We Partyin! Kermit Ruffins needs only two words to hype a New Orleans barroom for one of his weekly shows, and this, his personal slogan, sums up what this Big Easy ambassador is all about. From playing himself in the HBO Series Treme, to barbecuing outside his bar, Kermits Treme Mother-in-Law Lounge, to sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay... read full bio
Canadian indie/dream pop band Alvvays is made up of four members: Molly Rankin (vocals), Kerri MacLellan (keyboard), Alec O’Hanley (guitar), and Brian Murphy (bass guitar). When the band members met and formed Alvvays, they decided to move to Toronto. They all were able to find jobs that allowed them the occasional freedom to tour. They later supported other artists on... read full bio
Giorgio Moroder is a renowned Italian electronic dance music artist, widely recognized as a pioneer in Italo disco and EDM. Through his record label Oasis Records, a subdivision of Casablanca Records, Moroder produced many of Donna Summers 70s disco era hits: Bad Girls, Last Dance, Love to Love You Baby, No More Tears (Enough Is Enough), Dim All the Lights,... read full bio
Dirty Projectors are an indie rock band that uses hi-fi and lo-fi production to create an alternative sound. The band has produced several records, demonstrating a variety of different sounds. Some of their music contains orchestral notes, and other music contains electronica or rock sounds. Critics have associated the Dirty Projectors with new wave artists such as Squeeze and popular... read full bio
Michelle Buteau is a New Jersey native. Drawing on her unique perspectives and large personality, Buteau delivers cheeky comedy to audiences across the nation. She co-hosts VH1’s ‘Big Morning Buzz Live’ with Nick Lachey and has appeared on countless television shows such as ‘Best Week Ever’, Comedy Central’s ‘Key and Peele’, and Adult Swim’s ‘The Eric Andre Show’. Some of... read full bio
Australian DJ, singer, and record producer Hayden James hails from Sydney. He is a Future Classic label client. Jennifer Lia, a painter from Sydney, is married to Hayden James. In 2020, James became a parent. In June 2013, James released "Permission to Love," a song including remixes by labelmates Touch Sensitive and Charles Murdoch. On August 30, 2013, "Hayden James,"... read full bio
Fémina is a rap fusion group made up of three women from San Martin de los Andes. Their music is a combination of traditional Latin beats and melodies, folk vocals, and funky rap. Fémina represents diverse regions, wanting to deliver a global music sound. They released their first album ‘Deshice de mi’ independently, and their second album ‘Traspasa’ was released... read full bio
Alice Merton is a singer based in Germany. Her first EP, ‘No Roots’, reached number two on German charts and number one on French charts. Merton’s songs are fueled by her wanderlust, she has moved a total of 11 times, which inspired the title for her first EP, ‘No Roots’. Her debut EP peaked at number 14 on the US... read full bio
Jessica Anne Newham, better known as Betty Who, is a singer-songwriter from Australia. Her debut single, “Somebody Loves You”, was premiered by at-the-time official Grammy blogger Arjan Writes. The song gained praise and popularity, featured on Socialite Life, Popservations, and more. Eventually, it reached number one on Billboard’s Dance/Club Play Songs chart. Her debut EP premiered on Billboard one week... read full bio
Fatimah Nyeema Warner, who calls herself Noname, got her start performing slam poetry in Chicago. Wanting to explore different aspects of communication, Noname developed her poetry into rap. Her sound can be described as mellow and melodic. The female rapper has been featured on Chance the Rapper’s mixtape, ‘Acid Rap’ and performed on National Public Radio’s YouTube production ‘Tiny Desk... read full bio
An American singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist by the name of James Hamilton Leithauser. He recorded seven studio albums as the lead vocalist for the American indie rock band The Walkmen from 2000 to 2014. Leithauser and bassist and organist Peter Matthew Bauer were both a part of The Recoys before The Walkmen were created. Leithauser was reared in Washington, DC,... read full bio
PVRIS is an alternative rock band comprised of three members, Lynn Gunn, Alex Babinski, and Brian MacDonald. The group has released a multitude of EPs and albums together, hitting charts in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Their album, ‘All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell’, peaked at number 4 on both the US and UK... read full bio
Tauren Wells is a Christian rock and pop artist from Battle Creek, Michigan who is well known for formerly being the frontman for the award-winning Christian band Royal Tailor. Tauren helped found Royal Tailor along with Blake Hubbard and DJ Cox. The band released their debut album entitled Black & White, which received the nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music... read full bio
" James Barker Band is an Ontario-based Country band that includes members James Barker, Connor Stephen, Bobby Martin, and Taylor Abram. After winning the Emerging Artist Showcase at the Boots and Heart music festival, they landed a contract with Universal Music Canada. The band released their debut extended play entitled Game On, and two of their most popular singles include “Just... read full bio
Restless Road got their big break on season three of the popular televised talent show, The X Factor USA. Judges Simon Cowell and Kelly Rowland were completely astonished by their performance on the show, and the audience fell in love with the band as well. The band has three members: Zach Beeken, Garrett Nichols, and Jared Keim, and they all... read full bio
Hayley Orrantia is a singer, songwriter, and actress. Best known as character ‘Erica Goldberg’ on ABC comedy series, ‘The Goldbergs’, the actress also has a lucrative singing career. At the age of 9, Orrantia began singing. By the age 14, she had recorded her first EP of cover songs. Her early work involved producing music with Disney- Orrantia worked with... read full bio
Elderbrook creates minimalist, song-based electronic music. Artist Alexander Kotz edits the beats under his stage persona, producing rich and ambient, alternative tracks. Elderbrook started off working in the indie band scene as a singer and songwriter, but turned to electronic music after attending university. Originally intended as a venture with a hip-hop edge, Elderbrook developed his own indie twist on... read full bio
Empress Of is the project of singer-songwriter, Lorely Rodriguez. Rodriguez rose to fame after releasing a series of short, one minute long demos inspired by different colors, titled “Colorminutes”. After these releases, Rodriquez went on to record a single and EP. Since, she has performed at SXSW, Pitchfork’s Summer Music Festival, and toured as a supporting act for the likes... read full bio
Lion Babe is an electro soul duo comprised of Jillian Hervey and Lucas Goodman, two artists from New York City. Upon meeting thanks to a mutual friend, the duo began to collaborate together. Developing a soulful style of singing similar to Erykah Badu, Hervey started to conjure her own musical style that was paired with Goodman’s producing skills. Lion Babe’s... read full bio
Best Coast consists of songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Bethany Cosentino and multi-instrumentalist Bobb Bruno. Their indie pop, surf, and experimental sound began when the duo met in the Los Angeles music scene. Drawing from influences like the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, My Bloody Valentine, Gwen Stefani, and more, the band began to record cassette-only singles together. Eventually Best Coast decided on... read full bio
