Ian Hinksman

Malta may be small, but when summer rolls around boy you better strap the fuck in and use this music festivals Malta guide to plan it all out. What once...

You’ve had a heavy night, or maybe you’re just not built for mornings. Either way, brunch Malta is calling and not in the mimosa-soaked influencer way. We’re talkin’ proper food,...

Underground Guide Malta, is the unhinged guide for those who want to get a real taste of the island – without the bullshit.  Saying that we have been busy the...

As the Southern Hemisphere starts to wrap up festival season, the north waits patiently. It’s time to party smarter with this essential festival supplement guide. Festival supplement guide keeps you...

For the uninformed, crowded beaches, fake alcohol, and commercial music often characterize trips to the Maltese Isles. But lucky you! You’ve stumbled upon a practical list of real things to...

Summer is coming the best time to lock in those cheap flights to Malta is now. We go through all the best options when planning your travels to the heart...

In a world where the walls of prison often silence the voices of the incarcerated, one non-profit music label is breaking barriers while amplifying the sounds of hope and resilience....

The Malva Collection, is a merging of the vibrant worlds of pop art, fashion, and photography. This innovative collaboration brings together three artists from distinct creative fields. Miloman, one of...

Here are our top tracks of 2024 that when we heard them, instantly produced core memories for the UgS team. These were key moments throughout the year, including hitting the...

Presenting Hanumankind, Underground Sound’s artist of the month for December 2024. After dropping the hottest single of the summer, Hanumankind has become a global phenomenon. Read why he’s only going...

Zion not Zeeyon is an emerging hip hop artist who’s just dropped his latest feel-good track, Big Dreams. Originally hailing from the Lone Star State but now based in Malta,...

In the shadowy corners of the internet and kink communities, financial domination, or “findom” has emerged as a controversial, yet increasingly popular fetish. As a financial control fetish in the...

Today is officially World Mental Health Day, and to help raise awareness, we’ve teamed up with The Council of Bens for an eye-opening interview.   What originally started out as...

Happiness, friendship and hardcore– all elements that make DJs Pastis & Buenri so fun to see. Before seeing them spin at BASSTEK for the first time in Malta, we got...

The balaclava and ski mask are synonymous with crime, winter sports and the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War of 1854. Well, maybe not the last one so much....

The festival season is all but over in the Northern hemisphere, but it’s just getting started in Australia, New Zealand, and South America. That’s why we’ve got you prepared with...

We are absolutely hyped Interplanetary Criminal and ATW007, his first solo EP since 2022 released on the label ATW Records (the one he co-founded). Labelled “for club use only” on...

The world is slipping towards total chaos, and the brain-dead horde are slowly taking over the world. No not social media users, we’re talking about flesh eating ZOMBIES. Are you...

It’s said there are two guaranteed things in this world: death and taxes. But if you frequent festivals you have to throw a third element into the mix. We’re talking...

Morning workout done and coffee in hand, I think back to my conversation with Luc, founder of our little guerrilla media outlet. We were brainstorming new content, and end up...

Hate planning? Do you prefer living on the edge? Then this series of monthly music festival picks published within a week or less of the festival opening is just what...

GdZilla is a fresh and energetic Afrobeats artist, carving out his space in the genre with a unique twist. Is he Nigeria’s next global superstar? We say yes. There’s always...

SOUNDBOKS GO, one of the best Bluetooth speakers on the market vs. David Goggins. It’s the matchup that nobody knew they wanted – until now. But how can a portable...

What do you think when you see the word submissive? Weak, gentle, passive? You couldn’t be more wrong – and that’s why you’re a fake dom. It’s the sub, the...

Are you even a raver if you don’t own a bucket hat in 2024? If you frequent festivals and events on a regular basis, of all the staple fashion items...

With the cost of living (still) on the rise, we decided to make a list of the most expensive Bose earbuds that you want, but probably don’t need. It can...

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For those that know, Harshmellow is famed for its groundbreaking BDSM club nights, live performances, and X-rated sights. Liquid Club will once again play host to Harshmellow, Malta’s original BDSM...

Underground Sound levels up with our first official team attendance at an international music conference.    The UgS team will be in Skopje, Macedonia attending PIN Music Conference, the country’s...

Underground Sound is happy to announce our new partnership with the aptly named poster child of music festival branding and design – Poster Child.    We are proud to be...

Meet Poster Child, the person behind the eye-catching and artful graphics of music festivals around the world. Festivals have become a staple of underground music culture. However, behind the scenes,...

Each month we bring you the lowdown on the best music industry Jobs to apply for and September is no different. So, if you’re stuck in that dead-end job or...

Gilkicker Music a collective of music industry professionals extends their reach within the global music industry, by opening a new eco-friendly music studio in South-West London. The new Gilkicker studio...

Our monthly round-up of the best global music industry jobs continues for August 2023. Expect to find the latest music industry jobs for August from all around the world, including...

The Odd Squad Family are a hip hop group of misfits who fight for the odd and inspire the rest through their music and positive outlook. Odd Squad Family are...

Wasteland Weekend takes place annually in a desolate corner of the Mojave Desert, California. As the festival unfolds from the 27th of September to the 1st of October 2023, it...

Welcome to Music Industry Jobs for July where we bring you the latest job roles available within the global music industry. We’ve scoured the internet this month to bring you...

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Looking for a change in career or even that dream job within the music industry? Just chill and read this. Yes, it can be stressful and at times confusing. So,...

Finding a way how to sneak alcohol into a festival without security confiscating it and ruining your weekend is harder than buying a tent two days before a festival. Why...

Sneaker culture is everywhere. It can be seen on feet, on the streets and on the social feeds of celebrities, athletes and everyone in-between. In the realm of fashion, one...

Ninja Kidsoul bares his soul in his on his latest single ‘Gap Shit’ that sees him team up with Agajon on Kabul Fire Records. The track is a restlessly creative...

More than 100,000 people sign a petition to save South London’s famous Brixton Academy from permanent closure. In December 2022 Brixton Academy was forced to close due to safety concerns...

Paramount announced last week that it will shut down MTV News due to consolidation, ending the iconic music video network’s news operation. What does this consolidation mean for MTV News...

Is rebellious music dead? One listen to contemporary hip-hop artist Caxxianne will prove to you that it’s not. Discovering Godxilla by Caxxianne We stumble upon Caxxianne (pronounced ka-sea-an) after reading...

For those going to a hot festival you’re going to need a specialized festival packing list that covers more than the basics. There are some festivals that require you to...

We breakdown all you need to know about this weekend’s Offline WKND 2023, happening on 24-26 March. As we head into the final week of 2023’s first edition of the...

Celebrating International Women’s Day, we reach out to Lady Tazz, talented techno producer, label owner and dominatrix. We highlight her journey navigating the Bangladeshi underground music scene, her heightened sense...

How does High Focus Records, the legendary UK hip-hop record label, stay relevant in 2023? At the forefront of the UK hip hop scene since its inception in 2010, it...

The Longplayer project is a non-repetitive music composition of Tibetan singing bowls that will last 1000 years. It is generated by algorithms and played by a network of computers, created...

If you know Afrobeats, there is a big chance that you know Jonzing World, the Nigerian label behind some of the genre’s biggest acts. Jonzing World is a Nigerian record...

Acclaimed Nigerian singer and songwriter Ruger teams up with DJ Neptune to bring you ‘Bienvenue’, the fresh, new single that’s another guaranteed afro shaker. This is the 2023 debut release...

Fliptrix releases SM58 from the much anticipated new album ‘Mantra No. 9’ set to drop next month. SM58 sheds the more experimental layers and returns to a place of classic, foundational sound....

After a year’s worth of searching, listening, discovering, we’ve finally narrowed down our six favorite liquid drum & bass producers going into 2023. But what exactly is liquid drum &...

Afroman has gone viral after turning revealing CCTV footage of a police raid into a music video racking two million views on YouTube. The home of Afroman, American rapper and...

Maltese rapper Rheez releases a new freestyle video titled “I Like”, a Tory Lanez remix. The release is a part of his “NinjaPack” series, which is now available on his...

US Talent booking platform GigFinesse secures a $3.6m seed-funding round from investors. This will allow them to expand its services by scaling to new cities in the US where the...

Meet Haine, one of Malta’s first deathcore bands representing the subgenre internationally. In the Fall of 2017, Claudio (bass) and Jean Vella (founding guitarist), got together with Chris (vocals) and...

Emeka is a Sydney based rapper who’s looking to continue his upward ascent as he drops his breezy new single ‘Deserved’. Following on from the enormous success behind his previous...

Rheez is an independent hip hop artist looking to put Malta on the map for the rap game. Even though we live in the digital age, it is not easy...

Amplify CMO and drummer of Kasabian talks about his latest project Amplify. Amplify is a Web3 platform that is disrupting the music industry by showing alternative ways for those involved...

We interview the man behind Moondance Festival, proclaimed the best festival in Croatia year after year taking place on 29-31 July 2022. Moondance Festival is an electronic music festival, held...

TikTok has given new life to old songs, new releases and created viral stars on the video platform through user-generated content. Love it or hate it, TikTok is here to...

FAME Week Africa is the South African networking conference that focuses on Film, Arts, Media, and Entertainment (FAME) and is back for 2022. Building on the previous year’s success, FAME...

Shihori is one of the most prominent J-pop artists active in the US today. She composes and sings for movies, anime, games and TV commercials. Shihori, rough start from duo...

Africa Day is the annual celebration of independence for many African Countries. Here we showcase Music Pharmacy, a creative music company in the thick of it all. Company highlight for...

Hip hop in Malta is back! See Eddie Fresco, Rheez, Kapitlu Tlettax and more at Visualz Music Festival, supported by the Malta Arts Council. It’s a three day true Malta...

Songwriting. Put the word into Google and you will get lost in millions of results within seconds. Alternatively, take a few minutes to help yourself with our 7 tips from...

Cannabis strains. There are many available, but did you know that there are some strains that work in perfect harmony when it comes to sex? There’s a reason ancient Hindu...

It’s almost time to celebrate 4/20 so we have compiled a list of must have smoking accessories for any cannabis smoker to up their game in both style and functionality. What’s...

Thug Shells aka The Bubbly Gangster, talks how to create a successful live stream. It’s International Women’s Day. To celebrate this, we thought that it’s only right to single out...

JUAI is the latest London based MC to be strongly endorsed by Charlie Sloth. Charlie Sloth is well known for collaborating with established artists. However, this time around he has...

Kelsey Bellante – a rising star in pop waters and a collaboration in the pipeline with Charlie Sloth’s next big UK Grime star JUAI. The young artist has released her...

Los Angeles-based company SUBPAC has launched the X1, the next generation of powerful and groundbreaking tactile audio systems. The release of the SUBPAC X1 builds on the success of its previous...

Hearing aids, bionic ears or in-ear mixers – whatever you want to call them, they have the power to counteract hearing loss and change a person’s life. This is the...

Nemesis is an all-female melodic metal band from Serbia that oozes feminism, persistence, killer riffs and a big stage presence. Whilst I’m in Serbia I took the opportunity to reach...

Polo and hip-hop – a brief history. Back in the 1980’s Ralph Lauren founded his fashion label. His intentions were to form a menswear line for wealthy elites. It was a...

Music Festivals 2022 guide in the current climate? Admittedly, I am currently questioning putting in the effort to make this festival guide. Right now I’m sitting in a smoky café in...

DnB MCs are actively evolving the playing field of drum and bass lyricism. Below is our compiled and essential list of some of the best DnB MCs to watch out...

C-Lance is a beat producer within underground hip-hop who has been creating boom–bap and hardcore rap beats for over a decade for some of the biggest names in the scene....

Martial Arts come in many forms and styles. Some are used in competitions and tournaments. However, the real danger is always found on the streets. Top 4 Martial Arts for...

Shibari -Japanese rope bondage, is an ancient art form that made its way West and gained popularity through the underground BDSM scene. Shibari – The Japanese art of tying In...

Introducing our new studio series, we’re featuring recording studios around the world. Kicking off is Gilkicker studio based on the island of Gozo in Malta. Gilkicker Studio Gozo Nestled above...

Kray Z Legz is a 31-year-old rapper, producer, and disability advocate from Glastonbury, UK. He hasn’t limited himself and his musical aspirations even though he’s spent his life in a...

Musicians have a full-time job, which is futile without the help of a team. The six key people all musicians need The life of a musician takes tremendous patience. As...

Gardna offers a fusion of reggae, DnB and hip-hop. The listener gets a unique listen into the Bristol bass scene and sound system culture. Gardna rising He has been on...

RZA from Wu-Tang Clan has just released “Guided Explorations”. It consists of five episodes of meditations for the creative mind. Wu-Tang on Shaolin and meditation While this release may surprise some,...

Celebrating his 7th year in the UK capital, the Trans-Atlantic MC, Isaac B, drops his new single, “Love Yourz”. “Love Yourz” by Isaac B It’s a thoughtful number, reflecting on life’s...

Fattima Mahdi’s new single “Mama” is set for official release on May 1st 2020. It is the official introduction to her upcoming EP “HOME”. Pre save Fattima Mahdi “Mama” on...

Reggae legend Randy Valentine spoke with us ahead of his arrival in Malta to play out NYE in true Reggae style. Randy Valentine high profile booking Currently running a beach-side...

ALIVE giving you a nudge in the right direction. Still not convinced of where to go this NYE?  Think Gianpula’s Clubhouse for techno from ALIVE NYE.  Ramzi Armani & ALIVE...

The basis for most modern-day music is drug, sex, and violence, but no other artists take it as far as in Juggalo culture with their theatrics, face paint, and murder...

Isaac B is a London-based hip-hop artist and entrepreneur raised in Florida. Now he’s making a name for himself with his collective AndWhatLDN. Isaac B’s latest track His new track...

Burlesque was used and is still used, in musical performances to indicate a zestful mood often in contrast to the serious nature of the acts. The Siren of The Mediterranean...

It’s Ma’am… We speak with SaraTonin an infamous woman on the internet. The camera catches her losing her cool at a GameStop store in the US, after being misgendered. Stoking...

“Payment in exposure?”. These words will grind the gears of any hard-working freelancer who is trying to make a buck in today’s competitive artistic industry Why would you accept such...

Afro Beats in the backyard. Nook is back lighting the fire of the BBQ and feeding the stomachs and souls of the masses. Still at the office. It’s midweek and...

Art in Malta thrown in the corner A Real Estate company has covered an important cultural mural in downtown Sliema Malta,they decided that putting up a billboard over a piece...

The world’s smallest stripper Sassee Cassee is proud to be just 2’10. What she may lack in size she certainly makes up for in personality and energy. Officially recognized as...

Deprave, a Maltese techno producer set to release his first EP, Here-After on Dazed & Confused records. A techno producer supported by the heavyweights At just 21, this Maltese techno...

One Day Music Festival is coming back to Sicily. Welcome to Catania’s 24h dance floor. Official media partner Underground Sound is pleased to announce our support of ODMF as the...

Frenzy is a rapper coming out of East London especially known for supporting his community. Known to work alternative hip-hop sounds, he has offered the people around him a chance...

Introducing Sam Christie a young and promising Maltese musician who’s just released his latest track titled Don’t Fall Asleep Sam Christie & Cheryl Lofreda “The song itself is quite an...

Kunt & The Gang now lovingly known as The Kunts is a UK-based musical comedy performer who’s been around since 2003 and still holds a cult following of hardcore fans....

Nigel C a rising techno producer and DJ catches up with us to tell us about his latest release “Tombstone” via Beatport Techno elements, punchy and snappy baselines You can...

Independent movie and web series Gypsy & The Devil is now currently in production of the third installment. The series explores tarot reading, tarot cards, astrology, and crystals. Maltese production...

Malta’s independent movie scene part two now we take a look into the newly released web series “Coming Soon”. Malta’s independent movie scene brings us “Coming Soon” The web series...

Malta’s independent movie scene doesn’t get the coverage it deserves. So, we think it’s about time to shine a light on the hub of ex-pats and Maltese people bringing various...

Cheryl Lofreda is one reason why we say time and time again that this little island of ours in the Mediterranean harbors some serious talent in a multitude of artistic...

Chap hop….What in tarnation is that? Well, it’s a mix of hip-hop with a pinch of chappist or steampunk subculture that gives you a sudden, uncontrollable urge to make a cup...

Silkrats are an alt-rock band from Nottingham, UK. who should be on your radar. Black Mirror We live in the information age where we are glued to the Black Mirror...

Chicano rap is known as a subgenre of hip hop that embodies Chicano culture.Muscians and artists are usually of Southwest Mexican American decent. Lowrider tours and Chicano rap concerts There are many artists...

The Vision is a fresh concept that aims to bring people together. The Vision transcends everything to find the common ground in all of us: music. Discover more about this...

Texas Rapper, Av The Great, has been on the grind in more ways than you can imagine. As a youth he had dreams of being a basketball player, but his...