Draco
Style: Alternative, Indie
City: Washington D.C.
Website: jeffdraco.com
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Jesse Lynn Madera
Style: Americana/Folk
City: Houston, TX
Website: jesselynnmadera.com
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Jhariah
Style: Emo/Prog Rock
City: New York, NY
Website: instagram.com/jhariah
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Jivebomb
Style: Hardcore Punk
City: Baltimore, MD
Website: flatspotrecords.com
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Jimmy & The Veil
Style: Alt-Rock
City: Yorktown, VA
Website: instagram.com/jimmyandtheveil
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John Curry
Style: Folk/Rock, Singer-Songwriter
City: Joshua Tree, CA
Website: johncurry.bandcamp.com
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JoJo
Style: Pop, R&B
City: Brattleboro, VT
Website: iamjojoofficial.com
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Jonathan Barber
Style: Jazz, Drums
City: New York, NY
Website: jonathanbarbermusic.com
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Justin Honsinger
Style: SoCal Original Country
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: justinhonsinger.com
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Kat Velasco
Style: Western Pop
City: Nashville, TN
Website: katvelasco.com
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Khana Bierbood
Style: Surf/Garage Rock
City: Bangkok, Thailand
Website: facebook.com/khanabierbood
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Krystofer Maison
Style: Rock, Pop
City: New York, NY
Website: krystofermaison.com
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Lark
Style: Pop
City: New South Wales, Australia
Website: lalalark.com.au
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Late Night Drive Home
Style: Indie Rock
City: El Paso, TX
Website: instagram.com/latenightdrivehome
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Lebra Jolie
Style: Hip-Hop
City: Houston, TX
Website: itslebrajolie.com
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Lila Blue
Style: Folk
City: New York, NY
Website: lilabluemusic.com
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Liquid Mike
Style: Power Pop
City: Marquette, MI
Website: instagram.com/liquidmikeband
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Lisa Jean Moran
Style: Singer-songwriter
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: linktr.ee/lisajeanmoran
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Low ceilings
Style: Folk-Rock
City: Hartford, CT
Website: lowceilingsmusic.com
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Loyal Lobos
Style: Pop, Singer-songwriter
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: loyallobos.com
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Maiya the Don
Style: Hip-Hop
City: New York, NY
Website: maiyathedon.com
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Magali, A Cult
Style: Electropop
City: New York, NY
Website: Spotify
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Magenta Moon
Style: Pop-Rock
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: magentamoonparty.com
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Matt McClure
Style: Country
City: Athens, GA
Website: mattmccluremusic.com
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Meernaa
Style: Indie-Pop
City: Oakland, CA
Website: instagram.com/_meernaa_
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Model/Actriz
Style: Experimental Rock
City: Brooklyn, NY
Website: instagram.com/modelactriz
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Molly Hanmer & The Midnight Tokers
Style: Americana Rock Blues
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: mollyhanmer.com
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Mortal wound
Style: Death Metal
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: instagram.com/mortalwound_death
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Nascar Aloe
Style: Punk/Hip-Hop
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: instagram.com/nascaraloe
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New Medicine
Style: Rock
City: Minneapolis, MN
Website: newmedicinerocks.com
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NYA
Style: Top 40/Hot AC
City: Tampa, FL
Website: thisisnya.com
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The Noble Prix
Style: Modern Garage Rock
City: Burbank, CA
Website: instagram.com/thenobleprix
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The Ophelias
Style: Indie Folk
City: Cincinnati, OH
Website: theopheliasband.com
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The Other Dylan Thomas
Style: Americana, Blues, Roots
City: North Hollywood, CA
Website: instagram.com/theotherdylanthomas
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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
Style: Psychedelic Rock
City: Perth, Australia
Website: psychedelicporncrumpets.com
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QBomb
Style: Hyperpunk
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: qbomb.band
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Razor Braids
Style: Indie-Rock, Alternative
City: Brooklyn, NY
Website: razorbraids.com
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RLYBLONDE
Style: Pop, Singer-songwriter
City: New York, NY
Website: rlyblonde.com
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Rob Morrow
Style: Original Soulful Rock/
Funky Pop
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: robmorrow.com
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Sadie Bass
Style: Country
City: Bath, MI
Website: sadiebassmusic.com
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Sam Austins
Style: Alt Pop/Rock
City: Detroit, MI
Website: instagram.com/samaustins
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Sarina
Style: Pop-Punk
City: Tokyo, Japan
Website: instagram.com/sarinasmusic
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Sean Blackman
Style: World Music/Acoustic Guitar
City: Clawson, MI
Website: seanblackman.com
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Shannon Lay
Style: Singer-Songwriter
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: instagram.com/shanny2dope
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Smirk
Style: Lo-fi Garage Punk
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: instagram.com/smirk.band
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Softcult
Style: Grunge/Shoegaze
City: Ontario, Canada
Website: softcult.bandcamp.com
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Sons of Levin
Style: Blues-Rock/ Jam Band
City: Boston, MA
Website: sonsoflevin.com
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Sons of the Golden West
Style: Americana/Indie Rock
City: San Francisco, CA
Website: instagram.com/sonsofthegoldenwest
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Sorry Mom
Style: Punk Rock
City: New York, NY
Website: instagram.com/sorrymomband
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Spike’s Quireboys
Style: Rock 'n' Roll
City: Bedford, U.K.
Website: spikequireboys.com
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Steve Goddard Band
Style: Original Classic Rock
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: stevengoddardmusic.com
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Strawberry Launch
Style: Female-fronted Rock/Pop
City: New York, NY
Website: strawberrylaunch.com
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Surfbort
Style: Punk
City: Brooklyn, NY
Website: instagram.com/therealsurfbort
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Tansu
Style: Soul/Pop
City: New York, NY
Website: iamtansu.com
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Terra Renae
Style: Pop
City: Louisville, KY
Website: instagram.com/terra.renae
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The Crawlers
Style: Alternative Rock
City: Liverpool, U.K.
Website: instagram.com/crawlersband
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The Great North Special
Style: Country-Blues/Psych-Rock/ Funk-Soul
City: Laguna Beach, CA
Website: thegreatnorthspecial.com
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The Modbeats
Style: Rock ‘n’ Roll
City: Cherry Hill, NJ
Website: themodbeats.com
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The Wandering Hearts
Style: Folk/Rock
City: U.K.
Website: thewanderinghearts.com
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Tim Carroll
Style: Rock
City: Terre Haute, IN
Website: timcarroll.bandcamp.com
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UNI BOYS
Style: Punk
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: instagram.com/uni.boyss
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Utopia
Style: Jazz/Grind/Math Rock
City: London, U.K.
Website: rushonrock.com
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Velvet Halo
Style: Indie-Pop
City: Los Angeles, CA
Website: velvethalomusic.com
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Vendela
Style: Alt-Pop
City: Lammhult, Sweden
Website: YouTube
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Voxanna
Style: Folk Rock
City: Royal Oak, MI
Website: facebook.com/voxannamusic
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Wreckless Strangers
Style: Americana/R&B
City: San Francisco, CA
Website: wrecklessstrangers.com
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Wrené
Style: Alt-pop
City: Toronto, ON
Website: waterstreetofficial.com
