For decades, his has been the voice that has carried us through the darkness. One of the most influential and successful singer-songwriters of the last 40 years, Yusuf has provided the perfect salve for a troubled world--a beautifully nuanced, warm voice shielding us against harsh, turbulent times bringing songs of truth and hope. As Cat Stevens, he sold more... read full bio
American folk rock band the Lumineers has been charming listeners with their catchy tunes and upbeat, loveable lyrics since their rise to fame. The Lumineers were part of the start of a revival of their genre, and they quickly became one of the most popular bands in their industry. Early on in the band’s career, founding members Wesley Schultz and... read full bio
"The Dixie Chicks, an American country music band with pop, bluegrass, and alternative country influences, has been a major player in the country music world since their early hits “Wide Open Spaces” and “There’s Your Trouble.” The lead singer is Natalie Maines and the other two singers, founding members and also sisters are Martie Erwin Maquire and Emily Erwin Robinson.... read full bio
Machine Gun Kelly is a rapper and actor from Cleveland, Ohio, who first gained exposure on MTV2’s Sucker Free Freestyle. His debut mixtape was titled 100 Words and Running. His second mixtape, Lace Up, featured the hometown anthem “Cleveland”. MGK’s most popular work includes “Bad Things” with Camila Cabello and “At My Best” with Hailee Steinfeld. His single “Wild Boy”,... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, formerly known as Elizabeth "Lizzy" Grant, has become an instant success in the music industry following the release of smash hit after smash hit. The melancholic, melodic music of Lana Del Rey is renowned for its cinematic quality. Her music has a pop-culture fusion and a 1950s and 1960s vibe. After releasing her single "Video Games,"... read full bio
Murdoc, a Svengali with buckteeth, is credited as being the creative force behind the four-piece band known as Gorillaz. He is a self-taught bassist with a mind like a steel trap and a burning desire to establish a band that tops the charts. He has a mind like a steel trap. Gorillaz understood from the beginning that having outstanding music... read full bio
Solange Knowles is an American singer/songwriter/model from Houston Texas. She is also the younger sister of the legendary artist Beyonce Knowles. Solange loved music from an early age, and her first musical experience was with Destinys Child. She later signed with her fathers music label, Matthew Knowless Music World Entertainment, and at age 16, she released her first studio album... read full bio
The Killers are a rock band, consisting of Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards), Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals), Mark Stoermer (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion). Their four albums to date, all chart-topping, have sold in excess of 22 million copies worldwide combined. The Killers are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st... read full bio
Jack White is one of the most prolific and renowned artists of the past twenty years. When the White Stripes started in 1997, no one expected that a red-and-white two-piece band would take hold in the mainstream world. They released the groundbreaking albums: White Blood Cells and Elephant. White later formed the Raconteurs and released their debut album, Broken Boy... read full bio
"System of a Down is an American alternative metal band, formed in 1994 from Los Angeles, California. All four members are of Armenian descent, and are widely known for their outspoken views expressed in many of their songs confronting the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman Empire and the ongoing War on Terror by the US government. The band... read full bio
"Andre Young, most well known as Dr. Dre, is a rapper, entrepreneur, and record producer who is a legend in the hip hop music industry. He is known for popularizing a style of rap called West Coast G-funk, which is noted for its synth-based beats that are on the slow but heavy side. As a former co-owner of Death Row... read full bio
The duo that is Twenty One Pilots--Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun--has earned widespread acclaim for their energetic live sets and distinctive fusion of piano-driven schizoid pop and lyrical uplift. No strangers to the road, Twenty One Pilots has built a fervent national following via their electrifying performances at innumerable headline shows and tours. The band made its debut with... read full bio
Tame Impala an Australian band is best known for their unique sound of psychedelic rock that is reminiscent of the Beatles. The music is classic and the melodies are haunting. Tame Impala’s debut album Innerspeaker, received rave reviews about the unique sound the album had. They were also warmly received by not only music press but also the wider media,... read full bio
Tyler, The Creator, is a rapper and record producer from California. Born in Ladera Heights, he rose to prominence as the leader and co-founder of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future. He has rapped on and produced songs for nearly every Odd Future release. Tyler also creates all the artwork for the group's releases and said in an interview... read full bio
Sza is an American singer-songwriter from St. Louis, Missouri. She is a neo soul singer whose music has elements of soul, hip-hop, R&B, chillwave, and more. She has released three EPs, “See.SZA.Run”, “S”, and “Z”, which peaked at number 5 on the US R&B charts. Since then, she has released her debut studio album, “Ctrl”, which peaked at number 3... read full bio
Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo, consisting of singer-songwriters Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. Both Kix and Ronnie had worked as singer-songwriters before the duo’s formation, charting singles of their own in the late 1980s. The duo made its debut in with their first four singles all reaching the top of the U.S. Billboard country music charts.... read full bio
Turnpike Troubadours is a Red Dirt band from Oklahoma, signed to Bossier City Records. Their album Goodbye Normal Street peaked at No. 57 on the Billboard 200, while their fourth studio album produced even greater results, reaching No. 17 on the US charts. If Turnpike Troubadours are playing in your town, you’ll know it. A block or two from the... read full bio
In less than a year, Halsey went from posting demos on Soundcloud to selling out a headlining tour in minutes to landing a major arena tour and becoming the most tweeted about artist at SXSW. Her loyal fan base has launched her to the top of Billboard’s Emerging Artists Chart, as well as the top of Twitter’s trending topics several... read full bio
Electro-disco-rock band LCD Soundsystem is one of the hottest new artists of this era. Their self-titeld debut studio album was very well received, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Electronic/ Dance Album. LCD Soundsystem’s most popular single to date, “Daft Punk Is Playing at My House,” also received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording. The group went on to... read full bio
Hip hop artist Chance the Rapper is a well-known name in the music business and a Grammy-winning performer. Chance has grabbed audiences all over the world and carved out a unique route for himself with his distinctive style, thought-provoking lyrics, and contagious enthusiasm. Chance was born and reared in Chicago, Illinois, and his musical career started early. His mixtapes, like as... read full bio
