Daryl Davis is dedicated to assisting others in sparking constructive change by using dialogue to establish connections. He has spoken with KKK and White supremacist leaders in person for almost 40 years in an effort to learn how they can hate someone they don't even know. His first contact with racism occurred when he was ten years old and participating... read full bio
Geoscientist Dr. Proctor is also an astronaut, space artist and adventurer. She was the Inspiration4's mission pilot and the first black civilian astronaut. Inspiration 4 is the first all-civilian orbital mission ever. The Explorer's Club 50: Fifty People Changing the World, a multidisciplinary, professional association devoted to the advancement of field research, scientific exploration and resource conservation, includes Dr. Proctor as one of... read full bio
Authors Irvine Welsh and Ian Rankin, as well as BBC icon Bob Harris are among the admirers of the award-winning Scottish singer-songwriter Dean Owens, who is considered one of the UK's finest troubadours. His music is a special fusion of Scottish origins and Americana, with the unbridled energy of a rocker and the compassionate style of the best storytellers in folk. A... read full bio
Davon Bryant-Mason, aka dreamcastmoe, has lived in Washington, D.C. all of his life. He is a singer, songwriter, producer and DJ who has been quietly releasing some of the most buzzed-about and genre-defying underground music. Bryant deftly switches between R&B, funk, soul, jazz and hip-hop, among other genres. His ability to go off in diverse directions while maintaining creative coherence can be attributed to... read full bio
Anna Beckerman writes songs about saying goodbye with love and heart under the nickname Daneshevskaya. These songs aren't always about breaking up. Some might be directed to a lover, but the majority are about friends and acquaintances—people who momentarily cross your path before moving on to other things. Her debut EP, Bury Your Horses, finds significance in these absences and... read full bio
Bren Eissman and Joey Spurgeon, better known as DWLLRS, are natives of the small Californian coastal community of San Clemente. The group is developing a varied sonic palette fueled by forward-thinking alternative pop after embracing the city's sunny surf rock with the musicians they grew up listening to, including Frank Ocean, Brockhampton and Tame Impala. With the use of a variety... read full bio
The debut single from alt-pop singer-songwriter Devon Cole, W.I.T.C.H. (Woman in Total Control of Herself) was released by Arista Records after receiving approximately 300,000 pre-saves and over 55 million total social media views on teaser posts. The song's dancefloor-ready bass line thumps along with the beat as it settles into a head-nodding groove. Every stanza was laced with her strong sense... read full bio
Daniel Nunnelee evokes nostalgia in its truest sense with intriguing lyrics and guitar strumming. Before wandering across Tennessee and Mississippi, Daniel spent his formative years in Memphis, where he was exposed to a wide range of evocative music and varied cultures. Nunnelee has spent much of his life traveling, but claims to feel most at home when interacting with others.... read full bio
Diarrhea Planet take everything you already knew you loved about rock, punk and pop and crank it up to eleven, leaving you gasping for air and massaging the kink in your neck from all that head banging. Diarrhea Planet is equipped with a drummer and bassist that rumble forth with the power of a thousand locomotives and a four guitar arsenal able... read full bio
Drug Church is a testament to "failing up" and a monument to unintentional success. The band has done more than many of its stuffy, "destined to make it" counterparts by not taking its profession too seriously. Drug Church has left its Albany roots in the rearview mirror and is now living the fast life in LA, following a mid-80s template. The... read full bio
A well-known businesswoman, innovation authority, and New York Times bestselling author is Diana Kander. Diana is a specialist in the subject of innovation and entrepreneurship. She is a senior fellow at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and an assistant professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Missouri. Diana is a well-known keynote speaker and innovation consultant. Her engaging and educational speeches... read full bio
The band DRY REEF is committed to creating a wave of upbeat, energizing music. Their rhythm-driven songwriting, intensely rich guitar melodies and heart-pounding, vivid vocals form the foundation of their Indie Surf sound. Dry Reef, a light-hearted alternative, has prevailed in the independent, jam band and reggae music scenes. The artists are quickly transitioning from aspirational idealists to influential decision-makers. Six genre-defying tracks from... read full bio
The American and Cambodian band DENGUE FEVER, located in Los Angeles, released their debut album without any clue of how it would be appreciated. The band is ready to embark on their longest tour ever with the equally inspirational Tinariwen after more than a decade and four extra releases, and with more domestic and international tours on the horizon, the... read full bio
Dana Williams' voice has the uncommon capacity to bend time and transmute negative emotions into something improbably beautiful. The L.A.-based musician, who was inspired by vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, delivers her songs with a jazzy casualness while evoking powerful emotion from even the smallest vocal movement. The breakthrough song from Dana's first album, The Lonely One, was... read full bio
The Wisconsin-based alternative rock band DISQ appeared to have everything necessary to rule the world with their debut album Collector. Respected veteran indie label Saddle Creek offered them its full backing. They'd gotten glowing reviews from publications including Stereogum, the NME and the Guardian. They had an explosive live performance that was certain to win over a sea of fans and they... read full bio
Daniel Quien, a musician, was born in Mazatlan, Sinaloa. When he was 11 years old, at a difficult time of city transition, his father handed him a guitar and instructed him to sing some Beatles songs for his grandfather next time he came to visit. Luis Alberto Spinetta, Agustin Lara, Jorge Drexler, Sufjan Stevens, Devendra Banhart, Adan Jodorowsky (Adanowsky), Nick Drake and... read full bio
Joy Harden Bradford, a well-known African American clinical psychologist based in Atlanta, Georgia, was born in 1979. She has significantly influenced the field of mental health, particularly in addressing the particular difficulties that Black women experience. Joy, who was up in Paincourtville, Louisiana, became passionate about psychology and helping others. She continued her study at Louisiana's Xavier University, where she graduated... read full bio
Dr. Eric Daimler has a renowned career spanning more than 20 years and is a recognized expert in the disciplines of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. His experience spans a variety of spheres, including those of an investor, entrepreneur, academic researcher, and policymaker, placing him at the front of developments in these game-changing technologies. Daimler has co-founded six technology firms throughout... read full bio
Drumskull blends the lyrical atmospheres of deep house, UKG and broken beat with the explosive sounds of current jungle, footwork and breaks. A multi-talented and seasoned DJ and recording artist from London, he debuted on the Seagrave label with the well-regarded, multi-genre album "Interlocked." Shortly after, the gritty "Negative 7" single was released to widespread praise along with remixes from fellow producers... read full bio
Dreya Mac, a native of West London, made waves with her first track "Skippin," which earned over 600K plays across DSPs and over 340K views / streams in only the first three weeks. The tastemakers Annie Mac, Toddla T, DJ Target, Sian Anderson, Rickie, Melvin and Charlie have all endorsed Dreya. Dreya is a graduate of the renowned British school, where she studied... read full bio
