Mariana Martinez is a music enthusiast, writer, and dancer currently studying at Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. Mariana has channelled her love of music through writing musician interviews and hosting a weekly show with KOXY Radio. When she is not DJing as Funky Mar, you can find her front row at any show. She is excited to be a part of the Girl Underground Music team as a contributing blogger.
GUM recently had the chance to sit-down with Australian hip-hop artist Allday. The young rapper takes a unique approach to hip-hop, with moody production and a delicate flow, Allday has already earned a huge fan base in Australia. Recently wrapping up a national Australian tour and embarking on […]
Portland-based singer Reva DeVito teams up with B. Bravo for the R&B, disco project known as Umii.
Our very own Funky Mar brings you the latest in funk and electronic for your listening pleasure.
Fresh off a collaborative showcase with LA based collective Brownies & Lemonade, Red Bull Sound Select returns with their latest July event. Celebrating women in music, RBSS presents an all-female line-up curated by GIRLSCHOOL, a network of women who promote quality work in the female identifying community. GIRLSCHOOL […]
The sultry R&B influenced single “Get To Know You” introduces us to up and coming singer/songwriter Jo-B Sebastian. His debut track features a catchy chorus, with a driven soulful vibe, reminiscent of acts like Jessie Ware and Gallant. His clear and articulate voice, along with crisp percussions is […]
Last Friday, FKJ brought the good vibes to The Novo in Los Angeles and proved he is the one-man show you do not want to miss.
On a quintessential sunny LA day I had the opportunity to catch up with Sydney based duo Cosmo’s Midnight. From hearing the opening chords of their newest single, “History” you are immediately struck by an effortless and sweet dance track that engages all the right qualities of pop […]
Recently, Girl Underground Music had the chance to sit down with Portland-based singer Reva Devito before her show in LA last Friday. With her distinctly sultry voice and facility for making melodious soul tracks, we chatted with Reva about her inspirations, songwriting process, and what music means to […]
Bringing their banter of reckless electronic, UK band Edges brings a bass-heavy soulful single “Keeper” ahead of their first national tour on February 15th.
With a name like Pure Colors, it’s no wonder producer Joey Tuholski has a gift for reviving old soul tracks with a twist of upbeat electronica. His latest single, “Need Ya’ Now” features a riffing guitar with a saxophone and keys on lead as the song grows into […]
