Jonathon Ng, better known as his stage name, Eden, is an Irish singer-songwriter and record producer from Dublin, Ireland. He has formerly recorded under the name The Eden Project and is known for a blend of music that goes through genres such as indie pop, alternative pop, alternative rock, R&B, electronic, and more. When Ng was only 7 years old,... read full bio
Toni Watson, better known as her stage name, Tones and I, is an Australian indie-pop singer-songwriter from Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. While growing up, Watson began learning how to play the keyboards and drum pads. From there, she began posting a cappelle cover songs through YouTube and would perform locally. For a short time she was one-half of a duo... read full bio
Eduardo Hernandez Saucedo, better known as Ed Maverick, is a Mexican folk singer-songwriter from Delicias, Chihuahua. While growing up, Maverick taught himself how to play guitar by watching tutorials and by the time he was 16, he began composing his own songs. One of the first songs he ever wrote, “Te Quiero”, was featured in his debut album, “Mix Para... read full bio
The American singer-songwriter M.C. Taylor is the driving force behind the musical endeavor Hiss Golden Messenger. Taylor, who was born and reared in California, has developed a devoted fan base and received critical acclaim for his compelling musical journey. Due to Taylor's beautiful vocals and reflective lyricism, Hiss Golden Messenger has a folk, rock, and Americana fusion vibe. Taylor's songs, which... read full bio
Afie Jurvanen, better known as his stage name Bahamas, is a Canadian artist. He performs alternative folk music and has released four albums. He is best known for singles, “All the Time” which peaked at number 19 on the US Rock charts, “Stronger Than That” which peaked at number 42 on the Canadian Rock charts, and “Way with Words”, which... read full bio
The Good, the Bad and the Queen are an English art rock supergroup that consists of members Damon Albarn of Blur and the band the Gorillaz, Paul Simonon of the Clash, Simon Tong from Verve, and previously consisted of Fela Kuti from Tony Allen prior to his passing. The band’s music is a mixture of art rock, folk, dub, and... read full bio
Sasha Sloan is an alternative indie artist, a singer and songwriter. Apart from chasing her dreams as a solo performing artist, Sloan has lent her songwriting abilities to artists like Kygo, ODESZA, and Charli XCX. She has released two singles as a solo artist, ‘Normal’ and ‘Fall,’ which have been picked up by Spotify as killer tracks. Sloan has been... read full bio
Girl Named Tom is a group made up of siblings Bekah, Caleb, Joshua Liechty who were the season 21 winners of The Voice. They received a four-chair turn and were coached by Kelly Clarkson. The trio originally had plans to achieve higher education through medical school, but the music bug bit. After forming a band, they landed on the name... read full bio
James Edward Olliges Jr. is known professionally as Jim James (or Yim Yames). He is an American musician and singer, along with being the lead man and songwriter for the rock band My Morning Jacket. Jim also has a very successful solo career as well. Growing up in the Highlands-Douglass area of Louisville, he went to St. Martha grade school... read full bio
Matthew Koma is a singer songwriter who hails from New York, being born in Brooklyn and raised in Long Island. While his musical stylings first emerged with more of a punk rock sound, the artist (who is inspired greatly by the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello) began to venture into more pop-oriented music. In fact, his music combines... read full bio
Louis Baker is a highly acclaimed soul musician and singer-songwriter hailing from Wellington, New Zealand. Born around 1989 in Newtown, he was raised in a tight-knit working-class Ngāpuhi family, where he developed a passion for music from a young age. Baker started writing songs at the age of 11, and by the age of 17, he was a finalist in... read full bio
Luther Dickinson, a brilliant guitarist with a diverse spectrum of inspirations, has acquired a reputation as an innovator in modern blues while also having a great understanding and appreciation for its rich past. Whether co-leading the North Mississippi Allstars with his drummer brother Cody, recording and performing solo or collaborating with regional artists ranging from Jimbo Mathus and Sharde Thomas to... read full bio
Throughout the 90's, Big Sugar released several radio singles, gold and platinum recordings and other notable works. They rose to prominence as a major concert attraction, performing more than 300 gigs annually while touring the US and Canada. Gordie Johnson caught the attention of musicians like the Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones and Black Crowes due to his distinctive technique. Gibson Guitars created... read full bio
Anna Phoebe is a violinist and composer who works on multi-genre solo and group projects. She is also a broadcaster with a show on Soho Radio and a member of the Ivors Academy Board of Directors. Her most recent solo album, Sea Souls, explores the relationship between the sea and the human psyche via a rich musical palette inspired by the... read full bio
Conor Oberst, an artist from Omaha, began writing dark and tormented solo songs under the name Bright Eyes when he was barely a teenager. From its modest beginnings in the mid-1990s, the project became into one of the more well-known figures in the melancholy indie music scene of the time. A changing cast of musicians supported Oberst's tremulous vocals, but Bright... read full bio
Marley's last name is practically associated with Jamaica. Even though the renowned singer has joined his forefathers in the afterlife, his family ties to their own country are still strong. Mystic Marley, Bob Marley's granddaughter and the daughter of producer and multiple Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley, has decided to continue her grandfather's musical heritage. Mystic Marley is emerging as one... read full bio
One of the mainstays of the tech and underground house communities is Dennis Cruz. While training to be a sound engineer, Dennis began to DJ. He had previously assisted various rock bands and hip-hop musicians with their productions in the studio when he was in his 20s. Following his busiest year to date, he has even more in store for the... read full bio
Canadian indie rock band Broken Social Scene is a musical ensemble that includes as few as six and as many as nineteen members. The band, formed by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning consists of members that play in various other groups and solo projects, mainly hailing from Toronto. The group's sound blends aspects of its members' respective musical ventures, and... read full bio
Grandaddy is a 5-piece indie rock band comprised of Jason Lytle, Jim Fairchild, Kevin Garcia, and Tim Dryden. Formed in Modesto, California, the band started out with a sound influenced by punk artists such as Bad Brains and Suicidal Tendencies. The band’s debut cassette is entitled Complex Party Come Along Theories, which spawned the singles “Taster” and “Could Be Love.”... read full bio
Shungudzo is the stage name of Alexandra Shungudzo Govere, a Zimbabwean American musician and reality television star. She gained global recognition for two reasons: first, she was the first black female gymnast to compete for Zimbabwe in artistic gymnastics at the All-Africa Games; second, she co-founded the Kijana Project, which helps AIDS children. Later, she became well-known in the media... read full bio
