Steven Julien is a black businessman and artist. His narrative is unique in a world where privilege and one-upsmanship are becoming more and more prevalent. Under his former alias Funkineven, he achieved a debut release on Eglo Records—the company that started the careers of Fatima and Floating Points—through astute networking and diligent practice developing his musical skills behind closed doors. Apron... read full bio
A skilled five-piece force from Florida, Southpaw FLHC set out to bridge the gap between the old and new generations of hardcore. With an aggressive lyrical delivery, the tracks feature elements of punk, beatdown, metal and hip hop, as evidenced by our two biggest singles, "Truth Be Told" and "S.I.N." Southpaw has set out to send some of its strongest content as... read full bio
A Norwegian duo with a Berlin base is called Soft as Snow. According to The Wire, their music is a hybrid of club culture and disassembled pop, representing "electronic music pushed to the brink of collapse." Their incredibly immersive live performances blend multidimensional vocals, shape-shifting electronic experimentation, and glitchy sensuality. In combination with Guynoid's deformed, posthuman imagery, they create a realm... read full bio
Oscar 'SHOLTO' Robertson is a London-based drummer, producer, composer and instrumentalist. Having grown up loving soundtracks from the 1960s and 1970s, jazz, soul, and krautrock, his work reflects a warm spectrum of colors, analogue instrumental grooves, and exuberant tenderness.... read full bio
Introducing Sanchez X, the beat virtuoso and the driving force behind Sydney's underground dance scene in Eora. This backyard goof virtuoso and native of Rozelle has perfected the skill of transforming dance floors into blissful spaces where each record is a soul-satisfying auditory experience. Sanchez X has been the star behind the decks, bringing his own exuberant sway and mischievousness to... read full bio
The mysterious three-piece band Sword II, based in Atlanta, shares their debut album Spirit World Tour. The album offers a powerful look into the collective's shared life experiences over the previous three years, with lyrics that explore degenerates, refusal, love and rage, fluidity, life force, and psychological warfare. Beginning their journey as DIY and experimental musicians touring Atlanta, Sword II... read full bio
Following her relocation from Houston to Los Angeles, Emily Snow fell in love with writing and singing. This change gave rise to SNOW WIFE. Drawing on her early life experiences, SNOW offers a distinctive viewpoint as a lyricist. Drawing on her early life experiences, SNOW offers a distinctive viewpoint as a lyricist. Her songwriting draws from various genres, such as pop,... read full bio
Sophia Li is a Chinese-American public speaker, climate advocate, and award-winning journalist. Her life's work is to redefine 21st-century communication while slicing through content pollution by making discussions on topics like Web3, human rights, and climate justice more approachable, palatable, and human. She received Refinery29's Sustainable Innovator Award and was recognized by Harvard as one of the leading climate communicators. She... read full bio
Scotty Emerick was left with no option. The guitarist and songwriter from Hollywood, Florida was enthralled with music and knew he had to travel to Nashville to pursue his dreams before he had even graduated from high school. For the young man acquainted with legendary local hero and blazing honky tonk singer Gary Stewart—at least from sporadic glimpses of the... read full bio
Silver Panda's profile has reached unprecedented heights as a result of the industry's greatest stars endorsing them in a remarkably short period of time. Their joint efforts with musicians such as John Summit, Space Motion, and Sevenn have yielded notable successes, as seen by their music hitting the top spot on Beatport's Overall Chart. Due to their unique sound, Silver Panda... read full bio
Stephanie Ramos is a New York City-based correspondent for ABC News. From the White House to the COVID pandemic, the tense Alabama Senate campaign, the horrible Parkland tragedy, Hurricane Irma, the 2016 election, and the Charlottesville riots, she has been at the center of every significant news story. She reports on GMA, ABC News Live, World News Tonight, Nightline, and... read full bio
Spaceface is a Memphis and Los Angeles-based band that bills itself as "Retro Futurist Dream Rock," but you might also call them psychedelic pop. The groovy group, who are always listening in on the Universe's chaotic will in whispers, transforms the sublime pulse of the spacetime continuum into captivating melodies that twist and turn, bend and stretch, draw and drive.... read full bio
Sharon McMahon, a former high school government and law teacher, is dedicated to teaching Americans about democracy, politics, and history while curating facts, entertainment, and motivation. After years of teaching law and government in high school, Sharon brought her love of learning to Instagram with the goal of using unbiased facts to counter political disinformation. Sharon gained notoriety as "America's... read full bio
The Christian Montessori School of Lake Norman in North Carolina was founded by Sonya Curry, a businesswoman and teacher. With a degree in education from Virginia Tech, Sonya became the first member of her family to attend college. Sydel Curry-Lee and Stephen and Seth Curry are her children. In her book Fierce Love: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Purpose,... read full bio
International businesswoman Soraya Fouladi is in charge of a multinational team that works to fulfill Jara's mission of providing high-quality education to children in underserved regions at any time and from any location. An electrical engineer by profession, Soraya brought a diverse perspective to the start-up industry that is founded on enhancing the lives of those in need via concrete... read full bio
Selecta J-Man's amazing career includes collaborations with reggae giants such as Protoje, Solo Banton, Deadly Hunta, London Posse, YT, Charlie P, Junior Dangerous, Eva Lazarus, and Gardna, which add to his unparalleled dubplate collection. Selecta J-Man's sound has gotten stronger and matured over the years, with the label playing an important role in the careers of such outstanding producers and DJs... read full bio
He has a loyal fan base in the United States, Latin America, and Europe thanks to his poignant lyrics and unique raspy voice. From Miami's local venues to international tours and streaming success, he has established a distinctive niche in the indie Latin scene and published three critically praised albums since his debut. Simon has stayed true to his soul-baring lyricism... read full bio
After meeting and starting writing songs together in the summer of 2023, bassist Scott Mulvahill and vocalist Laura Berens came up with the idea for Slap Dragon. The combination of soul vocals and acoustic instruments (performed by some of Nashville's most prominent session musicians) creates a new, funky, and incredibly upbeat sound that is equal parts R&B, disco, and bluegrass. Slap... read full bio
Steve Gatlin recalls how he and his brothers sang together in church and anywhere and anytime somebody would listen to us." Tammy Wynette made an appearance with younger brother Rudy and sister LaDonna in Lubbock and asked Steve to sing with them. Not long after that, Steve was packing and moving to Nashville to work for Tammy. Once he was... read full bio
The renowned Second City comedy group is a shining example of adaptable showmanship, expertly and stylishly accommodating a variety of events. With a rich history that includes the creation of comedy greats like Bill Murray and Mike Myers, Second City continues to be dedicated to hand-selecting the best performers for their compelling shows. Each presentation is a meticulously crafted masterwork... read full bio
