By the age of 20, Nicoletta was collaborating with heavyweight producer DJ Premier on demos to pitch to the likes of Christina Aguilera and Rihanna. Now, she’s channeling the keen pop sensibilities she developed through such experiences into material of her own. Profile after the jump!

It takes a lot to stand out in the crowded alternative/pop/rock genre, but Belmont Lights has risen to the challenge with its striking debut EP, “Telegraphs.” Profile after the jump!

Terraplane Sun has released the official music video for “Get Me Golden.” [...]

It’s time to throw away any preconceptions that Nashville is all about country. Music City has become quite the hotbed for experimentation, and Ugly Kids Club is leading the charge. Profile after the jump!

Jesse Macht has released his debut album, “Acts of Providence.” Get the essential info after the jump!

Terraplane Sun has released its latest EP, “Friends.” Get the essential info after the jump!

Ayah Marar has released her debut album, “The Real.” Get the essential info after the jump!

In a lineup that included more established acts like Counting Crows and Good Old War, it was the new and unsigned Foreign Fields that left us with the most lasting impression at the Toronto stop of The Outlaw Roadshow earlier this year. Profile after the jump!

After enjoying success as founding members of Imaginary Steps, one of Montreal’s most popular underground bands, brothers Alain and Martin Avon joined forces with JP Alepins to form experimental rock outfit Exit 451, which is working on the follow-up to its mesmerizing debut album, “The Sea Above the Sky.” Profile after the jump!

In her latest video, Maria Zouroudis covers Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” using nothing more than the Rockmate app to create all of the music on an iPad. [...]