Born and bred in Los Angeles, California, Bianca was accustomed to listening to dance music at parties and backyard BBQs, as well as hearing the noises of the city booming from automobile stereos. Her background as a dancer deepened her appreciation for rhythms, while her years as a college radio host and DIY event organizer added a distinctively gritty edge... read full bio
A trio from Cape Town, consisting of Ross Dorkin on bass, Robin Brink on drums, and Matthew Field on vocals and guitar, has a distinctive sound that easily dominates mainstream South African pop. Inspired by poetry and art, Matthew found motivation in a drawing of Beatenberg, Switzerland, found in a collection of lectures by expressionist Paul Klee. Trained classically and... read full bio
Bria Salmena has defied categorization for the most of the past ten years, seamlessly experimenting with many genres. Prior to joining the mysterious sensation Orville Peck, Salmena gained recognition as the frontwoman of the critically acclaimed Canadian experimental post-punk band FRIGS, which she co-founded with longtime partner, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Duncan Hay Jennings. For the previous five years, Salmena toured... read full bio
Bobby Alu songs have a way of into the subconscious and settling there, surrounded by silky harmonies, rhythms influenced by a rich family tradition of Polynesian performance, and modest grooves that work a steady, smile-inducing high through even the most casual listener. Occasionally, one will appear as a delightful reminder to slow down and savor the journey. It's the curator... read full bio
Ben Katzman has seen it all when it comes to the music business. He is the creative force behind DeGreaser, a shred-tacular metal band. He's had major hits with Mannequin Pussy, Colleen Green, and Guerilla Toss. He has composed jingles, gone on international tours, and even started his own record company, the cult-favorite BUFU Records. Although all of these encounters... read full bio
Based in Bristol, Born on Road is a record label and DJ collective that is deeply ingrained in the underground drum and bass and jungle scenes. They have developed a reputation as an eclectic group that promotes quality music since its founding. Whether it's ragga, jungle, jump up, or some kind of amazing vocal performance, if they connect with it,... read full bio
Brett Crozier, a former Navy combat fighter pilot and current top corporate and nonprofit leader, has extensive knowledge of operational risk management, military culture, and how to lead large, diverse, and high-risk companies. When COVID-19 spread like wildfire throughout the USS Theodore Roosevelt, the most prestigious nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the US fleet, Crozier was also its commanding officer. As a... read full bio
In addition to his novel Time Is Tight, Booker T. Jones's most recent CD, Note by Note, was published. Booker T. Jones is a four-time GRAMMY winner, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a recipient of the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, and perhaps the most well-known Hammond B3 player in history. During his time at Stax... read full bio
The eleven-piece all-female supergroup BIIRD, which consists of some of the top traditional Irish musicians and dancers in Ireland, is redefining the role of women in traditional culture by collaborating with some of the country's most creative and disruptive designers and stylists. The group sold out their first headline event at the London Irish Centre and their Belfast Trad Fest... read full bio
Buckcherry proudly maintained the flame of hard rock sleaze when they arrived in the late 1990s, amid the post-grunge ashes and the emergence of nu-metal. Acting as though their peers were Motley Crue rather than Limp Bizkit, the band positioned themselves as purposeful homages to the Sunset Strip's heyday of the 1980s. "Lit Up," the number one mainstream rock single... read full bio
Brent Gleeson is a complex person with a unique trajectory that spans many industries, from journalism and writing to entrepreneurship and military service. He has demonstrated bravery, tenacity, and leadership in the face of adversity as a highly decorated Navy SEAL Combat Veteran. Brent Gleeson transitioned into a new phase of his life after serving in the elite Navy SEALs, using... read full bio
Babak Hodjat is the co-founder and chief scientist of Sentient Technologies, a company that started some of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence. Apart from his work with A.I., he is also a scholar, inventor, entrepreneur, and technologist. Hodjat is a big name in the tech city Silicon Valley, and has started numerous companies there including being an architect for... read full bio
Bad Suns is a rock band whose influences include ‘70s and ‘80s post-punk legends like The Cure, The Clash and Elvis Costello. Signed with Vagrant Records, they’ve released two albums: Language & Perspective and Disappear Here. The Huffington Post’s Jessica Goodman and Ryan Kistobak named Language & Perspective on their list of the year’s best released, describing it as “a... read full bio
Barbara Mandrell is a true legend in country. As a performer, she has been the recipient of over 75 major awards, released over 30 albums and sent scores of songs for a ride up both the Country and Pop charts. Mandrell's faith would be tested by a brush with death. She was involved in a serious head-on car collision while... read full bio
Bobby Vinton is the man Billboard magazine called the all-time most successful love singer of the Rock Era, and who many know as The Polish Prince. As a headliner in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Vinton has established himself as one of Americas top concert crooners and most versatile entertainers. Over the years his songs have become classics. Roses Are... read full bio
Bohemia quickly gained popularity in 2002 with his independent debut album, Vich Pardesan De, which hit the Top Ten on BBC Radio 1 UK. The follow-up album, Pesa Nasha Pyar, made history by becoming the first full-length Punjabi-Rap album released by a major label. The album brought his creation of Punjabi Rap to the masses, resulting in Bohemia being known... read full bio
Britt Hammond has performed and collaborated with some of the best writers in the Music City, leading to the production of his latest disk, self-titled Britt Hammond. His disc, which showcases his multi-talented and passionate love for all music, includes When You Dance With Me, Something Neon Goin On, I Will Be There, and I Showed Me. Much of the... read full bio
Flying objects are soaring through Bo Jacksons yard. Theyre not footballs or baseballs. Theyre arrows, being launched from the retired NFL and MLB players bow. With superhuman athletic talent, Jackson rose to fame in the 1980s as the first athlete to be named an All-Star in two major, professional leagues. From the gridiron to the diamond, he was a dominant... read full bio
Staying busy is not a problem for Bill Bellamy, whose flourishing career encompasses the worlds of feature film, television, comedy and more. Bellamy had the unique opportunity of hosting MTV JAMZ, where he was able to cleverly blend an eclectic mix of street culture, locker room observations and a myriad of experiences, placing him well ahead of the new generation... read full bio
Beth Hart has been fascinated with music ever since she was a small child. As a 4-year-old, she started to play piano. At first, she concentrated on classical works by Bach and Beethoven, but as she grew older, she also began to play more mainstream pieces by artists such as Etta Jones, Otis Redding and even Led Zeppelin.... read full bio
