Being honest with yourself is the most terrifying thing you can do. Al Olender, a singer/songwriter, overcame her fear of the truth through a purifying, frequently cathartic process that resulted in discoveries she had previously dismissed as unattainable. The Upstate New York-based musician poses the question, "What happens if we vow to never tell a lie, ever again" on her... read full bio
Like the singer/guitarist himself, Austin Meade sings and tells stories that are conflicting but unified. His musical and non-musical influences are as diverse and rich as the small-town Texas soil that cultivated his talent, producing 12 outstanding songs that range from the insinuating multi-layered musicality and storytelling of "Déjà Vu" to the dark alt-pop of "Happier Alone" and onward to the... read full bio
Arushi Jain is an electronic musician and engineer who specializes in modular synthesis. She is also a vocalist, producer, radio DJ and engineer with an unconventional take on a long-standing heritage. Her music is influenced by traditional Hindustani ragas and is expressed in a modern and trendy fashion. Her music is a distinctive recreation of the collision of her two opposing... read full bio
The artist moved to London from her peaceful homeland of Kilcullen, a tiny village in County Kildare, to start a new life there. She also threw herself into single life after a recent breakup and began exploring the city's late-night hotspots. By pressing play on the next mixtape by the artist, titled 'STARLANE' after the DLR station near her recording... read full bio
ANNA MORGAN is a curator of low-end frequencies with a worldwide perspective who focuses on the fusion of urban and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. A DJ, producer, promoter and label co-founder from New York with Jamaican and Japanese ancestry, her music reflects her varied experiences.She has put music out on labels including Martyn's 3024, Jubilee's Magic City, Justin Jay's Fantastic Voyage, L.A.'s Juke... read full bio
AWATE is a creative Eritrean rapper who was born and raised in Camden, London. His music is infused with Turkish Dcypha's legendary production. Trench Magazine praised AWATE's debut album, "Happiness," as a "British rap masterpiece," while Noisey, The Line of Best Fit, Complex, GUAP Mag, BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra also gave it their support. Complex praised and praised his debut EP,... read full bio
Over the past few years, Konichi and Decimal Bass have revolutionized the sound of dancefloor D&B. Now they have teamed together as Annix. They were personally chosen by DJ Hype and Pascal, and now they are regulars on the house label Playaz Recordings. With a whopping fifty plus joint releases to date, this alliance has swiftly developed into a winning... read full bio
Songs written by Annahstasia represent their unique universe. The self-taught singer-songwriter claims that fantasy and romanticism are ingrained in her artistic practice. Annahstasia's rose-tinted perspective is made clear by her entrancingly sumptuous and acrobatic voice, which she developed as a result of a steadfast admiration for complex vocalists like Bill Withers, Nina Simone and Janis Joplin. She says, "I believed that... read full bio
When Annelotte de Graaf self-released two EPs under the name Amber Arcades, it was almost 10 years ago. Her eponymous debut punctured the ethereal dream pop bubble and the "Patiently" EP donned a languid strum. She was taking a break from her legal career in the Dutch city of Utrecht to share tales of white fuzz and the meaningful connections between... read full bio
By fusing jazz orchestration with hip-hop beats and MCs, Abstract Orchestra creates some of the most engaging hip-hop songs. The 18-piece all-star big band pushes the limits of live hip-hop by producing distinctive music that is both heavy and beautiful. A number of the band's members have performed on tour with some of the biggest performers in the world, including... read full bio
Awkward Moments is a collaborative performance art project with sound at its center that use a variety of mediums to examine the psychological, philosophical and metaphysical ramifications of a lifespan and its perpetual recurrence. Awkward Moments, which explores the relationship between sound, space and scenography, was inspired by the idea of "Expanded Cinema," a term coined by American experimental filmmaker Stan Vanderbeek to... read full bio
Friends from four of the most well-known bands in Canada came together to compose some songs: Dave Monks (Tokyo Police Club), Sam Roberts (Sam Roberts Band), Menno Versteeg (Hollerado) and Chris Murphy (Sloan). In addition to jamming on a number of tunes they all had laying around, they largely cracked dad jokes. They quickly recorded a lot of material and over the... read full bio
The key factor for Another Michael is trust. The lauded indie group packed up their belongings and moved from Albany to a shared residence in West Philadelphia. This change marked the beginning of a new chapter for the group as well as a strengthening of the ties that would later come to characterize their enthralling first album, "New Music and Big... read full bio
For Fox Sports, Alex Faust calls Major League Baseball, college basketball and play-by-play. He also serves as one of the play-by-play broadcasters for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV. Alex used to be the Los Angeles Kings' television play-by-play announcer. He also provided play-by-play commentary for college basketball and football games on ESPN. Additional responsibilities included calling college hockey on NESN and... read full bio
Middle-distance runner Adelle Tracey competes for Jamaica after formerly representing Great Britain, where she was raised. Adelle has participated in almost ten years of international competition on European, Commonwealth and World stages. At the NACAC Games, Adelle took home medals in the 800 and 1500 meters for silver and bronze, respectively. In addition to her accomplishments on the track, Adelle is a... read full bio
Mabe Fratti, Gibrana Cervantes, Concepción Huerta and Camille Mandoki, members of the experimental group Amor Muere from Mexico City, released their highly anticipated debut album, A time to love, a time to die, on the newly independent and rebranded experimental label, Scrawl. Amor Muere is the result of an exceptional cooperation between four well-known artists, each of whom has a storied career in... read full bio
Aaron Copeland was raised in Corsicana, Texas, where he started to play the guitar and piano at an early age and immediately began winning contests. He used to go to honky tonks with his father and brothers when he was a teenager. He got a job with the Casey Donahew Band, where he played keys, guitar, sang harmony vocals and eventually... read full bio
The sounds of conventional hip hop, bass music and reggae have been combined by Amp Live with a technical and classical sensibility. His hybrid production approach not only works in the studio, but also when he performs live. The varied skill he possesses is in good stride after riveting performances all across the country and festivals (Cali Roots, Enchanted... read full bio
Andy has made appearances on Comedy Central's The Half Hour, Conan, Live at Gotham and The Late Late Show with James Corden. He was the first comic to debut on network television, doing so on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show. On YouTube, his Dry Bar Comedy spectacular has received over 11 million views. His six comedy CDs are all regularly aired on Sirius... read full bio
Traveling across the desolation that was formerly known as California was ADVM BOMB. Avalon Hollywood, BASSMNT, Yost Theater, Organic Fest, Hard Rock, Side Bar Nightclub and other abandoned places were formerly home to his arsenal of weapons of mass devastation, which ranged from heavy dubstep to twerk/trap/moombahton. NGHTMRE, The Chainsmokers, DJ Chuckie, Junkie Kid, Mayhem, Bailo and more from the wastelands' powerful... read full bio
