Every month, having scoured open mic nights, local radio airwaves and the deepest corners of the Internet, we publish a playlist of under-the-radar talent. This is your portal to the best new music from the evergreen grassroots.

Chrome The October Collection runs the full gamut from the country-adjacent indie rock of The Red Tack to Ross Wylde’s unalloyed folk, reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel. The talent on display here is remarkable. Balloon’s ability to stir the emotional depths is matched only by Firstimers’ talent for infectious pop and bossa nova excursions. We hope you enjoy the playlist as much as we enjoyed putting it together.