The Lonely Island is a comedy trio who were a part of the cast and writing staff of Saturday Night Live for seven successful years. The group was founded by Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone and Andy Samberg, who have been friends since attending junior high and high school together in Berkeley, CA. Following college graduation, they all landed in... read full bio
Derek Trucks was the youngest player to make Rolling Stone’s "100 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time" list. With his own group, The Derek Trucks Band (dTb), Trucks built a devoted following through two decades of touring and seven acclaimed albums. Their album, Already Free, won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album. dTb's latest album, Roadsongs, is a live double-album recorded... read full bio
Avril Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album, Let Go, released when she was just 17. Let Go made Lavigne the youngest female soloist to reach #1 in the UK, and the album was certified four-times Platinum by the RIAA. Over 16 million copies had been sold worldwide, more than 6 million of which were sold in... read full bio
French Montana is a Moroccan American rapper who emerged from the New York mixtape underground to become a pop-savvy hip-hop artist. He developed an independent empire with his Cocaine City label. He gained popularity for his high-profile collaborations and a few chart songs, like as "Unforgettable" from his platinum-certified sophomore LP, Jungle Rules, starting with his first album, Excuse My French.... read full bio
The Hollies were a prominent part of the British Pop Revolution during the 1960s, a time when British bands first made their mark on the world stage. Throughout 50 years of continuous touring, performing, and recording, the Hollies have maintained their hallmark vocal harmony. From 1963 to the mid-70s, the Hollies created more hits than even the Beatles. In that period... read full bio
Luis Alfonso Rodrguez López-Cepero is a Puerto Rican musician who performs under the stage name Luis Fonsi. He is also known by his birth name. He is well-known for a number of songs, one of which is titled "Despacito," and it features the rapper Daddy Yankee. Because of his performance of the song "Aqu Estoy Yo," Fonsi was nominated for... 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
Kali Uchis is an American singer-songwriter, music video director, and record producer of Colombian descent. She composes and produces the majority of her own songs. Tyler, the Creator, Gorillaz, Daniel Caesar, Juanes, and BadBadNotGood are just a few of the diverse group of artists that collaborate with left-field pop musician Kali Uchis, reflecting her wide spectrum of styles. Uchis, a singer,... read full bio
Flume is known for his remixes of songs by artists like Lorde, Sam Smith, Arcade Fire and Disclosure. His debut self-titled album received critical praise, while taking the No. 1 spot on the ARIA Albums Chart and reaching double-platinum in Australia. He has performed at Lollapalooza and Coachella, where he debuted his remix of Lorde’s “Tennis Court”. Most recently, Flume... read full bio
The talented DJ group Yellow Claw, which consists of Nizzle, Jim Aasgier, and Bizzey, hails from Amsterdam. Their distinctive music combines elements of trap, hip hop, dubstep, hardstyle, and moombahton to create a distinctive and avant-garde look that has captured fans all over the world. After starting the Yellow Claw Thursday night party at Amsterdam's renowned Jimmy Woo club, the group... read full bio
Tracy Morgan is a well-known actor, comedian, and former cast member of the blockbuster shows Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. For his performances in both shows, he has received nominations for two Emmy Awards and two Image Awards. Along with his career on television, Morgan has also acted in a number of films, including First Sunday, Cop Out, and Death... read full bio
Saying what we’re all thinking has always been Sebastian Maniscalco’s specialty. In his most recent standup special, “Aren't You Embarrassed”, the sophisticated comedian gave us a hilarious reality check of the world we all find ourselves living in. He previously taped two other specials, titled Sebastian Live and What's Wrong With People. Since then, the American Comedy Award nominee for... read full bio
Nate Bargatze is a stand-up comedian from Old Hickory, Tennessee. He was born into the entertainment business, as his father is a former clown turned world-class magician. Bargatze has had his own special on Comedy Central Presents, has appeared on Conan several times, and has had many appearances on CMT. More recently, he was one of the first comedians on... read full bio
Sam Hunt is a rising star in the country music scene, known for his unique blend of influences from pop, urban, folk and RnB music. From a young age, Hunt had a passion for music and honed his skills as a songwriter in Nashville, where he quickly gained recognition for co-writing Kenny Chesney's hit single "Come Over". In addition, he... read full bio
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, “Demon of Screamin,” is recognized as one of rock’s greatest performers. His high screams and wide vocal range sets him apart from any other vocalist, as well as his on-stage acrobatics. Steven’s invigorating live shows include bright, colorful ensembles, with his signature scarves hanging from his microphone stand. With Aerosmith, Steven rose to fame alongside groundbreaking... read full bio
Massive Attack's debut album, Blue Lines, was released with the single ""Unfinished Sympathy"" reaching the charts and later being voted the 63rd greatest song of all time in a poll by NME. The albums Mezzanine, containing ""Teardrop"", and 100th Window both charted in the UK at number 1. Both Blue Lines and Mezzanine have been featured in Rolling Stone's list... read full bio
With Grammy nominations out for Best New Artist and Best Urban Contemporary Album (Malibu), Anderson Paak is enjoying great success as a singer-songwriter and rapper. He initially earned popularity within the Los Angeles music scene, while working on his first album, O.B.E. Vol. 1. Shortly after, he became the drummer for American Idol star Haley Reinhart and released an all-covers... read full bio
Martin Garrix is a Dutch EDM DJ, whose unparalleled talent led him to fame when he was only sixteen. His first prominent remix was Christina Aguilera’s “Your Body”, which emerged on the Billboard Dance charts. That same year, Garrix signed with Spinnin’ Records, and collaborated with Julian Jordan to release “BFAM”. Garrix recorded his solo single, “Animals”, which took the... read full bio
Jean Michel Jarre is a French electronic music innovator. He is a leader in the electronic, ambient, and new-age genres, and known as a creator of impressive outdoor productions of his music featuring lights, laser displays, and fireworks. Jarre has sold a remarkable 80 million albums to date. He was the first Western musician officially invited to perform in the... read full bio
For "Emma, Forever Ago", Bon Iver's self-titled first album, emerged on the indie folk scene of the late 2000s and quickly established itself as a classic album within the subgenre. The distinctive singing voice of Justin Vernon, who is both a vocalist and songwriter, was just what folk music needed; it challenged the conventions of the folk music genre. Bon... read full bio
