This upbeat indie pop foursome, which was founded in Leigh, Greater Manchester, England, draws inspiration from the whimsical and carefree elements of popular music from the pre- and post-Britpop eras. Seymour Stein, the head of Sire Records, compared the Lottery Winners to the Smiths when he signed them, as this was the band that initially brought them together. Their self-titled... read full bio
The Luka State is an English indie rock band made up of Conrad Ellis, Sam Bell, Jake Barnabas, and Lewis Pusey. They are from Winsford, Cheshire. Modern rock and electronic elements combine to create the band's distinctive sound, which Clash magazine dubbed "all epic guitars and catchy synth lines." Sam Williams, who found Supergrass, recorded the band's three songs "Matter of... read full bio
The Magic Gang is an up-and-coming alternative indie band which consists of members Paeris Giles, Kristian Smith, Angus Taylor and Jack Kaye who are based out of Brighton, England. The band rose to fame after the release of their debut singles, “No Fun” and “Alright.” From there, they went on to release their self-titled debut EP and released their second... read full bio
The Manatees (Jay, Tyler, and Miller) hail from a small town on England's south coast and use hip-hop samples, funk-inspired bass lines, thrashing guitars, and frank lyrics to carve out their own soundscape within modern rock. Their debut EP, 'Dream in Colour,' earned them a Jack Saunders Next Wave interview on Radio One. Throughout the summer, the band performed at the... read full bio
The Marías is a five-member alternative band formed in Los Angeles that creates a unique blend of psychedelic soul, jazz, funk, and lounge music. The band members, Josh Conway, María, Jesse Perlman, Carter Lee, and Edward James, come from diverse backgrounds and share a passion for creating authentic, soulful music that reflects their individuality and their love for the Hollywood... read full bio
Puerto Rican-American duo The Martinez Brothers (consisting of Chris Martinez and Steven Martinez who are, of course, brothers) who have held residencies at clubs in Ibiza and have performed around the world. They’re known for their remixes, especially. According to Mixmag, The Martinez Brothers were DJ’s of the Year in 2014. The magazine said that “no other DJ or DJ... read full bio
Five-piece band THE MCCHARMLYS from Santa Ana are now dominating the scene with their sophisticated fusion of doo-wop, surf, beat and 60s-style rock 'n' roll. The band, which has been praised by LA Weekly as "an absolute joy" for its ability to evoke vintage sounds while incorporating a modern edge that appeals to punk, new wave and rockabilly enthusiasts, has received praise from... read full bio
In 1983, the American band The Melvins was founded. Normally a trio, they have recently expanded to a four-piece set with two drummers. Buzz Osborne (commonly known as King Buzzo), the band's singer and guitarist, and Dale Crover, its drummer, have been its constant members since 1984. The supervisor at a Thriftway in Montesano, Washington, where Osborne also worked as... read full bio
The renowned Pogues and the Boot Hill Foot-Tappers joined forces to play at the alternative music event in Camden Town with The Men They Couldn't Hang. The members of the Southampton-based pop-punk band "Catch 22," Paul Simmonds, Philip "Swill" Odgers and his brother Jon, met Pogues roadie Stefan Cush while busking in Shepherds Bush, London. Their debut single, a rendition of... read full bio
Philadelphia based punk rock outfit The Menzingers. The band’s fiery early releases and dynamic crowd pleasing live performances on tours supporting Anti Flag and Against Me! have created a serious buzz and landed the group on several best of lists. Their high energy sound features crashing power chords, rock steady drumming and anthemic sing-along choruses alongside poetic salt of the... read full bio
Pop rock group The Minus 5 is led by Young Fresh Fellows musician Scott McCaughey, who frequently collaborates with R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck. Together with Buck, Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow of The Posies, McCaughey started the band as a side project. The Posies and McCaughey's The Young Fresh Fellows had both recorded at Conrad Uno's Egg Studios and issued albums on Uno's... read full bio
More than 30 years has elapsed since The Moody Blues entered the music scene. Their innovative and ground-breaking album ""Days of Future Passed"" is one of the best classic-rock albums of all time. The album stayed on the Billboard charts for over two years and marked a milestone in rock history as one of the very first concept albums, recorded... read full bio
The Moth & the Flame has been praised by a variety of different audiences; NPR has hailed the band, NYLON has called the band a layered, complex collection of rock songs, and The Guardian in the United Kingdom has said they are as brilliant as Flaming Lips. The Moth & the Flame has released several albums, each of which demonstrates... read full bio
John Darnielle, a singer-songwriter from Claremont, California, founded the Mountain Goats. Durham, North Carolina, is where the band is currently headquartered. Despite having a plural name, the Mountain Goats only had Darnielle for many years. Despite remaining the band's core member, he has collaborated with a variety of artists over the years, including Franklin Bruno, Kaki King, Jon Wurster, Matt... read full bio
Frequently called “the quintessential California band,” THE MOWGLI’S-- known for their laid-back mix of sunny West Coast pop, garage rock and 60’s Laurel Canyon folk sound-- are currently in the studio with producer Mike Green (All Time Low, Paramore). They’re putting the finishing touches on their as-yet- untitled third album, for which they just released the first single “Freakin’ Me... read full bio
The Mulligan Brothers band is from Mobile, Alabama. For the past three years, the group has been touring through the United States and Europe. The Mulligan Brothers perform a unique take on Americana Folk music. They combine the styles of Americana, bluegrass, and folk to create beautiful sounds. From haunting ballads to rocking riffs, The Mulligan Brothers take audiences on... read full bio
The Murlocs are a garage rock group that play with a simple swagger while also demonstrating a desire to experiment with many genres and influences. The band, which includes former members of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and ORB, began with their debut album Loopholes by playing simple rock & roll; subsequent albums saw them pushing the boundaries of... read full bio
At the turn of the millenium, new bands like Coldplay and Doves had been increasingly popular, giving Brit-pop a fresh new look. That youthful crowd included The Music, who quickly took over the U.K. indie charts. The Music began as a group of friends from school, including Stuart Coleman, Adam Nutter, Robert Harvey and Phil Jordan. The band practiced for the next... read full bio
Brooklyn based but Cincinnati born, The National is an indie rock band known for their melancholy and cryptic lyrics but a sound that combines other genres such as country-rock, Brit-pop, and Americana. In the beginning, the band members worked hard on their music but not all of the members gave up their day jobs. The band releaed their self-titled debut... read full bio
The Native, an independent band from Plymouth, has received favorable radio coverage in the UK, has played some of the country's major festivals and has supported well-known artists. They made the decision to push the band as far as they could at that point. In the meanwhile, their live performances' ferocious live energy began to give their music fresh excitement and thrust.... read full bio
