The biggest pop phenomenon to originate from Scandinavia in recent memory is Marcus and Martinus. The release of their EP SOON signifies the stage at which they are progressing and maturing alongside their audience. In many parts of Europe, the Norwegian twins are already well-known as successful artists. Their enduring global fan following of MMers feels that their infectious pop songs... read full bio
Strong live performances and songwriting abilities by Marcus Bonfanti have already won over influential members of the music business and the media, as well as their support. Marcus inherited and embraced his father's tremendous work ethic and insatiable desire for musical exploration. Marcus was born and reared in North London to an English mother and a "dangerously Italian" father. After spending his formative... read full bio
Marcus Marr is a multitude of things- a DJ, producer, and instrumentalist from London. He collaborates with artists like Chet Faker, incorporating a mix of classic soul, rock, disco, and house into his works. Marr’s solo records have been well-received by critics and audiences across the world; his records have been named among Pitchfork’s Best Tracks and SPIN’s Best Dance... read full bio
Marcus Mumford is an American-born British singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer who is best known for being the lead singer of the folk rock band Mumford and Sons. Mumford was born in Yorba Linda, California, to English parents, so Mumford has been able to hold dual citizenship. Mumford and his family moved back to England when he was a baby... read full bio
Named for the formative location in lead singer John Wozniak's childhood, the Marcy Open grade school in Minneapolis, Marcy Playground emerged in the late 1990s. They had been influenced heavily by Kurt Cobain and his band Nirvana. The self¬ titled album was released in 1997, and Marcy Playground emerged into the mainstream with the success of the single ""Sex... read full bio
Marem Ladson's music is a thorough examination of her multi-cultural identity that combines elements of folk, pop and traditional Spanish music with her own distinctive style of poetic and contemplative composition. She was born in Spain and now calls New York home. According to Stephen Thompson of NPR Music, "her sumptuous hooks and sweetly lilting vocals seem to form a language... read full bio
For over a decade, Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s – led by singer and songwriter Richard Edwards – have been creating music that swirls with fear and doubt and tension and beauty. Their music was born out of Indianapolis with the lushly melancholic The Dust of Retreat, came of age with the bittersweet duo Animal/Not Animal, and arrived... read full bio
Marianas Trench is a Canadian alternative pop rock band formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Josh Ramsay, lead guitarist Matt Webb, bassist Mike Ayley, and drummer Ian Casselman. The band's name is derived from the deepest point in the ocean, the Marianas Trench. Marianas Trench released their debut album, "Fix Me,"... read full bio
Maribou State is an electronic music duo made up of artists Chris Davids and Liam Ivory. After attending University together, the duo became friends, sharing a passion of music together. Since, they have remixed work for performers like Alpines and Lana Del Rey. Maribou State has toured across Europe, the United States, and Australia. Audiences are enthralled by their dance... read full bio
Marie Davidson is a Canadian singer, poet, and producer. Davidson is inspired by club culture and uses her inspirations to create gothic, modern, repetitive music. Her albums have been described as “darkly rendered [and] probing” by Pitchfork Magazine. Her French lyrics make each and every track unique. Davidson has released three albums so far, her most recent was on Pitchforks... read full bio
Marie-Pierre Arthur is a singer and songwriter from Quebec. Arthur performs in French, creating pop-rock songs as a solo act. Prior to her solo career, Arthur was a backing vocalist and musician for groups and artists like Karkwa, Galaxie, Ariane Moffatt, and Edith Butler. Arthur was a nominee for the Polaris Music Prize, Prix Félix, and the ADISQ awards. Arthur... read full bio
Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster and Will Johnson make up the duo Marie/Lepanto. Their collaboration came to be when the two co-headlined a concert tour in different groups; Kinkel-Schuster was part of Water Liars and Johnson part of Centro-Matic. They decided to collaborate together after the tour, and realized they could create exceptional music together. The duo’s sound is a combination of... read full bio
Marika Hackman is a singer-songwriter renowned for her frank and intimate lyrics. She originally gained notoriety with a sparse, acoustic-oriented style but later experimented with more robust sounds. On her debut album, We Slept at Last, Hackman's voice was a breathy near whisper that lingered over simple, understated arrangements, but on I'm Not Your Man, where the music was a... read full bio
Marilina Bertoldi is an Argentinian singer-songwriter and guitarist from Santa Fe, Argentina. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the rock band Connor Questa for five years. With Connor Questa, Bertoldi released two studio albums and also released two albums of her own while she was still in the band. After Bertoldi left Connor Questa, she set out... read full bio
Marillion is a rock band from Buckinghamshire. They formed in 1979, establishing themselves in the post-punk British music scene. Their commercial success took the band through the 80s and 90s to now with a flurry of top hits, acclaimed reviews, and international tours. The band is currently made up of members Steve Hogarth, Steve Rothery, Mark Kelly, Ian Mosley, and... read full bio
Marinero's Hardly Art debut, Hella Love, is an album about ending a book. It serves as Jess Sylvester's farewell and love letter to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he was born and raised, before moving to Los Angeles after finishing his debut album. Jess Sylvester chose the name Marinero, which translates to "sailor" in Spanish, as a way to... read full bio
With their powerful female vocals and alternative rock style, Marisa And The Moths are grabbing attention. Press publications including Kerrang!, Classic Rock and BBC Radio 2's Rock Show gave their self-titled debut album nothing but positive reviews. Marisa And The Moths have established themselves as a top-tier live group thanks to their prior headlining tours, support roles for musicians like Kris Barras... read full bio
Marissa Nadler has perfected her alternative sound through hard work and perseverance. Her lyrics are inspired by heartbreak, loneliness, and despair. Each melody is comprised of delicate notes, which unify Nadlers songs with ease. Some of Nadlers most popular songs are, Drive, All the Colors of the Dark, Thinking of You, Famous Blue Raincoat, Was It a Dream, The Wrecking... read full bio
Mark Foster is an American singer-songwriter and musician who is best known for being the lead singer of the indie-pop band, Foster the People. Foster was born in San Jose, California, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. While growing up, Foster played in the Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus and also played instruments such as the drums, piano, and guitar. Later on... read full bio
Mark Lanegan is an American alternative rock artist who sings vocals and plays guitar. He can also play the violin, the drum machine, the trombone, and the rasp. He is best known for creating the grunge band called Screaming Trees. He also is known for his low-key solo career which is where he released his very popular CD, The Winding... read full bio
