Wyatt C. Louis's debut album, Chandler, is named after his middle name and has airy and textural melodies that are elevated by breathtaking vocals. Currently residing in Calgary, Louis, a Plains Cree singer-songwriter who was born and raised in sections of Treaty Six, allows his sense of place to come through on these songs, some of which were inspired by... read full bio
Vortxz is an Indie/Latino rock band from Houston's thriving music scene that aims to take listeners to a place of freedom, self-expression, and hope. The group's unique style combines alternative rock, Rock en Español, and new-wave indie, and its raw energy and poignant lyrics captivate listeners. With the help of drummer Jonathan Lopez's driving rhythms and guitarist Noe Rodriguez's virtuoso... read full bio
One name to keep in mind is Austin Martin. His captivating soaring vocals and rich tenor will be a welcome change of pace on any music lover's speakers. To create his distinctive style, he glides over country tunes with a dash of hip-hop attitude. Although he was born and reared on a ranch just outside of Billings, Montana, he is... read full bio
On his way to and from his dad's house, Bay Turner would listen to a mixtape at the gas station, which sparked his initial passion for music. When Turner was a baby, his parents were divorced, and his father went to the Texas Hill Country. As a result, he spent every weekend taking a car ride with his father. On that... read full bio
As a pianist, songwriter, and headlining live performer, Lance Lipinsky, a native of Wimberley, Texas, is dedicated to conserving the forgotten art form of mid-century roots music, which was influenced by the emergence of the Rock & Roll era in the 1950s and early 1960s. Highlights of his career include performances at the storied Grand Ole Opry Ryman Auditorium in Nashville,... read full bio
In addition to being ubiquitous on campus, West 22nd frequently travels for weekend gigs, attracting audiences to venues as far away as Atlanta and Los Angeles. They have released multiple singles and an EP, the most recent of which is "Hangman," a pop-fueled hit. More than a million people have listened to their hit "Sunburns." The five members of West 22nd, whose... read full bio
Recording singer and songwriter Caroline Owens, a three-time IBMA Momentum and SPBGMA nominee for Bluegrass Female Vocalist of the Year, works for Nashville, Tennessee's Billy Blue Records and Billy Blue Music Publishing. Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Suzanne Cox, The Isaacs, Larry Gatlin, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, The Malpass Brothers, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and many more are among... read full bio
Rising star in the indie European music scene, Flora Rose is a French indie pop singer-songwriter-producer who is praised for her poignant songwriting and dreamy, synth-heavy sound. Flora, who draws inspiration from musicians such as The 1975 and HAIM, is skilled at fusing classic tunes with contemporary sensibilities. Her recordings have a personal, unpolished feel because she records at home... read full bio
Award-winning British singer-songwriter and guitarist Blair Dunlop has so far put out five albums, one live album, two EPs, and gone on tour all over the world. The lyrical and melodic maturity with which Blair writes distinguishes him from his contemporaries, but all of this in a relatively brief career is remarkable in and of itself. Released under his own... read full bio
Sara Benyo is a fast-rising producer, DJ, vocalist, and songwriter of electronic music. The Nashville native relocated to Los Angeles where she immediately gained the backing of some of the city's most well-known figures. Melodic bass and dubstep are the main mediums through which Sara Benyo expresses herself. Sara has had releases on prestigious labels such as Subsidia, Bassrush, Ophelia, Heaven... read full bio
With backing from artists and labels like Levity, Gorilla T, Mersiv, YDG, The Dub Rebellion, Emengy, and many more, Pretty Sweet has over 100,000 monthly listeners across all platforms. provided Jiqui and 7L with direct support last month. They have over 14,000 Instagram followers and receive between 250,000 and 500,000 views every month on average. They have a sizable internet... read full bio
The genre-defying bass fanatic behind BERNZIKIAL is Bernardo Lemos, who lives in Orlando. The up-and-coming artist has already received recognition from artists like Riot Ten and Excision, and has put out music on prestigious labels like MMXVAC, 40oz Cult, Subsidia, and Trap Party. BERNZIKIAL's high-energy hybrid style is limitless, allowing him to easily target any sound he wants. Since its... read full bio
Rosali, a musician from North Carolina, creates compositions that gradually reveal their full impact. Restricted, introspective tunes will gradually expand outward, grabbing your attention with a subtle sideways guitar lead or a particularly raw phrase that you missed the first time. Growing up in a large family that sung together and taught themselves several instruments, Rosali, the daughter of two... read full bio
Cochemea Gastelum is a musical traveler who uses family histories and ancestors' experiences to give the historical bones new life. All My Relations, his Daptone debut, is a beautiful meditation on the interconnectedness of everything. It combines musical inspirations from his Yaqui/Yoeme indigenous ancestry with musical skills developed while performing with the world's top soul/funk and jazz performers. Cochemea's profound... read full bio
As new signees to the recently resurrected National Anthem label through Capitol Records, Still Blank have released their first single, "What About Jane." Jordy from Kaua‘i, Hawaii, and Ben from Macclesfield, UK, formed the transatlantic duo in the UK. Their informal jam sessions in a Liverpool basement evolved into studio sessions inspired by treks across rural Wales. While the thin folk elements... read full bio
Dominicanos Saso and Aka The Darknight created the Bronx-based raw genre-bending project Planta Industrial. They are producing a sound that is anything but typical by combining pop, electronic, post-punk, dark wave, and Spanish rap. Their music has strong, rhythmic energy and a gritty, raw edge, which comes from their rich Afro-Caribbean heritage. The pair creates a sound that is both... read full bio
From the dive bar to the main events at the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver, Uncle Strut has shared the stage with such iconic performers as Baby Jake, Serena Ryder, George Thorogood, and the Goo Goo Dolls. They bring a raw energy to their live performances that is reminiscent of the Beatles and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Comparable to Spacey Jane... read full bio
Pendley is from Toad Suck, Arkansas, and his life experiences—fatherhood, healing, and the generational tales that reverberate throughout rural America—have influenced his songwriting.... read full bio
The Southern rock group Holy Roller was founded in the center of Richmond, Virginia. The band has shared stages with Shane Smith & the Saints and secured spots at big festivals like Boston Calling and Iron Blossom thanks to their harmony-driven narrative and sound that veers from country ballads to full-throttle rock.... read full bio
You can't get Ben de la Cour's visceral songwriting out of your grasp. By using his distinctive "Americanoir" voice to weave moving tales of desperate humans, de la Cour sheds a candid, sympathetic, and occasionally depressing light on the state of humanity. Following his release of Sweet Anhedonia, which was praised by American Songwriter, Twangville, The Telegraph, and NPR, de... read full bio
