Wyatt C. Louis's debut album, Chandler, is named after his middle name and has airy and textural melodies that are elevated by breathtaking vocals. Currently residing in Calgary, Louis, a Plains Cree singer-songwriter who was born and raised in sections of Treaty Six, allows his sense of place to come through on these songs, some of which were inspired by... read full bio
Wye Oak emerged from Baltimore's underground scene to critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic by fusing introspective lyricism with colorful polyrhythmic indie rock and pop. The name of the band, which consists of drummer/keyboardist Andy Stack and singer/guitarist Jenn Wasner, comes from a symbolic tree in Maryland that is 460 years old. Wasner and Stack, who formed the band... read full bio
Yacht is a dance-pop band from Portland, Oregon. The band is comprised of members Jona Bechtolt, Claire L. Evans, and Rob Kieswetter. Yacht rose to fame after they were commissioned for performances at New York based art and technology platform Rhizome. They were later recruited to perform at the Museum of Modern Art’s P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center. Their performances... read full bio
"Yaeji is a Korean-American electronic music artist from Brooklyn, New York. She is making a name for herself in the electronic music world, blending up a mix of hip-hop, rap, and house music for audiences internationally. She also does a lot of mellow vocals in her music and sings in both English and Korean. Growing up Yaeji would do Djing... read full bio
Yael Deckelbaum is an activist and singer-songwriter who is Canadian and Israeli with a platinum award. She is regarded as one of the original members of the Israeli folk group Habanot Nechama, whose self-titled CD sold over 40,000 copies and went platinum in Israel. Yael has shared the stage with a number of notable performers, including Gregory Porter, Bobby McFerrin,... read full bio
A song for an Apple commercial was chosen by Steve Jobs. Yael Naim's folk-pop song "New Soul" was humble and whimsical, more purposefully analog than technologically advanced. But basically, it was catchy and spread quickly over the world, from the northern and southern hemispheres to the eastern and western. It appeared on three Billboard charts in the United States alone: the... read full bio
Seattle-based cascadian elemental & alchemical electronic music duo YAIMA has been active for a while. Members Mas Higasa (guitar, flutes, handpan) and Pepper Proud (vocals), who create a precisely tuned container for their audience, weave a complex and calming musical journey, spanning soundscapes with a familiar yet ancient tune—a genuinely magical encounter. YAIMA's concerts have been praised for "taking the... read full bio
French Breton musician and composer Yann Tiersen was born on June 23, 1970. The electric guitar, piano, synthesisers, violin, xylophone, toy piano, harpsichord, piano accordion, and even a typewriter are just a few of the instruments he uses in his eclectic musical style, which is well known for fusing classical and modern instruments. Studio recordings, musical partnerships, and soundtracks for motion... read full bio
Brothers Diarmuid and Brán Mac Gloinn, who live in Dublin, make up the Irish folk duet known as Ye Vagabonds. They have already won more RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards than any other artist, including Best Track and Best Group and have been referred to as "being at the fore of a new wave of Irish folk". The brothers played onstage... read full bio
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are a Grammy-nominated indie rock trio from New York. They have been described as having a unique alternative sound that is considered dance-friendly, with elements of art-rock and post punk. The band has recorded four studio albums, Fever to Tell, Show Your Bones, It’s Blitz! and Mosquito, with the first three albums earning Grammy nominations for... read full bio
Yeek is an up-and-coming genre-bending artist who blends genres such as hip-hop, indie, and R&B together. Over the years Yeek has released three albums, “Love Slacker”, “Sebastian” and “IDK WHERE”. Some of his most popular songs include, “Only In the West”, “Cleaner Air”, “Sad Summer”, “Your Loss”, and more. Yeek had a passion for music since he was a kid... read full bio
George Van Den Broek, a talented and enigmatic young musician, is the only leader of Yellow Days, an outstanding alternative indie musical endeavor. George's mesmerizingly seductive and powerful vocals exceed expectations despite his young age. Yellow Days, a Manchester native, started playing the guitar for the first time at age 11, which launched him on the path he immediately realized... read full bio
American indie music group Yo La Tengo was founded in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1984. Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley, a husband and wife team who play guitar, piano, and both drums and vocals, are in the group, along with James McNew, who plays bass and sings. Yo La Tengo, who are renowned for their eclectic sound and wide-ranging musical... read full bio
Yoan Garneau, better known as Yoan, is a Canadian pop, rock, and country singer from Ferme-Neuve, Quebec. In 2015, he released his self-titled debut album after winning Season 2 of the reality television series La Voix in 2014. Garneau had difficulties deciding whether to audition for La Voix with an original song or a copy of Billy Joe Shaver's Live Forever... read full bio
Adrian Galvin, better known by his stage name Yoke Lore, is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Galvin's unique blend of indie pop and folk music has earned him a devoted following, with fans drawn to his heartfelt and authentic sound. Galvin's music is characterized by his soulful vocals, poetic lyrics, and intricate instrumentation. He draws inspiration from... read full bio
With over 17 million Spotify streams, co-writing with Art Garfunkel, and singing with Jeff Goldblum's jazz ensemble, Steven Fiore's career resembles a legendary game of truths and lies. However, every word of it is true. Although Fiore's initial success came as a songwriter for Universal Music Group Publishing in Los Angeles, where he secured songs for musicians such as Howie Day... read full bio
The New Jersey based quartet, Young Rising Sons, is a band to watch. Their debut single, High, showcases the group’s summery spirit and feel good outlook. The group delivers an uplifting alternative rock style that comes off undeniably honest. Radio broadcasting critics such as SiriusXM’s Alt Nation and BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe greet the debut single with lavish praise.... read full bio
The Yu&I Duo, who are praised for their "individual virtuosity and seamless collaboration," take spectators on a captivating journey with their engaging performances. Their repertoire, which combines classical favorites, movie themes, and folk-inspired music from South Korea and Germany, is a celebration of their varied cultures. Their concerts promise an exciting journey of musical expression, ranging from the romantic... read full bio
Yuna is a Malaysian singer-songwriter and fashion director from Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia. She first gained popularity through the social media network Myspace, which is where she first started uploading her music. She shortly gained over one million plays on her music and was then signed with the Fader Label. Yuna started writing songs when she was only 14 years... read full bio
Dominic Harrison, better known as Yungblud, is a rising rock-inspired pop artist from Yorkshire, England. With his infectious energy and rebellious attitude, Yungblud has taken the music world by storm with his unique sound that mixes rock, hip-hop, and indie elements. Yungblud has produced a genre-bending style that distinguishes out from the pack, drawing inspiration from Arctic Monkeys, Jamie T, and... read full bio
