Led by English actor Olly Alexander, Years & Years’ first full-length album, Communion, became the No. 1 UK album and the quickest selling debut album of the year from a UK signed band. In honor of the album release, a world first interactive ad-break takeover occurred on Channel 4 the night of its release, which racked up 1.55 million viewers... read full bio
Olly Alexander has established himself as one of the most innovative modern pop artists in the world as Years & Years. The singer, actor, fashion icon and cultural trailblazer has released three wildly successful albums to far, garnered five Brit Award nominations, over five billion worldwide streams and performed victorious gigs at venues like Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage and The O2 Arena. Olly... read full bio
French band Yelle gained popularity on Myspace with their first song, "Je veux te voir." The group, made up of Julie Budet as Yelle, Jean-François Perrier as GrandMarnier, and Tanguy Destable as Tepr, originally meant the song to be a parody of the misogynistic lyrics of French hip-hop. To create their debut album "Pop Up" in 2007, they secured a... read full bio
""King"" Yellowman as he is known, because he is the king of the dancehall, is one of the most popular reggae artists to have come from Jamaica. He has been performing his high-energy show in front of sold-out crowds and he continues to tour with his long time backing band, the Sagittarius Band.... read full bio
Since being established in Brussels by the Murenzi brothers, YellowStraps has proudly been supported by the thriving Belgian rap scene (Romeo Elvis, Le Motel, L'Or du Commun, etc.) while cultivating a distinctive neo-soul blend that soothes the senses. Tentacle stretches the boundaries without rejecting the DNA at its heart as the duet transitions into a solo act (Alban stays, Yvan... read full bio
David Kahalani's music mixes styles from all around the world. He mixes Yemen and West African style music with contemporary funk and mambo including some deep soul and a powerful voice. He is also known as Yemen Blues, which is composed of him and his band that tour around playing the blues, funk and even Classic Opera. David and his... read full bio
Yemi Eberechi Alade, a singer, songwriter, actress, and activist from Nigeria, was born on March 13, 1989. She gained notoriety after joining Effyzzie Music Group and won the Peak Talent Show in 2009. Her status as one of the biggest performers in Africa in the music industry was cemented with her hit track "Johnny" in 2014. Since then, Yemi has... read full bio
Nat Cmiel, the Glitch Princess, was born in Singapore. She is a cyborg being, painter, musician and performer who lives in London. She Tey sought shelter and comfort in MMORPG gaming, tumblr and niche online groups during her youth. The yeule project was created by Cmiel as a way to share her creativity with the public while remaining safe inside her own inner... read full bio
Ylona Jade Garcia is a multi-talented Filipino-Australian singer, songwriter, and actress who is currently based in the United States. She was born in Sydney, Australia on February 28, 2002, to Filipino parents who are medical practitioners. Ylona started performing at a young age as a front act for several Filipino singers and musicians, including Martin Nievera, Sarah Geronimo, and Bamboo... 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
Yonaka is an alternative rock band from Brighton. Yonaka consists of four talented individuals, Theresa Jarvis, George Edwards, Alex Crosby, and Robert Mason. The band combines elements of metal, rock, hip-hop, and grime to create their volcanic sound. As a genre-melding band, Yonaka appeals to a variety of listeners, taking advantage of the open minds of the youth of today.... read full bio
Thai indie pop group YONLAPA is based in Chiang Mai. With the English-language tracks "U" and "Let Me Go," the quartet—vocalist/guitarist Yonlapa "Noina" Pienpanassak, synth player Arnuphap "Gunn" Foeilung, bassist Nawin Raknaisil, and drummer Chalanthorn "Fewchy" Soontornpitak—introduced themselves. Appealing to feelings of nostalgia and longing, they were compared to other Thai acts Phum Viphurit, Landokmai, Moving and Cut, and Dept. First Trip,... read full bio
You Me at Six can be best described as rebel rousing and exceptionally bravado, making this band extremely energetic and pleasing to the crowd. This British rock band stepped into fame with the success of their debut album, Take Off Your Colours and has since been nominated for Best British Band" three sequential years and finally winning the title the... read full bio
The Young Divas are a trio of young singers who can conjure the spirit of Peggy Lee, swing like Sinatra, touch the heart like Sarah Vaughan, and reach for the bright lights of Broadway like Barbra Streisand. The Young Divas boast a repertoire that includes such Big Band classics as Come Fly With Me, Slow Boat to China. They will... read full bio
Young Fathers are an alternative trio from Edinburgh, Scotland. They debuted their music through mixtapes, and their mixtape Tape Two won the Scottish Album of the Year Award. Their later releases garnered critical acclaim. More specifically, their full-length album Dead earned the Mercury Prize, hit the United Kingdom charts at number thirty-five, and topped the independent United Kingdom album charts.... read full bio
Marvin Young began rapping at the age of 10 and continued honing his skills until he was signed to Delicious Vinyl in 1987 during his junior year of college. While completing his last 2 years at USC, Young MC helped write ""Wild Thing"" and ""Funky Cold Medina"" for Tone Loc. Wild Thing would sell nearly 4 million copies and Funky... 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
Youngr is a gifted British singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who was given the name Dario Younger Brigham-Bowes. The son of August Darnell, a.k.a. Kid Creole of Kid Creole and the Coconuts, he was born on February 27, 1989 in Urmston, close to Manchester, England. Youngr began his musical career in 2012 when he and his brother Lorne Ashley Brigham-Bowes... read full bio
