Listen up: December 2025

Now Hear This is a monthly feature highlighting fresh sounds discovered through the innovative music platform Groover. Each month brings a diverse mix of artists from around the world, spanning genres and styles.

Featured Artists This Month

• B. Miles Modern pop singer from New York with brooding, emotionally-driven tracks.
• Evil Twin Emerging indie rockers from Brooklyn blending classic alternative influences.
• Pageant Mum UK post-punk trio with raw, high-energy guitar-driven sound.
• Drea Norwegian singer-songwriter crafting heartfelt indie pop.
• M@ (Matt Baumbach) Vision of Disorder guitarist exploring eclectic solo projects.
• Horror Scene Industrial death metal band from Harrisburg, PA.
• Tomi Gray Australian storyteller delivering music rooted in street culture.
• Shelita Seattle-based soul and conscious pop artist blending R&B and singer-songwriter elements.

B. Miles

Her music mixes a nostalgic trip-hop feel with modern pop, producing dark, relatable songs about complex emotions. Inspired by Portishead, The Maras, FKA Twigs, and Tom Waits, B. Miles delivers lyrics that articulate pain and introspection. The projects name originated spontaneously from her college email.

Evil Twin

This Brooklyn band merges shoegaze and indie pop with alternative rock. Their creative process focuses on instrumental-driven songwriting, blending diverse influences from punk to jazz. Their lyrics often explore personal narratives through a fictionalized lens, creating emotionally resonant song cycles.

Pageant Mum

With chaotic, DIY energy, the UK trio delivers raw post-hardcore and grunge sounds. Their name comes from a childhood nickname, and their influences include Paramore, Fugazi, and The Bronx. They focus on loud, immersive performances where bold female vocals dominate.

Drea

Norwegian artist Drea crafts indie pop with emotional honesty, balancing vulnerability and strength. Her music reflects her mental health journey and personal experiences. She cites Phoebe Bridgers, Daisy the Great, Dora Jar, and boygenius as major inspirations.

M@ (Matt Baumbach)

Known for his work in the hardcore scene, M@ produces music across multiple genres, from indie rock to synthpop. His influences range from Oasis and Grant Lee Buffalo to Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift. The name reflects a modern, personal persona for his diverse output.

Horror Scene

This industrial goth metal band from Harrisburg creates dark, aggressive sounds reminiscent of Slipknot and Sisters of Mercy. Their creative approach is collaborative, with riffs evolving organically into songs. Their influences span Alice Cooper, Rammstein, and Pantera.

Tomi Gray

An Australian artist blending spoken word storytelling with punk-inspired beats, Grays music draws comparisons to The Streets. His creative approach is mobile and improvisational, capturing experiences from life on the road.

Shelita

Seattle-based Shelita creates conscious pop with R&B, soul, and electronic textures. Her music focuses on transformation, healing, and emotional depth, drawing inspiration from Sade, Bjrk, and Frank Ocean. Her sound aims to elevate the listener and convey authenticity.

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Author: Chloe Ramirez