St. Louis new music

Free 4 All showcase organizer Joe Hess joins this month’s music discussion.

Umami, born Pajmon Porshahidy, uses their love of hip-hop, R&B and traditional Iranian music to define their own sound in latest EP “Pajmon.”

With inspiration from music his parents played around him as a child and hip-hop producer JDilla, University City native Makini Morrison creates his own unique sound under his stage name K Kudda Muzic.

Add these new songs from St. Louis artists to your next playlist.

While Ish Ensemble can be tough to define, the spirit of jazz comes through from the wide array of collaborators to improvising a band name on the spot.

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Occults bandmates Emilio Hernandez and Patrick Lawrence’s friendship began in a band audition as teens. Today, they create music that’s garnered fans in Germany, Australia, Mexico and their hometown St. Louis.

Jorge Valcárcel of Boxcar and Richard Washington, who performs as Just Rich, have entered the Tiny Desk Contest a combined 18 times.

Check out local favorites from 2025 NPR’s Tiny Desk contest.

Inches from Glory’s latest EP “Changing Course” is a display of Blake Mickens, Marty Aubuchon and CJ Schrieber’s appreciation for emo and personal growth as musicians.