Darrin Hacquard, an Ohio native from the Hocking Hills, uses his admiration of folklore customs and the honesty of country music to present real, genuine life experiences via his songwriting. Songs by Darrin Hacquard have an impact. He is comical, tormented, happy and sad. He can be all of these at times. It's a remarkable talent for empathy. Characters can be... read full bio
The principles of love, acceptance and inclusion are the foundation upon which dance music culture is based and throughout the culture's development, there have been leaders whose music exemplifies these qualities. DJ Susan is one of those leaders in the scene today and his famous DJ performances, chart-topping release library and champion record company, Hood Politics Records, all come from his personal commitment to elevate... read full bio
Doss has long been considered an artist worth gushing over by those in the know. Even though she has only released a small number of singles and remixes over the past seven years, the producer and DJ has steadily established a reputation as one of the most in-demand and sought-after tastemakers to emerge from New York's club scene and she has... read full bio
Danno Simpson was born in Dallas and was reared on Colorado's high plains. Danno crafts tales that are driven by stories and pay tribute to the past while appealing to contemporary audiences. He draws inspiration from Texas songwriting luminaries (Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Steve Earle) as well as the mountain music of the Rocky Mountains. After the publication of... read full bio
With their Trance Dance Music (TDM) style, DJ HEARTSTRING, a Berlin-based pair, burst onto the scene. They balance a direct beat intended for the dance floor with the odd pop spectacular. One of the most sought-after artists in Europe, their highlights include performances at AVA Festival, Thuishaven, Fly Open Air, PollerWeisen, Melt Festival, Rex Club and fabric. They also made their debut... read full bio
While attending Berklee, where they studied music in all its theoretical splendor, members of Dead Poet Society established the band. They really graduated, unlike so many others, however whether or not it was time well-spent is debatable. When composing songs for their debut album -!- (called The Exclamation Album), Underkofler, guitarist Jack Collins, bassist Dylan Brenner and drummer Will Goodroad used both... read full bio
Dexter and The Moonrocks, from Abilene, provide a distinct Southern Alternative blend. The band's debut single "Couch" came out and it quickly became viral on the internet. Following the tremendous success of the smash track, the band issued their self-titled EP, which included a variety of singles such as "Where I Steer" and "Behave," to extremely great reviews. Lead vocalist/rhythm... read full bio
Belgian hip-hop musician Dina Ayada has Moroccan ancestry. By the age of 12, she began producing her own raps. Today, she is one of Belgian hiphop's most promising artists, with endorsements from Kanye West, Playboi Carti, Ty Dolla $ign, Swae Lee, French Montana and others. Dina, a former law student, collaborated with her brother, a producer who had just taken up... read full bio
Derrick Stroup, a stand-up comedian from Alabama, is not your typical droning Southerner. His rich storytelling and exuberant enthusiasm draw people in with the rhythm of an irate auctioneer. Derrick relocated to Denver in order to pursue his stand-up comedy goals and he hasn't looked back since. Since then, he has established himself as a regular at various clubs around the nation... read full bio
The Oakland-based duo Dimond Saints has swiftly gained recognition for pushing the limits of electronic music. Their distinctive voice is dripping with emotion and has a profound effect on the mind, body and spirit. Their live performances are both energetic and soulful, resulting in a collision of thunderous bass and heavenly sounds. The Dimond Saints are growing as they continue to... read full bio
Argentinian rapper Dani Ribba got his start in the music industry competing in freestyle matches at storied festivals like Halabalusa. He immediately rose to prominence in the circuit as a result of his inherent gift for rhyme, standing out for his extraordinary abilities in classic El Quinto Escalón contests and subsequently in memorable matches during the first season of FMS... read full bio
Dan Whitlam is a poet, rapper, actor and spoken word performer from South London. His TikTok music videos, which use spoken word and rap to describe the lives of 20-somethings, have made him famous. His heartfelt words and beautiful voice have swiftly established him as someone to watch. His poetry has been performed in a number of highly received... read full bio
deep tan, a band from London's vibrant post-punk scene, will open for Queens Of The Stone Age at 14 UK/EU arena gigs, including the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, the Max-Schmeling Halle in Berlin and the O2 Arena in London. deep tan's tracks interact with modern issues, such as gender-expansive ideology, deepfake revenge porn and tales of furry addiction, through their basic, pared-down sound.... read full bio
David Anders, a multifaceted performer, made a great career out of playing villains who always seemed to be one step ahead of their heroic counterparts. He originally gained notoriety as a cunning and vicious operative on the popular action thriller "Alias," which follows a CIA double-agent who undertakes perilous missions to eliminate criminal organizations throughout the world. Anders continued to... read full bio
When his almost twenty-year run as the lead singer of Atreyu came to an unexpected end, Alex Varkatzas found himself in such a predicament. The Californian, who had spent his whole adult life defining himself by music and other people, made the decision to start again without any ties to those things. The end product is DEAD ICARUS. Before launching a... read full bio
Deanna is a seasoned corporate executive with a stellar background in sales and marketing. She formerly served as Televerde's DE&I Chairperson and worldwide head of marketing. She has also held top leadership positions at firms including SAP, Clarivate Analytics, and Merck & Co. She worked to empower women via her leadership in women's programs and charitable organizations as she progressed... read full bio
The Irish rock group, which was formed in 2018, is rapidly gaining new fans. They have over 30,000 followers on Instagram and since starting a YouTube account, all of the videos they have posted there have had over 2.8 million views. The girls want to be the next big thing in the rock music industry and are inspired by rock music from... read full bio
Manchester-based drum and bass producer Dub Phizix started his musical fixation more than 20 years ago. He has since created a brand-new genre of music that fuses inspirations from all around the world. Dub Phizix, also known as George to his mother, was only a nuisance to the neighbors at the time. After ten years of creating music, Dub Phizix... read full bio
After completing his year at university, Downtown Kayoto is excited to start his much-awaited summer. For the last two years, he has been waiting for the release of his single "Lite." The Hull-born musician's most recent EP release has been in the archives for a while, but based on his easygoing demeanor, you get the impression that this is a swift... read full bio
Die Twice is an explosive four-piece rock and roll group that is quickly growing in popularity throughout the southwest and beyond. They have already played a sold-out headline event at The Exeter Phoenix. Their captivating stage persona and high intensity emanations captivate audiences everywhere they go. Riotous and mesmerizing, timeless but contemporary. With a skill that belies their youth, they channel the sounds... read full bio
