In many ways, Alice in Chains was the definitive heavy metal band of the early '90s, known for their unique vocal style. Drawing equally from the heavy riffing of post-Van Halen metal and the gloomy strains of post-punk, the band developed a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced grinding hard rock with subtly textured acoustic numbers. They are hard enough for... read full bio
Norwegian boys Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Pål Waaktaar-Savoy make up A-ha, the iconic face of synth pop. Their debut album, Hunting High and Low, peaked at number 1 in Norway, number 2 in the UK, and number 15 in the US and earned them a Grammy for Best New Artist. The album spawned two number one singles with “The... read full bio
If you grew up in the 90’s and failed to recognize the rock group Spinal Tap, don’t worry. The band never existed. Spinal Tap is a fictitious band created for Rob Reiner’s 1984 satirical movie ‘This Is Spinal Tap’. The film stars included actors and comedians Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer. ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ poked fun at... read full bio
Lewis Capaldi is a name you’ll want to remember, or won’t be able to forget because Lewis Capaldi is dominating the music scene just one year into his musical career. Capaldi is a Scottish singer-songwriter and instrumentalist. He learned to play guitar early on at just 9 years old and was singing in pubs by the time he was 12.... read full bio
Leon Bridges is the stage name of American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer Todd Michael Bridges. Bridges is noted for his work in the gospel and soul music genres. "Coming Home" is the song that brought Leon Bridges the most fame. Bridges spent his childhood in Fort Worth, Texas, where he learned to play guitar in a style that would... read full bio
As I Lay Dying is an American metal band from San Diego, California. The band consists of members Tim Lambesis, Jordan Mancino, Phil Sgrosso, Nick Hipa, and Josh Gilbert. They have released six albums, with their most recent being “Awakened” which peaked at number 11 on US Billboard 200. Some of their most popular songs include, “Parallels”, “A Greater Foundation”,... read full bio
Ghost is a Swedish rock band that blends heavy metal, psychedelic rock, and progressive rock to create their distinct sound. With Tobias Forge as the front-man and eight Nameless Ghouls as the backing band, as well as Papa Nihil on saxophone, the group has released four studio albums and one album, along with two EPs. Infestissumam, the band's second album, was... read full bio
Wesley Schultz is an American guitarist and vocalist who is best known for being the guitarist and lead vocalist for the folk-rock band The Lumineers. Schultz was raised in Ramsey, New Jersey, and he later studied at the University of Richmond. Later on in life, Schultz began performing with Jeremiah Fraites and together they began touring under various names before... read full bio
Michael McIntyre is an English comedian, writer and television presenter who has previously been one of the highest-grossing stand-up comedians in the world. McIntyre was born in London, England, and began his career working as a stand-up comedian. He then began to gain attention appearing on BBC One’s Live at the Apollo three years in a row before going on... read full bio
It is a well-known fact that A. R. Rahman is credited for reinventing modern Indian music. Rahman has composed the soundtrack for more than 150 films, many of which have become classics, including "Roja," "Bombay," "Dil Se," "Taal," "Vandemataram," "Jodhaa Akbar," "Slumdog Millionaire," "127 Hours," "Rockstar" and many others. Rahman followed in the footsteps of his father, a South Indian... read full bio
The Imperial Circus has toured the world and performed in several television specials. The Imperial Circus currently has five touring divisions and features performers from Beijing and other cities in China along with special guests from Russia and France. Their performance has a long history with a distinct national style, evolving from the Chinese peoples' everyday life and working experience.... read full bio
Although the members of Brand New cut their teeth in various hardcore bands, the group took a more melodic approach to its own work, embracing punk-pop on the debut album Your Favorite Weapon and incorporating aspects of indie rock during future projects. Formed in Long Island, NY, the band took shape around the talents of drummer Brian Lane, vocalist/guitarist Jesse... read full bio
The B-52’s are an American new wave band from Athens, Georgia. The band currently consists of members Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, and Cindy Wilson. The group gained fame with the release of their self-titled debut album which went on to reach platinum certification in the US, Australia, and New Zealand. They went on to release three more albums,... read full bio
There are certain welcoming voices in popular music that can be identified as soon as a song starts. Theyre immediately familiar musical touchstones and inextricably part of our collective pop culture soundtrack. Singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins possesses such a voice, and for over three decades Kenny Loggins has been inviting listeners in to experience music that reaches the heart and the... read full bio
Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel, better known by his stage name Seal, is a British singer-songwriter with a distinctive voice and a knack for creating timeless hits. Born in London in 1963, Seal began his music career as a member of the funk band Push, before embarking on a solo career in the late 1980s. Seal's self-titled debut album was... read full bio
Its no surprise that three successful singer/songwriters with years of experience can make an album filled with solid, intelligent music. But even Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush themselves are slightly shocked by how fresh-sounding and unfailingly optimistic the songs they make together are. Thats the lure of Sugarland, Mercury Nashvilles super duo. Perhaps because of the sound that you hear... read full bio
Tina Fey is an actress, writer, comedienne, and producer. She has received 5 Emmy Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, 3 Screen Actors Guild Awards, and 4 Writers Guild of America Awards. Tina Fey began her career with the improvisational comedy group The Second City. Tina Fey became a writer for Saturday Night Live and soon was promoted to the... read full bio
The native Texan country singer, Willie Nelson has become an American music icon. He is most known for his song writing abilities. Throughout his illustrious career he has written over 2,500 songs and released almost 300 albums. Willie Nelson started in the music industry as a radio disc jockey and playing various local gigs. Willie Nelson continued to write songs... read full bio
Jamie Foxx is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and singer. As an actor, his work in the film Ray earned him the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a musical/comedy. He is also a Grammy Award winning musician, producing two albums which have charted highly on the... read full bio
Sisters Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson are the only constant members of the rock band Heart, which has seen numerous lineup shifts over the course of its lengthy career. Despite all of these personnel shifts, one thing is certain: Heart knows how to rock. Over 35 million records have been sold all over the world by the band Heart, who... read full bio
