Why do so many hardcore bands have exactly the same sound? Initiate sounds exactly like Have Heart and Gel, but with better musicianship....

Hardcore punk quartet featuring two women, which should be refreshing, but even so, they produce a noisy wash of screaming drone-songs....

Nightclub pop straight out of a 1980's movie soundtrack RATING: Thanks But No Thanks

Talented stream-of-consciousness folk performer. Not afraid to play quiet. RATING: Promising #OliviaBarton

Odd, angular art rock. Inventive, clever, funny. RATING: Promising #babybaby_explores

Angular, uptempo Japanese distortion rock with chipmunk vocals. Very unique!

Uncomfortably personal acoustic roots/country RATING: Thanks But No Thanks

Goofy male Euro-pop grooves. Reminiscent of The Fall. RATING: Promising #YardAct

Elegant, classy pop. Mixes could be more daring. RATING: Promising #GirlUltra

Light disco-flavored pop RATING: Promising #Chromeo

1960's vibe coffee shop music from a singer with a doll-like voice RATING: Thanks But No Thanks

Hardcore punk with some welcome stops/starts, tempo changes and other dynamics. Still, not much fun to listen to. RATING: Thanks But No...

Droning hardcore sprinkled with some jangly guitars. Vocals need to find a level aside from full scream. RATING: Thanks But No Thanks

Accessible, well written roots-country flavored acoustic music on the quiet side. RATING: Promising #MonRovia

Serious precious acoustic roots music RATING: Thanks But No Thanks

Earnest trembly acoustic-based country songs that specialize in the slow build. RATING: Thanks But No Thanks

Likeable atmospheric pop. Interesting sound. Kind of muddy - almost lo-fi. Worth a listen. RATING: Promising #Mk.gee

Proves that country + rap can work. RATING: Promising #BRELAND

Nordic drone-songs with chanting. RATING: Thanks But No Thanks

Braggy rapper RATING: Thanks But No Thanks