It's claimed that when family members sing together, something magical happens. Little Quirks, a trio from the Central Coast, are making a lot of efforts to support that idea. Little Quirks was started by the Toole sisters, Abbey and Mia, together with their cousin Jaymi, who just wanted to "create and play music that was entertaining to sing." And it's impossible... read full bio
After spending his early twenties as the frontman of the London-based heavy rock band Burning Beard, John Joseph Brill became a pillar of the West London music scene. Brill was greatly encouraged to explore a more candid, honest type of songwriting by the same musical scene that gave rise to The Staves, Laura Marling and Bear's Den. He left his previous... read full bio
The Australian indie folk band Hollow Coves uses a complex synthesis of somber lyrics, dynamic harmonies and earthy melodies. Its members are singer/songwriters Ryan Henderson and Matt Carins. The project was started in Brisbane by two friends who had a passion for travel and acoustic music. The track "The Woods" was released a fter signing a contract with Nettwerk later that year,... read full bio
Glorietta is the creation of Matthew Logan Vasquez (Delta Spirit), who wanted to work with friends he had made over the previous ten years. Over the course of a nine-day recording session, those friends—Noah Gundersen, Kelsey Wilson (Wild Child), David Ramirez, Grammy Award winner Adrian Quesada (Brownout, Black Pumas) and Jason Robert Blum—met up in a rental home in Glorieta, New... read full bio
Asseem Waajeed (Robert O' Bryant IV), a native of Detroit, is a musician and an educator. B orn to Robert O'Bryant III and Frances Alberta Davis on the Eastside of Detroit, Waajeed was raised in a work-oriented environment thanks to his father's family-owned trucking company and his mother imprinted him musically as a young boy. She frequently played Southern blues while they... read full bio
Disko Cowboy, sometimes known as Dave Wrangler, is a well-known DJ, producer and the creator and creative leader of Vinyl Ranch. Dave is well recognized for his multi-genre remixes and DJ sets that contributed to the development of the late-2000s dance music scene. With the release of the open format mixtape "Life Of The Party," which featured his distinctive style of DJing... read full bio
Kingman is no stranger to the shadows thanks to his work as the frontman of TK & The Holy Know-Nothings and his solo release Wannabe. But in this instance, when Hollow Sound bellows, he rises above the barren rock bottom and transports us to the area beyond destruction where breathing can once more start. Deep listening to these songs is like... read full bio
"Spirits, Angels Or Lies," the opening track of Riddy Arman's debut album from La Honda Records, is based on the true tragedy of her father's dying. She explores the tendency for people to interpret the unknowable in the song's lyrics. In the tale she spins, she describes the dying moments and visual hallucinations she had while Johnny Cash was with her father as... read full bio
Since Rachael witnessed Vilray perform a very brief set of covers and announced she wanted to join, "Rachael & Vilray" has existed as a musical act. As he discovered when they began performing original music, her voice is distinctive, agile, beautiful and the most satisfying instrument for him to write for. Since they started playing music seven years ago, their lineup... read full bio
A pillar of contemporary American roots music is Oliver Wood. Since taking over as the Wood Brothers' lead singer, he has spent the twenty-first century fusing the genres of folk, gospel, country-soul and Americana, gaining a global following and a Grammy Award nomination in the process. His debut album as a solo performer, Always Smilin, upholds that heritage while also highlighting... read full bio
Since being established in Brussels by the Murenzi brothers, YellowStraps has proudly been supported by the thriving Belgian rap scene (Romeo Elvis, Le Motel, L'Or du Commun, etc.) while cultivating a distinctive neo-soul blend that soothes the senses. Tentacle stretches the boundaries without rejecting the DNA at its heart as the duet transitions into a solo act (Alban stays, Yvan... read full bio
The relationships between band members are quite similar to marriages, as almost every single successful band will attest to. When you spend hours, days, months and eventually years with someone, travel across the country side by side and watch as your offspring are born and experience life, you pretty much have a true grasp of what marriage is all about. Given that... read full bio
Authors Irvine Welsh and Ian Rankin, as well as BBC icon Bob Harris are among the admirers of the award-winning Scottish singer-songwriter Dean Owens, who is considered one of the UK's finest troubadours. His music is a special fusion of Scottish origins and Americana, with the unbridled energy of a rocker and the compassionate style of the best storytellers in folk. A... read full bio
Victor Ruiz has distinguished himself as a dynamic selector with the capacity to create riveting sets full of energy and brightness thanks to his profoundly resonating taste for music. He was born in Brazil and is now located in Europe. He first appeared on the international scene and is well known for his captivating DJ performances. His lengthy travel journal details... read full bio
Samaria is a 24-year-old RnB artist from the Bay Area who infuses her music with lo-fi influences and live instrumentation. She draws inspiration from '90s and '00s R&B/pop icons like Aaliyah, Destiny's Child, and Justin Timberlake. Samaria's passion for music was nurtured by her late grandmother, who encouraged her to pursue a career in the performing arts field by offering... read full bio
Anthony Naples is a music producer, DJ and co-owner of the Incienso record label based in NYC. He soon established himself as a significant agitator, coming from a group of producers and DJs with broad perspectives. Naples' decade of music creation has been one of new and imaginative vision on the electronic scene, with a long list of record releases. The trippy,... read full bio
There are certain locations and events that unite people for all time, whether it be a location, a song or something that is difficult to put into words. One of those mysterious moments in time that led to a long-lasting creative connection gave rise to Orions Belte. Chris Holm (bass) and Oyvind Blomstrm (guitar) first became friends when touring with another... read full bio
Sherry Cola is an accomplished American comedian and actress, best known for her role as Alice Kwan on Freeform's hit series, "Good Trouble." Born in Shanghai, China, Cola's family moved to Temple City, California, where her parents ran a restaurant in nearby San Gabriel. After spending seven years at California State University, Fullerton, Cola found her passion for comedy while doing... read full bio
Brina Knauss has gained global recognition and admiration for her DJ abilities and she has a growing following that includes luminaries like Damian Lazarus and Luciano. D ue to Brina's early classical training and extraordinarily fine-tuned sense of keys, chords and melody, her shows are replete with sublime atmospherics and emotional resonance. She has performed at an astounding amount of venues throughout... read full bio
The expressive house music with an unmistakably French flair that came out of Paris was created by Alain and Stéphane Quême, also known as Alan Braxe and DJ Falcon. Continually returning to the glories of the stomping repetition of continuously altered and filtered disco and soul sound samples, later generations of dance music producers have found an unlimited source of inspiration.... read full bio
