Dhruv Sharma, also known by his stage name dhruv, is an American musician of Indian descent. On May 24, 2019, while a third-year Yale University student, he released his debut single, "double take." In 2021, the song was added to Spotify's Today's Top Hits playlist after becoming successful on TikTok. In 2020, he added "moonlight" and "vulnerable" as a follow-up.... read full bio
American musician Travis Barker is the drummer for the rock group Blink-182. He co-founded the rock group +44, has worked with hip hop musicians, and is a member of the rap rock group Transplants. He has also joined Box Car Racer, Antemasque, and Goldfinger. Barker established the duet TRV$DJAM with the late DJ AM, with whom he frequently collaborated. Rolling... read full bio
At their core, They Might Be Giants are two guys named John. Friends since high school, John Linnell and John Flansburgh began making music together when they found themselves living in the same Brooklyn apartment building, a few years after graduating. Making their debut as a duo, they quickly swiped their name from a '70s flick starring George C. Scott... read full bio
Berlin featuring Teri Nunn gained the most success in 1980, when they were signed with an independent record label. Their hit “Sex (I’m A…)” acquired them significant popularity. During their second album release, the band was praised for their single ""No More Words."" Their re-enactment of Bonnie and Clyde car chase and shoot out in their music video gained them... read full bio
Michelle Branch began singing at the young age of three, and signed with Maverick Records when she was eighteen. Her first major-label album, titled The Spirit Room, was released soon after. Michelle's hit single “Everywhere” gained tons of success and won Michelle an MTV Video Music Award in the Viewer's Choice category. The album was certified double Platinum by the... read full bio
The enduring L.A. punk band Social Distortion has overcome numerous personnel shifts, the demise of the Los Angeles hardcore scene that spawned them, and the heroin addiction of singer/guitarist/bandleader Mike Ness to achieve a measure mainstream acceptance for their rootsy, hard-hitting punk without compromise. Their music was often described as a punk version of the Rolling Stones. Their self-titled 1990... read full bio
Melding elements of rap, rock, R&B, and funk, New York's Gym Class Heroes have diverse appeal based on their impressive musical dexterity. Often touring with indie rock and pop-punk bands, they don't fit into one genre; the quartet's music is rooted in traditional hip-hop, but features live instruments instead of looped samples or beats. Lyrics are socially conscious with humor... read full bio
The Decemberists are a folk rock band that formed in Portland, Oregon. The band is made up of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, pedal steel guitar), Jenny Conlee (organ, piano, accordion), Nate Query (electric bass, acoustic bass, cello) and John Moen (drums). Named both in reference to the Russian Decembrist Revolt and to the nostalgic vibe... read full bio
The controversial punk rock group Suicidal Tendencies was established in Venice, California, during the start of the 1980s. Mike Muir, the band's leader, was renowned for his frankness and forceful onstage presence. Suicidal Tendencies were first known for their ferocious hardcore music, which developed a devoted fanbase among skateboarders and contributed to the development of the skatepunk subgenre. They eventually... read full bio
Damien Rice released his debut solo album, O, in Ireland in early 2002. In July 2002 O was released in the UK and it received widespread critical acclaim. It reached No. 8 on the UK albums chart, won the Shortlist music prize and generated three top-singles in the UK. In June 2003 O was released in the USA and Europe,... read full bio
The alternative Christian rock band Skillet has a distinctive sound that combines electronic and industrial undertones. Eight albums have been released as part of their amazing career, and they have received two Grammy nominations. ForeFront Records, a well-known Christian musical label, helped them on their way to stardom. Skillet has an incredible track record, having six straight number-one singles on Christian... read full bio
Chevelle is an American rock band that formed in 1995 in Grayslake, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. CHEVELLE preserve their underdog spirit on ""Hats Off to the Bull"", their sixth full-length album. The album's first single was titled ""Face to the Floor"", which reached No. 3 on Billboard's Rock songs chart. Rather than simply subscribing to a tried-and-true formula, they... read full bio
All Time Low has emerged as one of the most popular new bands in recent memory, beloved by an increasingly fervent fan following for their fast-paced and fizzy brand of pop-punk. The Maryland-based band has exceeded all expectations with a collection of effervescent songs, marked by unstoppable hookiness and a knack for exploration and invention. Where other bands might have... read full bio
Grizzly Bear is an indie/folk rock band formed in Brooklyn, NY. Their music uses melody and ambiance in conjunction with hazy-eyed choruses, whistles, piano, banjo, several woodwind instruments, and vocal harmonies. Grizzly Bear began as a solo project of songwriter Edward Droste, who recorded the debut album, Horn Of Plenty, at home. Playing as a four piece allowed the complexity... read full bio
Andrew W.K. has been bringing the party to the masses since his beginnings. He is most well known for his single, “Party Hard,” off of his debut album, I Get Wet. Another well known single of his is entitled “We Want Fun.” The album quickly rose to the number one spot on Billboard's Heatseakers' list. Andrew W.K. got... read full bio
As one of the pop-punk artists that emerged in the early 2000s, Coral Springs, Florida's New Found Glory rose to the top of the genre with Good Charlotte and Saves the Day. Sticks and Stones, their third and most successful album, peaked at number four on the U.S. charts, only to be surpassed two years later by Catalyst, another album... read full bio
Redfoo, is an American singer, dancer, DJ and rapper best known as part of the musical duo LMFAO, which He formed with his nephew, SkyBlu in 2006. In December 2012 he released his first solo single Bring Out the Bottles" after LMFAO announced their hiatus in September 2012. The song is also used as soundtrack in the upcoming Hollywood feature... read full bio
flipturn creates indie music for long summer days, sunny days, and reflective evenings. The musicians' explosive live performances that have traveled coast to coast and the Florida towns where they originally bonded as youngsters are the sources of this cinematic sound. Since their founding, flipturn has expanded to a location distance from the garage in Fernandina Beach where they initially... read full bio
Lukas Nelson and his band P.O.T.R. (Promise of the Real) are an American rock n roll group based out of California. Lukas first picked up the guitar at age eleven to honor a promise he made to his father, and was able to teach himself the craft by playing along to classic Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix songs. Today,... read full bio
The indie pop/rock band Local Natives is making big waves in the music industry. Band mates Taylor Rice, Kelcey Ayer, and Ryan Hahn formed the Los Angeles based band with Matt and Nik joining up later. Local Natives began working on their debut album with complete collaboration between all five members. The band has a sound that utilizes numerous vocal... read full bio
