An American post-hardcore band called Unwound is headquartered in Olympia, Washington. They were started by former members of the band Giant Henry, Justin Trosper (guitars and vocals), Vern Rumsey (bass) and Brandt Sandeno (drums). Sara Lund took over Unwound when Brandt Sandeno resigned. Throughout the 1990s, the band was closely linked to the Kill Rock Stars moniker. Unwound was a post-hardcore... read full bio
During the STS-9 mission, Ulf Merbold made history by being the first non-American to fly aboard the Space Shuttle. He served as the Crew Interface Coordinator (CIC) and backup Payload Specialist on the Space Shuttle Spacelab German D-1 mission. After transferring, Merbold worked for ESA as a project manager on Columbus, the European laboratory for the International Space Station, at... read full bio
Uh Huh Her is an indie duo made up of Camila Grey and Leisha Hailey. The duo made their debut to an industry-packed crowd, some of who were familiar with Hailey’s character on the L Word and Grey’s prior part in indie band Mellodrone. Their new venture, Uh Huh Her, has garnered positive response. The duo masterfully mixes genres, inspired... read full bio
The Ultimate ‘70s Tour is a touring band that consists of some of the greatest bands of the 70’s, Poco, Orleans, and Pure Prairie League. You may remember Poco from their greatest hits such as, “Crazy Love”, “Heart of the Night”, “A Good Feelin’ to Know”, and “Keep On Tryin’”. Orleans is best known for their hits, “Still the One”,... read full bio
Anna-Catherine Hartley, a fashion icon and artist based in Los Angeles, is the creator of Uffie. She was previously signed to Ed Banger Records, where she made friends with illustrious producers of the French electronic music scene in the early 2000s. Her career has been filled with several accomplishments, including the viral hit song "Pop The Glock," which was first... read full bio
Ukonwa Ojo is the senior vice president and global chief marketing officer for MAC Cosmetics, the number 1 makeup brand in the world. Ojo has previously earned her B.S. in Business Administration from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and has also earned her M.B.A. in finance, marketing and international business from Kellogg School of Management. She began her career working as... read full bio
Meghan Remy is an American-Canadian musician and record producer known for her experimental pop project entitled, U.S. Girls. She has released several albums and EPs with her most recently being In a Poem Unlimited. Her album Half Free was nominated for a Juno Award in Alternative Album of the Year and was also a finalist for a Polaris Music Prize.... read full bio
Unkle is an electronica DJ duo founded by two friends, James Lavella and Tim Goldworthy. Though they are primarily a duo, they have often included a number guest artists and producers in their performances and recordings over the years. Unkle played a crucial role in cementing the label Mo' Wax's early sound through their Time Has Come double EP, which... read full bio
Umair Haque is a consultant, author, and economist who is a world leader in management thinkers and has been known for being the youngest member of the Thinkers50. Haque has also been the Director of the Havas Media Lab and writes a blog for the Harvard Business Review. Haque has also published two books on topics which include the economy... read full bio
Ulrich Dietz is a German businessman who has been known for being the CEO of GFT Technologies SE, founder of Code-n, and an advisor on innovation and entrepreneurship. Through his work with GFT Technologies, Dietz has helped grow the company into a group that has 20 locations in seven different countries. He has also helped the company earn a turnover... read full bio
Uma Valeti is the co-founder and CEO of Memphis Meats, which is the world’s biggest cell-based meat company which produces meats from animal cells without having to raise animals. Through his work with Memphis Meats, Valeti is the leader of the development of the cell-based meat technologies and also works in commercialization. Since the formation of Memphis Meats, the company... read full bio
The singer and songwriter UMI was raised in Seattle, Washington and went to the University of Southern California before quitting to concentrate on music. Her The most well-known song is "Remember Me," which has received over 130 million Spotify streams. She also served as the opening act for Conan Gray's Comfort Crowd Tour. Wilson was born in Seattle to a Japanese mother and an... read full bio
UPSAHL put out music that was well-deservedly recognized by the Phoenix music community. She ignited a surge of fan affection and tastemaker accolades after graduating from the Arizona School for the Arts with a number of indie alternative jewels. Following the hugely acclaimed tune "Drugs," which has been included in almost two million TikTok videos and reached #6 on the... read full bio
A exciting blend of indie rock, synth-heavy dance beats and catchy melodies are brought to you by the Argentine band Usted Senalemelo. The iconic works of Luis Alberto Spinetta and Gustavo Cerati, the traditional tonada folk music of Ernesto Hidro Advicencio, as well as some inspiration from Seattle's own Nirvana, are all represented on the albums that each member has contributed... read full bio
Unpeople is a project full of passion and fervor about the situation of the world and how it affects people. Bassist Meg Mash and drummer Richard Rayner were enlisted by guitarists Jake Crawford and Luke Caley with the intention of fusing heavy riffs and sincere lyrics with appealing melodies and lush harmonies.Their moniker, "unpeople," which refers to a group of... read full bio
"Ugly Kid Joe is a rock band from Isla Vista, California. The band’s name is a pun on the glam hair band Pretty Boy Floyd. Unlike other garage bands, UKJ's sound touches on a range of styles, including: hard rock, southern, funk, rap and thrash. In conclusion to the band's overall sound and vision, the members of the band have... read full bio
Ute Lemper is a German singer and actress renowned for her interpretation of the work of Kurt Weill. Her numerous roles in musicals include playing Sally Bowles in the original Paris production of Cabaret, for which she won the 1987 Molière Award for Best Newcomer, and Velma Kelly in the revival of Chicago in both London and New York, which... read full bio
Us The Duo vaulted to prominence via Vine. Their #Us6SecondCovers of Destiny’s Child and The Neighborhood gained major traction, but it was their medleys that launched them to stardom on the platform. Mash-ups of Taylor Swift and Katy Perry caught the attention of BuzzFeed, iHeartRadio and Business Insider and soon, their social media following grew to over 4 million. Us... read full bio
Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, the Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs an alternative take on rock music. Members Ruban Nielson, Jake Portrait, Quincy McCrary, and Amber Baker combine electric guitar, drums, and bass to create their lo-fi sound. Their debut self-titled album was released to critical acclaim by publications like Pitchfork magazine. The rest of their releases achieved critical acclaim as... read full bio
Unlike Pluto is an electronic music act created by Armond Arabshahi. His sound is a blend of trap, house, dubstep, and bass genres. Pluto started to teach himself how to play piano at a young age. That caused him to fall in love with music and slowly learned how to play guitar, drums, and clairinet. He also didn’t limit himself... read full bio
