Walking Shapes are a five-member rock band specializing in indie rock and indie pop sounds. The five members of this New York City band include vocalist and guitarist Nathaniel Hoho, vocalist and bass player Dan Krysa, violinist and guitarist Jesse Kotansky, keyboardist Mike Irish, and drummer Mason Ingram. Walking Shapes worked with producer, Gus Oberg, for their debut album. Gus... read full bio
Washed Out is the stage name for Ernest Greene, an American singer/songwriter/record producer. He started out producing songs in his bedroom studio at his parents house ayer moving back in with them after he graduated from college. At the time he also worked with a local band called ""Bedroom"". That helped him win over many music bloggers that were attracted... read full bio
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Marlin, along with violinist/guitarist Emily Frantz, form the Chapel Hill, North Carolina based bluegrass band, Watchhouse, formerly known as Mandolin Orange. The duo draw from inspirations both old and new, presenting music composed of a bluegrass, gospel, folk, country, and pop mixture. Their music expresses “the earthy timelessness (and effortless harmonies) of Gillian Welch and David... read full bio
Katie Crutchfield is one of the most diligent singer-songwriters in the game. She was raised close to Waxahatchee Creek and was born in Alabama. As Waxahatchee, she left town and went it alone. That was more than ten years ago. Crutchfield claims that although she never imagined the path would bring her to this point, she has never been more... read full bio
The Way Down Wanderers have no fairytales in these songs, yet wanderers compose them with a guts that is definitely earthbound: a soon-to-be parent battling for self-growth, delighted but afraid; someone recovering from alcoholism, dedicated to recovery but with a confession to make. The five-piece Illinois band has changed their image with More Like Tomorrow from quirky bluegrass students who like to experiment... read full bio
Folk/country musician Waylon Wyatt was raised in Hackett, Arkansas. Waylon started writing songs at the age of fifteen, inspired by his red-dirt peers Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers. He would revisit these tunes after spending his summers working long days with his father on construction projects. Waylon just dropped his first three singles, "Everything Under The Sun," "Arkansas Diamond," and... read full bio
Wayne is a dangerous combo with curiosity and superb hand-eye coordination. He worked as a coal miner, an electrician, a locksmith, a mechanic, a guitarist and a vocalist, but his life was most focused on being a spouse, a father, a brother and a son. He had an absurdly upbeat outlook on life, but he eventually showed that he was correct. With artists like... read full bio
Accordionist and vocalist Wayne Toups was born on October 2, 1958, in Lafayette, and grew up in Crowley. A progressive Cajun musician, he created a popular new sound by combining Cajun and zydeco elements with mainstream rock sounds (including English lyrics); he called the style ""zydecajun."" One of the most commercially successful Cajun artists, Toups has recorded for the major... read full bio
We Are Scientists is a rock band consisting of Keith Murray and Chris Cain. The duo combines vocals, guitar, and bass to create their alternative sound. Their first album, With Love and Squalor, achieved high sales, selling 100,000 copies in six months. Their second release hit number eleven on the UK album chart, producing two top 40 singles, After Hours... read full bio
Known as a strange musical duo who specializes in both parody and originality, Ween is predominantly a part of the rock genre, though they are influenced by a wide variety of genres. Their highly satirical work is unfiltered, and the duo is not afraid of being savage. The artistic names of the two members and childhood friends are Dean... read full bio
Arkansas rock singer, Welles has a powerfully emotive voice that comes only once in a generation. Popular music blog Lockeland Springsteen deemed Welles “Nashville’s Next Rock Deity”. He has performed at world-renowned events including Bonnaroo, Governor’s Ball, and SXSW.... read full bio
Wendy Eisenberg has been keeping listeners guessing for the past five years or so. Although she considers herself to be an improvisational guitarist, she is incessantly able to adapt a thoroughly experimental approach to a broad range of situations since she is unaware of any musical restrictions. Eisenberg performs a variety of musical styles, including earworm art pop melodies, frenetic post-Prime Time free jazz... read full bio
Wesley Schultz is an American guitarist and vocalist who is best known for being the guitarist and lead vocalist for the folk-rock band The Lumineers. Schultz was raised in Ramsey, New Jersey, and he later studied at the University of Richmond. Later on in life, Schultz began performing with Jeremiah Fraites and together they began touring under various names before... read full bio
Westerman is a pop singer-songwriter from London, England. Over the course of his career he has released two EPs, “Call and Response” and “ARK”. He gained attention after the release of his single “Confirmation” which featured him on Stereogum’s Artists to Watch. Westerman made his debut at a high school talent show where one of his original songs was well... read full bio
Natalie Laura Mering, better known as her stage name Weyes Blood, is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Santa Monica, California. While growing up, both of Mering’s parents were musicians so she was raised on music during her childhood. Mering began performing her own music at only 15 years old and after graduating from high school, she went to study... read full bio
India is home to the pop group When Chai Met Toast. The group's first EP, "Joy of Little Things," marked the beginning of their formation. They created their sophomore album, "Believe," over the course of the next year, solidifying their status as the nation's pioneers of the genre. The group expanded their global fan base with the release of their first... read full bio
Whinnie Williams goes by several different names: Jade Williams, Sunday Girl, and of course Whinnie. She is a British pop singer from Sidcup, Greater London, England. Not only is she a very talented singer, Jade is also a highly regarded interior designer and presenter who created the brand Poodle and Blonde. Jade released her debut singles “Four Floors” and “Self... read full bio
The rock and roll couple Whitehorse is made up of Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet. The Canadian band is known for its folk rock, but they also include elements of roots rock, alternative country, and blues in their music. Whitehorse are renowned for their flawless songwriting skills, which frequently result in songs about imperfect individuals and anti-fairytales. The Juno Award... read full bio
Whitney is a band from Chicago, Illinois. The group started after members Max and Julien left the band Smith Westerns. They then formed Whitney and released their single “No Matter Where We Go”. Since then, Whitney has added members Josiah, Will, Malcolm, Print, and Charles. Shortly after, Whitney released their single “No Woman” and toured Europe in anticipation of a... read full bio
Wild Child has that folksy sound that calms your mind and puts a peaceful smile across your face before you can think about it. Their acoustic sound id filled with various forms of keys, guitars, ukulele, a bass, cello, and a trumpet and they have created a sound and an environment that encourages creativity and sing-a-longs. At the 2013 SXSW... read full bio
