Before receiving media attention, Burning Spear was a musical innovator, a local hero, an educator and a spiritual uplifter. Since then, his significance to culture has only increased. He has carried the gospel of political leader Marcus Garvey for almost four decades and more than 25 CDs, encouraging African ancestors' self-reliance and self-determination via songs and rhythms that really convey the lessons... read full bio
Marie-Pierre Arthur is a singer and songwriter from Quebec. Arthur performs in French, creating pop-rock songs as a solo act. Prior to her solo career, Arthur was a backing vocalist and musician for groups and artists like Karkwa, Galaxie, Ariane Moffatt, and Edith Butler. Arthur was a nominee for the Polaris Music Prize, Prix Félix, and the ADISQ awards. Arthur... read full bio
In This Town You're Owned, Robert's third studio album, was published by Thirty Tigers at the beginning of 2020 and immediately strolled into a global pandemic. The album resonated well enough to take home the 'Album Of The Year' award from the Americana Music Association UK despite postponed promotional initiatives and tours. In addition to receiving favorable reviews, the album... read full bio
A Clipz relaunch has long been awaited by fans of the band, one of the greatest names to emerge from the second generation of Bristol D&B titans and a major impact on the jump-up sound in the 2000s. But given the popularity of Hugh's bass house provocateur Redlight alter ego, it never seemed plausible that he would go back to... read full bio
Beginning as street performers in Wellington, New Zealand, their distinctive Pop RnB style has allowed them to accompany artists like Ed Sheeran and tour Europe with Christina Aguilera and Camilla Cabello. With standout US performances at the i-Heart Radio Festival, Rolling Stone Magazine's Coachella party and two sold-out headline club events in New York, they have established themselves as one of... read full bio
Willo, the Sydney supernova, follows an inspired route. Her signature rhythms have helped her thrive, creating memories like Listen Out, Splendour in the Grass, and Flume's astronomical arena events. She is charming and lively from the bucket hat down. She has expanded her horizons by headlining Flux in Christchurch and an Oxford Art Factory sold-out show. She has also headed... read full bio
The remarkable Welsh-Nigerian Pop/R&B singer Kima Otung had a breakthrough year that was capped off by her performance as the UK's "Best of British" representative at the FIFA World Cup. This catapulted her into the international limelight with such celebrities as Basement Jaxx. Kima performed at BAFTA and headlined Budweiser's BRIT Awards presentation, which helped her rise even further. Her reputation... read full bio
Ileana Mercedes Cabra Joglar is a rapper, singer and songwriter who goes by the stage name iLe. She performed as a rapper and singer with Calle 13 before to going solo. (She is the stepsister of Residente [Rene Perez Joglar] and the sister of Visitante [Eduardo Cabra Joglar].) Although it has its roots in traditional Latin sounds from all across the... read full bio
Few people outside of the specialized world music audience originally paid much attention to the Buena Vista Social Club album's beautifully crafted songs and cozy, acoustic rhythms upon its debut. Then, something remarkable happened. A few astute critics gave the record a stellar review, but even while their compliments did not hurt Buena Vista, they are unable to account for what... read full bio
Of course MaMa Def is a celebration of Senegal's rich musical heritage, infused with hip-hop, electronic sounds and Afrobeats that draw inspiration from the continent's many cultures and rhythms. As a result, the band effectively projects a future, pan-African vision into the global scene. The lioness of the duet, Mamy Victory has 20 years of experience in the urban music arena and... read full bio
Texas carved out a distinct niche for themselves by fusing a profound appreciation of American R&B with Scottish popcraft and rock strength. Texas initially functioned on a large scale akin to other 1980s rock bands like U2, but their album White on Blonde highlighted their strengths by highlighting lead singer Sharleen Spiteri's fervor and silky soul rhythms. From then on,... read full bio
Say Sue Me is an Indie-Rock/Pop group from Busan, South Korea, with a surf influence. Byungkyu Kim plays lead guitar, Sumi Choi provides rhythm and vocals, Jaeyoung Kim plays bass and Sungwan Lim plays drums. On the Korean label Electric Muse, the band published their debut album, "We've Sobered Up," as well as an EP, "Big Summer Night." For the band's debut... 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
Amelia Coburn is both light and dark. She has a talent for making the uncommon sound ageless, whether it's through songs of playful romance or tales of spiteful widows and midnight stream-of-consciousness. Characters she encounters while traveling to foreign places, reading literature in the shadows, and watching film noir are included in her works. Amelia weaves Tin Pan Alley tunes... read full bio
Established by the renowned jazz pianist, composer, singer, bandleader, and arranger Alain Mion, Cortex has grown into a global phenomenon among "jazz funk addicts," with numerous American hip-hop celebrities sampling Alain's tunes. They have millions of listens on all music platforms and more than 175 Alain song samples, including Rick Ross's Golden Record, are available on whosampled.com. Mion is returning on the... read full bio
Michael Fox and Michelle Dockery connected over a common interest in just one evening. Encouraged by a friend, what began as a lighthearted jam session in between scenes soon evolved into something special. Prior to it, Fox and Dockery had been distracted with different work-related diversions. Their mutual attraction came from the immensely renowned television series Downton Abbey, in which... read full bio
One of the real melting pots of the world is Trinidad and Tobago, an island nation whose people have innovated in music, art, food and good times by drawing on their African, Asian, Latin, European and American ancestry. Among the several musical groups residing in this twin-island country, none better exemplify this blend than Kes (also known as KES THE BAND), the diverse... read full bio
Battlesnake is a septet of cult metal artists from Australia, formed in the depths of the underworld. The band immediately became well-known for their exuberant live performances and epic, dramatic lyrics, with a sound that can only be described as the genetically altered cyborg superchild of Queen, King Gizzard and Judas Priest. Battlesnake has self-produced seven albums since its founding, all of which... read full bio
The two illustrious Rascals founders are back together. Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish credit their partnership to their listeners' enduring affection of their tunes. The Rascals are regarded as the greatest "blue-eyed soul" group to emerge from the 1960s, and their music serves as the soundtrack for a generation. They are members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,... read full bio
Since the first Dictators album was released in 1975, these tenacious pre-punk New Yorkers deserve a great deal of credit for blazing a trail, combining the best elements of loud, hard, fast rock 'n' roll with junk culture and creating an iconic sound that has been imitated by innumerable other bands. Though stylistically and consistently from track to track, the band's... read full bio
