The Wombats are an indie alternative rock band from Liverpool. Comprised of members Dan Haggis, Tord Overland Knudsen, and Matthew Murphy, the band combines vocals, guitar, drums, and bass to create their unique sound. Having sold over one million copies of their albums worldwide, The Wombats are a staple in alternative rock music. The group members met while attending university,... read full bio
Babasonicos is an Argentinean rock band that consists of members Adrian “Dargelos” Rodriguez, Diego “Uma” Rodriguez, Diego “Uma-T” Tunon, Diego “Panza” Castellano and Mariano “Roger” Dominguez. Babasonicos was formed in the early 90’s alongside other rock bands such as Los Brujos and Peligrosos Gorriones. They became a huge part of the underground rock movement in Argentina and over the years... read full bio
DMA’s are an Australian rock band from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, that consists of members Tommy O’Dell, Matt Mason and Johnny Took. The DMA’s gained attention after the release of their debut single, “Delete,” which peaked at number 88 on the ARIA Charts and went on to earn certified ARIA platinum. That same year, the DMA’s released their self-titled... read full bio
The John Butler Trio is a roots and jam band that was founded in Fremantle, Australia. John Butler, the band's vocalist and guitarist, is responsible for the band's inception. The John Butler Trio has come a long way since its early days as a band that relied on self-recorded cassette tapes and self-organized tours to establish itself as a formidable... read full bio
It's not every band that’s still staking out new musical territory and embracing fresh challenges more than 30 years into their career, but that’s the case with Blues Traveler. Having long ago graduated from the jam-band underground to mainstream stardom, the iconoclastic combo has consistently stuck to its guns and played by its own rules. Blues Traveler’s self-titled first album... read full bio
Wilson Phillips is a vocal group consisting of Chynna Phillips and Carnie and Wendy Wilson; children of John and Michelle Phillips of Mamas & The Papas fame and Brian Wilson of the Beach boys. These Southern California girls grew up together in the ‘70s and ‘80s, forming the group out of their love of songwriting and harmonies. The group’s first... read full bio
"Pop rock/alternative rock band The Fray is known for their music filled with haunting vocals and passionate melodies. The Fray's Grammy-nominated third album, Scars & Stories debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, creating a huge buzz on the band. The band’s first single, “Over My Head (Cable Car)” was a huge hit in the United States, and their... read full bio
Leeds-born Corinne Bailey Rae is a British singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She released her first album, called "Corinne Bailey Rae," in 2006. In the annual Sound of 2006 survey conducted by the BBC of music critics, Bailey Rae was ranked as the top anticipated breakthrough performer of the year. She made history by becoming just the fourth female British act... read full bio
Gavin Rossdale has achieved both critical praise and commercial success as lead singer for the band Bush, and later Institute. He is best known for his work with Bush, whose debut album Sixteen Stone spawned numerous hits, including Everything Zen, Little Things, and two-Top 40 singles Comedown and Glycerine. The bands second album Razorblade Suitcase achieved similar success. With more... read full bio
Plain White T's is a pop band, formed by three high school friends. The group had a mostly underground following in Chicago basements, clubs, and bars during their early years. They are best known for the number-one hit song, "Hey There Delilah", which charted internationally, achieved Platinum status, and earned the band two Grammy nominations. Plain White T's other hit... read full bio
Taking Back Sunday originally formed on Long Island, New York. The band has gone through several lineup changes. Their first release came with the Taking Back Sunday EP, and featured Antonio Longo on vocals, John Nolan on guitar and backing vocals, Eddie Reyes on guitar (the original founder of the band), Jesse Lacey, Adam Lazzara and Mark O’Connell replaced Stevie... read full bio
Lifehouse has spent their entire career juggling two different personas: loud live rock and roll band and radio-ready song writers. The group was founded in Los Angeles, California, in the late 1990s, and in 2000, they gained international notoriety with the publication of their critically acclaimed debut album, No Name Face. Their debut single, "Hanging by a Moment," peaked at... 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
Spoon is an alternative rock band from Austin, TX. Spoon began when Britt Daniel formed a punk/pop project with Wendel Stivers, guitarist for (another Austin band) Sincola. Together with Andy Maguire on bass and Jim Eno on drums, the group took fruition. The band's single, “The Way We Get By”, appeared in the movie, Stranger Than Fiction, as well as... read full bio
Rufus Wainwright is the son of singer-songwriters Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle (of the McGarrigle Sisters). He began playing piano at the age of six. By thirteen, he was touring the U.S. with his sister, mother and aunt; they were billed as the McGarrigle Sisters and Family. When he was fourteen, his song “I’m A-Runnin’” was nominated for a... read full bio
Matisyahu is an American Hasidic Jewish reggae musician. Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with Reggae, rock and hip hop beat-boxing sounds, Matisyahu's single, King Without a Crown, was a Top 40 hit in the US. Since 2004, he has released several studio and live albums, and DVDs featuring live concerts. Through his career, Matisyahu has worked with Bill Laswell,... read full bio
If you sit and talk to many of the alternative rock artists dominating today’s music, you’ll find that many of them pay homage to the The Psychedelic Furs. Led by front man and songwriter Richard Butler, the Furs won over fans and critics alike by combining poetic lyrics, innovative rhythms and melodies driven by an aggressive, punk desperation. Through it... read full bio
A five-piece Canadian band called Walk Off The Earth, situated close to Toronto, has become incredibly popular due to their unorthodox style of songwriting. In less than two weeks, the band's creative cover of Gotye's smash song "Somebody That I Used To Know" went viral on YouTube, garnering over 35 million views. They have a huge and devoted fan base... read full bio
Born in Mogadishu, Somalia, K'NAAN (whose name means traveler" in Somali) his mother, and two siblings moved to Canada and he began rapping. He dropped out of high school and traveled around North America. K'NAAN performed at the United Nations' 50th anniversary concert in 1999, in Geneva, and used his platform to criticize the United Nations' handling of the 1990s... read full bio
Mastodon have never really done anything the “conventional” way. The Atlanta-based band formulated their own brand of highly-skilled hard rock over a decade ago when others were rehashing 80s metal, and went on to mastermind a string of complex concept albums while much of the music world was centered on making digestible singles. But rather than taking time to revel,... read full bio
