A group of pals once made the decision to start a band in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a doubtful part of the world. However, they did not form under normal circumstances, and this was no typical band. Indeed, in addition to regional Balkan flavors, ska, punk, reggae, electronic, and hip-hop were among the global musical inspirations. However, the new generation of... read full bio
The Dude of Life, also known as Steve Pollak, is the leader of the five-piece, genre-bending Dude of Life Band. The Dude first teamed up with Trey Anastasio in high school, and the two have been writing songs together for Phish for several decades. The Dude has written the lyrics to several of Phish's most well-known songs, including as Fluffhead,... read full bio
The carefree, rebellious vibe of Brisbane's punk rock scene is personified by Dune Rats. With their boisterous, upbeat songs and do-it-yourself mentality, Danny Beus, Brett Jansch, and BC Michaels have established a worldwide name since their formation more than ten years ago. With hits like "Scott Green" and "Bullshit," their album The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit became an Australian... read full bio
Duran Duran are a rock band. They have placed 14 singles in the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and 21 in the Billboard Hot 100, and according to the Sunday Mercury, they have sold more than 100 million records. The band worked with fashion designers to build a sharp and elegant image. The band has won a number... read full bio
Dust formed in Newcastle's thriving music scene, quickly establishing themselves as one of the nation's most distinctive and essential acts. They have an absolutely captivating charisma onstage and off as they quickly spread their music and message to a wider audience. This band, which included drummer Kye Cherry, bassist Liam Smith, guitarist and saxophone Adam Ridgway, and vocalists Gabriel Stove and Justin... read full bio
Duster -- a space rock band from San Jose, California – had an incredible run from 1996 until 2001, before calling it quits. Then, after 19 years, they came back to give it another go and they’re still kicking. Their first album, “Stratosphere”, was released in 1998 under the Up Records label. The seventeen track album was a hit, getting... read full bio
Edinburgh, Scotland-based DVNE is a five-piece progressive rock/metal group. When the band was first formed in 2013, they decided to call themselves Dune after Frank Herbert's masterwork of the same name. This was a declaration of the band's shared love of science fiction and fantasy literature, which has influenced their music ever since. Dvne's music transports listeners on an intensely emotional... read full bio
American metalcore group Dying Wish is based in Portland, Oregon. Lead guitarist Sam Reynolds, bassist Andrew Le, rhythm guitarist Pedro Carrillo, lead vocalist Emma Boster, and drummer Jeff Lambra make up the band. The group has received recognition as one of the top acts in contemporary American hardcore. The band announced their agreement to SharpTone Records along with the release of... read full bio
Dylan John Thomas is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter from Scotland. While growing up, Thomas had a knack for songwriting and found influence from artists and bands which included Johnny Cash, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, and Bob Dylan. Thomas is a self-taught musician and an accomplished guitar player. Thomas began to pursue a musical career after releasing singles... read full bio
Early in the 2010s, DZ Deathrays—an Australian dance-punk band fit for the pit—rose to fame with a style that fused fierce, party-ready rhythms with buzzsaw guitar riffs. Since making their debut with the critically acclaimed Bloodstreams, the band has consistently topped the Australian charts with nominations for Aria awards such as Bloody Lovely and Positive Rising: Part 1. R.I.F.F., the... read full bio
Eagle-Eye Cherry's hit song Save Tonight had a significant impact on his career. He releases his sixth studio album, Back on Track, twenty-five years later. The song, which depicts Eagle-Eye rising firmly and boldly again after experiencing moments of doubt, is inspired by the idols of his teenage years. Eagle-Eye and his family relocated to New York when he was a teenager and they... read full bio
The Eagles of Death Metal came to be in a very interesting way. Upon hearing a song by Vader, a Polish metal band, Josh Homme referred to them as “The Eagles of Death Metal.” Inspired by his reference, Josh Homme created a band that represents the cross between the Eagles and the death metal genre. The band’s sound has been... read full bio
Eagulls is comprised of Mark Goldsworthy, Henry Ruddel, Liam Mathews, Tom Kelly, and George Mitchell. They collaborate together, a combination of guitar, drums, bass, and vocals, to create post-punk music. The Eagulls band has received recognition from NME, The Guardian, Vice, Stereogum, and other publications like The Fader and Pitchfork Media. BBC Radio 6 listed Eagulls as their New Favourite... read full bio
Born and raised in New Orleans, EarPhunk has toured all across the U.S., including festivals such as Electric Forest, Bear Creek Music and Art, and Wakarusa. The quintet consists of Paul Provosty (lead guitar), Mark Hempe (vocals, guitar), Michael Matthews (drums), Michael Comeaux (bass) and Christian Galle (keyboards, organ). Their most recent album, Sweet Nasty, was recorded on breaks in... read full bio
Guitarist Isaiah Mitchell, bassist Mike Eginton, and drummer Mario Rubalcaba make up the San Diego, California-based group Earthless, which primarily plays instrumental psychedelic rock music. The band was founded in 2001, and in 2005, "Sonic Prayer", their debut album, was made available by Gravity Records. " Rhythms from a Cosmic Sky", their second album, was made available through Tee Pee... read full bio
Eastern Margins acknowledges the contribution of local collectives, labels and artists in presenting and connecting these sounds. Take the collective's Lunar New Year mix for NTS, a four-hour monster created in association with Nhac Gay from Vietnam, Absurd TRAX from Hong Kong, and Genome 6.66Mb from Shanghai. The mix includes a potpourri of genres, including grime, hardcore, V-pop, manyao, jungle and ambient, that... read full bio
Easy Life is an up-and-coming English rock band that consists of five talent multi-instrumental musicians. Together they bring together sounds of artists such as Chance The Rapper, Arctic Monkeys, Beastie Boys, and more. Murray and Sam started the band through their love of hip-hop and then added Cass, Louis, and Jordan. They have gone on to release an EP and... read full bio
Newcastle, New South Wales is home to the alternative rock group Eat Your Heart Out. With Caitlin Henry on vocals, Will Moore on guitar, Jake Cronin on drums, and new members Tim Driver on guitar and Isaac Moses-Considine on bass, the gritty combination of pop palatability, punk power, and emo energy with an Australian twist has brought them to venues... read full bio
Ecca Vandal is a true original because she is loud, genre-defying and unafraid to stand out. Ecca was up in a musical home and was exposed to a wide variety of art and music from an early age because her family had immigrated to Australia from Sri Lanka via South Africa. Her ability to effortlessly balance between soulful melodies and raw,... read full bio
