Currently residing in Toronto, Aysanabee is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter. He is a member of the Sandy Lake First Nation's Oji-Cree Sucker Clan, a remote fly-in village located in Northwestern Ontario. Compared to Bon Iver, Matt Corby, Don Ross, Kim Churchill, Kings of Leon, and Sam Smith, Aysanabee's remarkable sound is equal parts hypnotic and melodic. It is solemn and... read full bio
Babeheaven is an up-and-coming alternative duo that is based out of London, England. The band consists of singer Nancy Andersen and Jamie Travis who plays the keyboard. The duo first met and bonded over their love for music genres which included soul, electronic, and trip-hop. During this time, the duo were both working day jobs so at night they began... read full bio
Tom Becker and his band present Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver. Former member of the legendary folk group The New Christy Minstrels, Tom has also performed with Grammy winners, American Idol finalists and several music legends, including Gregg Allman, Ray Charles, Exile, Frankie Ford, The Kingston Trio, Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker and American... read full bio
Kevin and Michael Bacon, who make up The Bacon Brothers, have been writing and performing music together for years. When Michael accepted a gig invitation in their hometown of Philadelphia in 1995, the brothers decided to further investigate the possibility of their collaboration after the performance went well. Since then, they have played to packed houses in significant American cities... read full bio
Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is comprised of band members Kerry Alexander with the vocals & guitar, Chris Hoge on the drums and Noah Boswell playing bass. Kerry and Chris attended college together and began writing music to record multiple demos, which would later form their first EP, titled It Hurts.... read full bio
Bad Books was never an intended or was a calculated side project of Kevin Devine and Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull. Though the two musicians have collaborated and performed together on tour and within the Favorite Gentlemen community of artists for years now, the genesis of Bad Books came from a simple idea to fill space and time off the road... read full bio
Bad Suns is a rock band whose influences include ‘70s and ‘80s post-punk legends like The Cure, The Clash and Elvis Costello. Signed with Vagrant Records, they’ve released two albums: Language & Perspective and Disappear Here. The Huffington Post’s Jessica Goodman and Ryan Kistobak named Language & Perspective on their list of the year’s best released, describing it as “a... read full bio
Producer and indie-folk musician BAERD is from Nashville, Tennessee. BAERD's music, which is frequently characterized as energetic, ethereal, and introspective, delves deeply into a variety of related themes in an effort to foster a stronger sense of self-connection among listeners. influenced by a wide range of outstanding musicians, including Milton Nascimento, The Carter Family, Punch Brothers, and The Beatles. BAERD... read full bio
Baha Men has dominated international pop music for more than 20 years, creating a style that is all their own by fusing dance music, Afrobeats, Caribbean rhythms, and the contagious energy of Junkanoo. The Grammy Award-winning group's most well-known song is "Who Let the Dogs Out," which went beyond music to become a cultural phenomenon and can be heard in... read full bio
Afie Jurvanen, better known as his stage name Bahamas, is a Canadian artist. He performs alternative folk music and has released four albums. He is best known for singles, “All the Time” which peaked at number 19 on the US Rock charts, “Stronger Than That” which peaked at number 42 on the Canadian Rock charts, and “Way with Words”, which... read full bio
Though Bakar had always loved hip-hop, his exposure to indie music at the age of 14 opened his eyes in a way that he never would have imagined. Ever since that day, Bakar has understood that his artistic talent extended far beyond a single musical genre. With the release of his debut album Badkid came the smash song "Big Dreams." The... read full bio
With its members hailing from Berlin and Tel Aviv, Baladino is a young Israeli Mediterranean folk band that offers fresh, yet deeply authentic interpretations of Sephardic and Ladino melodies and brings this tradition back into full, fresh dialogue with its trans-Mediterranean past, using extended technique, subtle electronics and improvisation to dust off the predominant heavy-handed approach to Ladino music. With... read full bio
The folk-noir band Balaklava Blues are fighting on the cultural front lines of Ukraine's democratic and liberation movement. Balaklava Blues plays with many folk traditions and Ukrainian polyphony.They combine eons-old polyphonic customs, individual narratives, sounds from revolution and conflict, and striking visuals that fuse traditional themes with modern manifestations of trauma, vulnerability, and power. Their multimedia live presentation is passionate and... read full bio
Texan instrumental group Balmorhea is known for its harsh but bright pictures of emotional landscapes, defying simple classification. The ensemble has seven full-length albums to their credit, the most recent of which, The Wind, was their debut on the illustrious Deutsche Grammophon label. Balmorhea have played to audiences in cities such as Mexico City, China, Istanbul and Italy. They have... read full bio
Vocalists/guitarist Russell Marsden, Bass player Emma Richardson, and drummer Matt Hayward formed indie rock group Band of Skulls in 2004 out of Southampton, UK while attending Southampton City College. The supported themselves with nightclub gigs under the name Fleeing New York. They name was changed to Band of Skulls prior to the releae of their debut. Baby Darling Doll Face... read full bio
Bandits on the Run is a bunch of things: they’re indie, they’re folk, they’re pop, and they’re Americana. The trio consists of three lead-singers, a cello, a suitcase drum, an accordion, and, of course, a guitar. The three of them use their on-stage alter-egos: Roy Dodger, Bonanza Jellyfish, and Clarissa. Needless to say, Bandits on the Run is a bit... read full bio
The three lead singers of the indie-folk-pop-americana group Bandits on the Run are accompanied by a guitar, a cello, an accordion, a suitcase drum, and other toy instruments. Their vibrant performance style, genre-bending sound, soaring harmonies, and ability to create music enchantment in public spaces like concert halls and subway platforms have made them well-known since they were born and... read full bio
Barbara Keith is an American folk-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to fame recording with her family band, The Stone Coyotes. Keith was born in Deerfield, Massachusetts, and she began her musical career performing in Greenwich Village before going on to begin performing with the band Kangaroo which consisted of members John Hall, Teddy Speleos, and N.D. Smart. With Kangaroo,... read full bio
Barns Courtney began his musical career as the lead singer of British indie band, SleeperCell. Rising to fame, the band was featured on Channel 4’s Orange Unsigned competition. After a while, Courtney realized pursuing a solo career would benefit him. He released his first solo track, ‘Glitter & Gold’, and received radio play on BBC Introducing Suffolk and on BBC... read full bio
Barrage is a violin-based, modern world beat ensemble headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are known most notably for their innovative blend of unique and varied violin music with high-energy physical choreography during their performances. The group's live shows have toured in 27 countries, and their filmed concert specials have been featured on television networks around the world. Barrage plays... read full bio
