In the past five years, singer-songwriter Jamie Scott has been working on a collection of deeply personal songs inspired by his recent roles as a father and husband, in addition to writing and producing hit records for artists like One Direction and making waves with his Northern soul/indie-pop project Graffiti6. With the release of his latest solo album, "My Hurricane,"... read full bio
Jesse James Dupree, well known as the chainsaw-wielding vocalist of the boisterous Southern hard rock band Jackyl, decided to try a solo side project, assembling a supporting band including Brother Cane bassist Roman Glick and guitarist John Hayes. The resulting album, Foot Fetish, which was released that summer, allowed Dupree the chance to delve into some of his other favorite... read full bio
American blues-rock guitarist and vocalist Jared James Nichols hails from Wisconsin and is known for his 'pick-less' style of playing the electric guitar. He seldom performs without his recognizable single-pickup Epiphone Les Paul Custom P90, affectionately known as Old Glory. Under his own name, he leads a power trio that is heavily influenced by Cream and Mountain's early 1970s hard rock.... read full bio
Allen created "Blank Stares" after witnessing his mother's Alzheimer's-related symptoms. In Iowa, a video of him and his mother playing the song on stage went viral and had more than 500 million Facebook views. Since then, his mother has passed away, but Jay is still touring the nation as an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Association and the song has helped generate... read full bio
Jens Lekman, a Swedish indie pop performer, mixes lyrics that is delicate, funny and emotional with experimental use of samples and orchestration. With his albums released on the Secretly Canadian label in the mid-2000s, he rose from relative obscurity and home-made demos in circulation to receive critical praise on a global scale. Lekman experimented with a variety of conceptual releases in... read full bio
Joshua Burnside is a producer, composer and vocalist of experimental folk music. He draws inspiration from the traditions of Irish traditional song and alternative electronica, cutting and fusing them with a variety of discovered sounds, global music and unconventional production techniques. Joshua's first album, Ephrata, was made available via Quiet Arch Records. Guy Garvey, Cillian Murphy, Mark Radcliffe, Phil Taggart, Tom Ravenscroft and... read full bio
Joe Nolan's old soul lyrics and captivating voice imply that the odds of breaking through are in his favor, despite the fact that it's not every day that a songwriter makes it from the dark corners of open mic nights to the high wattage, real deal scene. The advantage is given by Joe Nolan's distinctive and personal voice. His range of... read full bio
Imagine This Is A High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities, the latest album by James Holden, is scheduled to be released through Border Community. The album is Holden's first since The Animal Spirits, which Loud & Quiet rated a 9/10 for being "dramatic, colorful and Holden's fullest-sounding work yet." Along with the announcement, he also released the lead single, "Contains Multitudes," an... read full bio
Podcast presenter, producer and editor Jody Avirgan owns Roulette Productions, his producing firm. He acts as story editor and executive producer for a variety of projects and is the host of the Radiotopia programs This Day In Esoteric Political History and Good Sport from the TED Audio Collective. Recent projects he worked on include Adam McKay's Death at the Wing from Hyperobject... read full bio
Jenna Wortham is a journalist, author, podcaster and cultural icon. She is a thought leader at the nexus of technology, culture and identity, providing captivating and perceptive commentary to captivated audiences across media. She is a staff writer for the New York Times Magazine and co-edited the highly acclaimed graphic anthology Black Futures. Editor Jack Silverstein called her "one of the most savvy and... read full bio
Based in Los Angeles, Jordan Ligons Robinson is a well-known freelance journalist, broadcaster and podcaster. She covers pop culture, women's basketball, and its linkages. Jordan serves as a host and commentator for the Women's Sports Network and Pac-12 Network's coverage of women's basketball, respectively. In addition, she co-hosts the Queens of the Court podcast with Sheryl Swoopes and presents The Buckets Five,... read full bio
ESPN's in-house bracketologist is Joe Lunardi. He created Bracketology and since its debut, he has projected the NCAA Tournament field for ESPN.com. Each year, Lunardi analyzes the possible Tournament entrants, conducts year-round team analysis and provides real-time, in-season updates to the bracket about probable seedings and pairings. His regular contributions from the "Bracket Bunker" have established themselves as a mainstay of college... read full bio
The Los Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves have all used catcher Jeff Mathis during his career. After making his major league debut in 2005, Jeff went on to amass more than 275 RBIs and exceed the 500-hit plateau. Throughout his stint in the MLB, Jeff was one of the top catchers and... read full bio
After writing an NFL column for ESPN.com, Jason Reid was appointed senior NFL writer for ESPN's Andscape, a Black media outlet devoted to developing, showcasing and elevating the varied tales of Black identity. He joined ESPN as an NFL journalist and ESPN.com's NFL sections featured his writing. Along with contributing to ESPN.com, Reid co-hosted The Man Cave on ESPN 980 in Washington, D.C.'s... read full bio
Since going pro, Jessica Korda has established herself as one of the top players in the LPGA. She has six career victories and more over 40 top-10 finishes. She consistently maintains a top-20 player ranking and has participated in three Solheim Cups and the Olympics. The Korda family is extremely athletic, as father Petr was a major tennis champion, brother... read full bio
For the Big Ten Network, ESPN, Fox Sports and Westwood One, Jason Ross Jr. calls the action. Additionally, he co-hosts a Marquee Network show on the Chicago Sky and is one of the voices of the WNBA team Chicago Sky. Additionally, he serves as the host of a CBS Sports Network Pickleball program produced by Intersport. Jason is an experienced sports announcer... read full bio
Joe Musso takes his love of storytelling to the world of sports as an anchor at CBS Sports HQ. Musso is one of the top voices on a platform that broadcasts content around-the-clock. He presents the nightly recap program, oversees their NFL coverage and delivers a few shows while on location at important events like the NFL Combine, the Waste Management... read full bio
The late Sublime singer Bradley Nowell's son, dynamic artist Jakob Nowell, is happy to announce the signing of his band, Jakobs Castle, to renowned Epitaph Records. Nowell began his career as a member of the well-known Southern California rock band LAW, but Jakobs Castle is an unfiltered expression of his unique musical style that he developed with producer and co-creator... read full bio
Since their founding, they have contributed to the resurgence of the live music scene, which has rekindled youth interest in music and inspired a new generation of young musicians in Slovenia. Bojan on vocals, Kris on guitar, Jan on guitar, Nace on bass and Jure on drums make up the band. The majority of them got to know one another while... read full bio
One of Canada's great icons is Jully Black. She was included among "The 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever" by CBC Music, and both industry insiders and fans have called her "Canada's Queen of R&B Soul." Her career as a platinum-selling recording artist has produced several singles that have peaked in the Top 10 of the pop, R&B and dance music charts.... read full bio
