When they were little, Son Rompe Pera of Mexico City started accompanying their father on the traditional Mexican marimba at neighborhood gatherings. They are leading the way in the modern worldwide cumbia scene today, pushing the marimba to its boundaries and embracing the lessons they learnt as young people. Their completely original sound combination was born out of a classic... read full bio
Sonia Leigh, whose musical style has been referred to as a blend of country and Americana, had a love for music that began early on in her childhood. Music was her escape from her hectic life of constantly uprooting and moving, as her family moved often when she was young; music was her rock, her constant in life. She listened... read full bio
Two musicians, Sam Prekop and John McEntire, have broadened the notion of rock both individually and collectively. Each has received praise for their own musical voices and audio breakthroughs. Prekop has received praise for his solo releases in ensemble or on modular synthesis, as well as for his visual art and photography, in addition to their joint work in The... read full bio
Sons of Raphael are a band comprised of two brothers, Loral and Ronnel. Their sounds are alternative, infused with pop, lo-fi noise, surf rock, and indie tones. Loral and Ronnel use two guitars, a drum machine, and vocals to create their tunes. The band was created on accident, and received great feedback in the few months since they’ve released their... read full bio
""Freedom and independence means happiness,"" says Hawkins, who opened for Sting in January 2001 and whose previous gold-certified album featured the Top 10 Adult Contemporary track ""As I Lay Me Down,"" the longest running single (67 weeks) in the history of any Billboard chart. ""Now I can make and release records and reach my audience in their most powerful unadulterated... read full bio
The Boston-born, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer creates snappy pop by piecing together elements of indie rock, alternative experimentation, glitchy electronic soundscapes and even a bit home-made hyperpop for good measure. As a result, on her independent first EP, Basement Party, she subverts the current quo with joy. Her adventurous journey from a young age spent in a beachside Massachusetts village... read full bio
The idea of a "bedroom" guitarist is being redefined by pioneer Sophie Lloyd. Sophie, who received a First Class Honours BMus in Popular Music Performance from BIMM, is a gifted composer and competent performer. She went from creating material to gaining millions of fans and performing on some of the greatest venues in the world as guitarist for Machine Gun... read full bio
Sophie Milman is a young Russian born singer who is on her way to becoming an international Jazz sensation. Sophie has toured the world, won a Juno, sold more than 100,000 records - and she's only in her mid 20's. Since her self-titled debut was released in 2004, it has sold almost 100,000 copies worldwide, hit the Billboard Top 5... read full bio
The well-known hip-hop jam band Sophistafunk, based in Syracuse, has released a new album of music to accompany your pleasure at summer festivals. Their new music video, "Other Side," was inspired by the positive feelings of peace, love, unity, and respect that are so prevalent in the culture of music festivals. The video is a celebration of the universal experience... read full bio
Soulsavers the music and production team of Rich Machin and Ian Glover have been a growing force since 2003s debut Tough Guys Dont Dance. 2007s Its Not How Far You Fall, Its The Way You Land brought their dark flair to a wider audience. The inimitable Mark Lanegan served as primary singer, though there were also vocal contributions... read full bio
By assuming various different personas, David and Stephen Dewaele have continually pushed the limits of music into uncharted and creative areas. They have a sound system (Despacio), a record label (DEEWEE), a band (Soulwax), a DJ set (2manyDJs) and even developed an app and website (Radio Soulwax). Additionally, they are well known for being one of the most creative remix and producer... read full bio
South of Eden is an up-and-coming rock band from Columbus, Ohio, that consists of members Ehab Omran on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Justin Young on lead guitar and vocals, Tom McCullough on drums, and Nick Frantianne on bass. The quartet have gained fame in the rock world over the years and have even opened for some of the biggest... read full bio
It took considerable persuasion to get all of the members of South Summit to join the band after they happened to meet at a garden party and became close over their disparate musical tastes. The five lads, who are now among Perth's most talked-about live acts, can't picture themselves doing anything else. Keeping their sound distinct and unaffected by national trends,... read full bio
Souther Thunder is a current tour line-up that consists of bands Atlanta Rhythm Section, Black Oak Arkansas, and Blackfoot. The three different bands come together to bring a southern rock show that brings several hits from the 1970’s and after. Atlanta Rhythm Section currently consists of members Dean Daughtry, Rodney Justo, Steve Stone, Justin Senker, David Anderson, and Rodger Stephan.... read full bio
A skilled five-piece force from Florida, Southpaw FLHC set out to bridge the gap between the old and new generations of hardcore. With an aggressive lyrical delivery, the tracks feature elements of punk, beatdown, metal and hip hop, as evidenced by our two biggest singles, "Truth Be Told" and "S.I.N." Southpaw has set out to send some of its strongest content as... read full bio
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes are a Jersey Shore musical group that is led by Southside Johnny. The group has been recording albums since the mid 1970’s and have been associated with Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. Over the years the group has released 12 albums and some of their most popular songs include “Please Come Home... read full bio
Spaceface is a Memphis and Los Angeles-based band that bills itself as "Retro Futurist Dream Rock," but you might also call them psychedelic pop. The groovy group, who are always listening in on the Universe's chaotic will in whispers, transforms the sublime pulse of the spacetime continuum into captivating melodies that twist and turn, bend and stretch, draw and drive.... read full bio
Caleb Harper, Kieran Lama, Ashton Hardman-Le Comu, and Peppa Lane are members of the Perth, Western Australia-based indie rock group Spacey Jane. Hardman-Le Comu and former member Amelia Murrary met while attending college, and Harper and Lama played in a band together in high school. From there, Lama met Hardman-Le Cornu, and the two of them established Spacey Jane. They... read full bio
Spafford is a band comprised of members Brian Moss, Jordan Fairless, Andrew Johnson, and Cameron Laforest. They have dubbed their sound electrofunk therapy for its eclectic molding of different genres. Spafford applies sounds of rock, funk, electronic, bluegrass, and more into their music, appealing to a variety of listeners. The band is known for their improvisation during live performances, giving... read full bio
Since their formation, Spanish Love Songs have undoubtedly made their presence felt, from throngs of underground fans at The Fest and SXSW to media outlets like NPR, which praised their album Schmaltz as a "wellspring of big ideas, bigger riffs and the biggest possible feelings about love, war, fear and existential crisis." Schmaltz was an introspective collection of songs that saw the singer... read full bio
