Of course MaMa Def is a celebration of Senegal's rich musical heritage, infused with hip-hop, electronic sounds and Afrobeats that draw inspiration from the continent's many cultures and rhythms. As a result, the band effectively projects a future, pan-African vision into the global scene. The lioness of the duet, Mamy Victory has 20 years of experience in the urban music arena and... read full bio
Rolling Stone Magazine referred to DJ Harvey as “the Keith Richards of dance music” and included him in their list of 25 DJs that rule the planet. Harvey travels the world at his own speed, giving himself plenty of time to indulge in his other interests, which include fast motorbike riding, record collecting, hi-fi collecting and mantiques.... read full bio
The Dude of Life, also known as Steve Pollak, is the leader of the five-piece, genre-bending Dude of Life Band. The Dude first teamed up with Trey Anastasio in high school, and the two have been writing songs together for Phish for several decades. The Dude has written the lyrics to several of Phish's most well-known songs, including as Fluffhead,... read full bio
One of the few positive things the Covid crisis produced was the reissue of Depresion Sonora's debut EP, which was released during lockdown and published by Sonido Muchacho months later. It included songs about his teenage angst and the frustrations brought on by the pandemic, as well as ones that were inspired by the cramped circumstances we were all living... read full bio
Known as "The All American Boy," DEAD X began his career as an American Hard Dance musician. Along with working together and sharing the stage with fellow producer Lil Texas, he is keeping up his fast-paced song release schedule. Dead X is cited as saying, "It's my mission to bring Punk Rock to Hardstyle," in response to a question concerning... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Darren Mulligan is a Christian. He is a member of the band We Are Messengers, which is located in Monaghan, Ireland. The current members of the band are drummer Drew Kerxton, bassist Raul Aguilar, lead vocalist and guitarist Darren Mulligan, and singer and guitarist Kyle Williams. Their self-titled debut studio album, We Are Messengers, was released by Word Records and... read full bio
Throughout his storied career, Phantasy has sculpted and moulded the music we know and love via relentless invention, never standing still and never afraid to try new roads. DJ Phantasy recognized the need to become involved right away and quickly rose to become one of the world's most regarded producer/DJs, helping to nurture Dance Music from its infancy to the... read full bio
Deaf Club is a raw, sarcastic soundscape that channels crust, thrash, and grind (un)sensibilities in a blastbeat-driven, hardcore punk onslaught. The band's style is characterized by brief pauses, bizarre frequencies and effects, a fast tempo, and vocals that are hurled sharply. It appears that this style is based on a nasty sound meets highbrow messaging ethos. Justin Pearson (The Locust,... read full bio
It's easiest to think of Dingus Khan as a band. This century's most captivating and horrific guitarist/frontman is accompanied by two drummers, two bassists, and an electric ukulele wizard. They occasionally carry out rehearsed dance performances and are all dressed in white. Melodic pop sensibilities encase bone-crushingly hard rock 'n' roll with equal parts of ecstasy, discomfort, and fury. Fierce Panda... read full bio
daste. is an Australian trio based on the Gold Coast that combines elements of R&B and soul into their laid-back indie-pop style. They have been compared to a cross between Tora, Two Another, and LEISURE. Braxton, Tyler, and Callum were all pursuing a "Popular Music" degree at Griffith University when they first became friends in high school. After playing together with... read full bio
DORA was born into a family with a rich creative legacy, and she immediately displayed her innate musical aptitude. She grew up listening to music in her home, including songs by Kendrick Lamar and Ella Fitzgerald. Following her accomplishments as a Lead Singer in the Creative Junior Big Band and running a profitable YouTube covers channel, DORA launches her solo music... read full bio
Originating from Tampa, Adam Brubaker, also known as DeemZoo, burst into the scene following six years of producing music in his bedroom. His use of elements of mother nature and her creatures in his sound design gives him a very distinctive resonance. If you pay close attention, you can hear the majesty of a Kodiak Bear's roars or the soft cries... read full bio
Drummer Blake Allison and lead vocalist Joey "Chicago" Walser, who had previously been in the alternative metal band Egypt Central, started their own band, Devour the Day. In a Live Metal interview, Blake Allison discussed how much more in-depth their debut album Time & Pressure was than their earlier work with Egypt Central, all while preserving their legacy with their former... read full bio
Downswing is a fearless four-piece metalcore band that bursts from the colorful streets of Albany, New York, defying convention. Downswing has been a force to be reckoned with in the underground music scene ever since they formed, electrifying audiences with their explosive fusion of ferocity and melody. Lead by the mysterious Harrison Seanor, Downswing unleashes a visceral barrage of intense... read full bio
Dr. John Oda has devoted his time to working with at-risk teens, parents, and people dealing with emotional difficulties like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, clinical depression, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD after a distinguished 37-year career as a mental health professional. A group of behavioral scientists, social workers, life coaches, and counselors dedicated to enhancing mental health for the benefit of... read full bio
Deeps is a gifted Portsmouth-born songwriter of Indian descent who masterfully crafts heartfelt songs by fusing rhythmic blues with pop ballads. He has established himself as an artist by self-producing, composing, and releasing his work. He has wowed crowds in his community of 800-1000 and gained attention on national platforms such as Asian Network & BBC 1Xtra. Deeps' skill is demonstrated... read full bio
Inspired by the eerie and apocalyptic settings of vintage cult horror and science fiction movies, Justin Pointer and Tony Kim set out on a musical adventure that cuts over genre lines. This dynamic pair, who are from Irvine, California, have been creating synth anthems driven by dark electronic metal for more than ten years. The Halloween night release of DANCE... read full bio
Devon Lévesque is a fitness enthusiast, philanthropist, and serial entrepreneur. After five years of working in the hotel industry, he started teaching customers on positive energy and his own health practices at the age of 23, which soon led to the launch of his first business. He is the founder of two businesses: Creator & Company, a digital marketing firm... read full bio
Before jumping an 18-foot fence into California, Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, also known as Dr. Q, was a poor teen living in a small Mexican community. He then used hope, hard work, and determination to climb to the highest echelons of the American Dream. "Freddy," as he was then called, was the oldest of five children and worked by day as an... read full bio
Sometimes a performer emerges who owns the dance floor rather than just playing it. That artist is DIØN. With a sound that has its roots in 90s rave, vicious kicks, and razor-sharp percussion, he has created a loud, raw, and unavoidable universe all his own. DIØN's music has become a movement with his breakthrough hit, "Public Enemies," and the establishment of... read full bio
