In the proper hands, darkness and sorrow may be a fertile setting for creation. Alluvial, an Atlanta-based band, has embraced the melancholy and gloom that the world has to give via a finely calibrated fusion of quick-fire polyrhythms, eerie, sluggish atmospheres and tightly wrapped grooves since its beginning in 2017. With their EP, Death Is But a Door [Nuclear Blast], the band—composed... read full bio
Skindred is a Welsh metal band whose unique sound blends elements of hardcore punk, jungle, ska, hip-hop, dancehall, drum'n'bass and dubstep with reggae rhythms and chugging nu-metal riffs. The band, which made its debut in the early 2000s, reached the top of the Billboard reggae charts with Babylon and the top of the U.K. metal charts with albums like Volume and... read full bio
The extraordinary partnership known as Lodestar Trio unites violin virtuoso Max Baillie of Britain with luminaries of the Scandinavian folk scene Erik Rydvall and Olav Mjelva. By fusing the violin with ancient Nordic string instruments, such as the Norwegian hardanger fiddle and the Swedish nyckelharpa, they together infuse a sense of rhythm and improvisation into Baroque music. Max saw one of... read full bio
In the 1970s, Gavin collaborated with composer friends including John White, Dave Smith and Christopher Hobbs in composer/performer ensembles. They composed music for one another to perform, tolerating the occasional weirdness of the resulting instrumentation and they performed each other's compositions. Mutual regard, musical trust and the capacity to decipher various types of musical shorthand were the guiding principles. He added three of his... read full bio
With his first double A side 45, "ANCIENTS" and "Volar Lejos (Like a Feather)," Los Angeles-based RIO KOSTA caused an instant stir among critics and underground enthusiasts. The combination of artist/producer/writer Mike Del Rio (LP, X Ambassadors, Kylie Minogue) and drummer Kosta Galanopoulos (Luke Temple, Delicate Steve, a/k/a PWNT), along with a skilled and in-demand drummer, resulted in a unique... read full bio
Every now and again a band emerges that defies description and Feed the Dog is one of those bands. This dynamic band, who are from the Midwest, skillfully combines a wide range of musical styles, such as jam, bluegrass, soul, funk and Americana, to create a sound that is all their own. A sophisticated and emotional lyrical sensibility, focused on creating vivid... read full bio
Nostalgix, a triple-threat in the business, was born in Iran and has roots in the Canadian dance music scene. Nostalgix, a producer, composer and rapper, uses booming basslines and intense beats to infuse her distinctive sound with a '90s edge and quirky appeal. Leading dance music labels such as Night Bass, Confession, Thrive Music, Insomniac Records, UKF, and many more carry... read full bio
Explore the avant-garde uber-soundscape of Florian Harres' Hamburg-based PHACE, where evolution meets pioneering. With ten years of experience under his belt, PHACE is more than simply a producer and DJ—he's a musical innovator. His career is extensive and diverse, ranging from "SYSTEM IRRELEVANT" to "PSYCHO." He creates a unique sound by fusing twisted bass, techno aesthetics, cinematic depth and analog sensations. In addition... read full bio
The Austin, Texas-based indie pop group Voxtrot was founded in 2003. The band's debut EPs were well-received in the aughts, receiving praise from major magazines including Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Spin in addition to music blogs. The band disbanded as quickly as it had come together, releasing its Playlouder/Beggars debut album, Voxtrot, just after. Voxtrot's legacy increased as its members continued living... read full bio
Jérémy Fichon, sometimes known as Jeremy Underground, is a member of Frenchmen who grew up listening to dance electronica in the 1990s. This sparked an intense passion for gathering music in all of its forms and a deranged fixation with finding the most obscure and overlooked treasures in the house. In order to enter the booth, Jeremy would next change his last... read full bio
STraTS, who was raised on the Costa Del Salford and developed his skills at some of Manchester's most infamous nightclubs, has contributed to UK music in a variety of ways. Everyone is familiar with Strategy, from his involvement in Broke'N'£nglish with fellow North Americans DRS and Konny Kon, who performed and recorded with acts like the Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep,... read full bio
At six years old, Dorian Grassl from the suburbs of St. Pölten had his awakening when he heard Feint's "Snake Eyes" performed by a friend. When drum and bass were added to the house and dubstep music he had been exposed to, "I was hooked immediately," he remembers. Nowadays, it's rare to find drum and bass (DnB) in the traditional sense... read full bio
Holy Wars, a Los Angeles-based duo made up of Nick Perez (guitars/production) and Kat Leon (vocals), blend an irresistible potpourri of genres with lyrical elegance and attitude. Their sound is distinctive and ever-evolving. Holy Wars, just signed to Pale Chord via BMG, are eager to launch an ambitious new music period, which will begin with their upcoming single "Deus Ex Machina,"... read full bio
The Hodgetwins are touring with their show! You've been following them on their various YouTube channels for years and have laughed until your tummies hurt. Imagine the same response multiplied by two! Wait until you see them in person if you thought they were amusing online. And rest assured that they will bring the same edgy, honest comedy that you... read full bio
The most accurate live on stage replica of your favorite members of the RAT PACK is the RAT PACK Tribute Show. This nostalgic reunion performance with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. will make you laugh out loud. With the most well-known performers in Las Vegas and their live big band orchestra, relive the era of the Rat Pack as it... read full bio
In addition to receiving widespread national and international acclaim, J.J. Hairston and Youthful Praise are still making waves in the gospel music industry. The thirty-five-member Bridgeport, Connecticut church choir, which was founded in 1991, has grown into a national gospel singer that tops the Billboard charts. The nationwide hit praise song "You Deserve It," which was just released by J.J. Hairston... read full bio
With roots in Southern California, Yachty by Nature has been providing top-notch live yacht rock performances from sea to shining sea since 2016. The best groovy soft yacht rock songs from the late 1970s and early 1980s are played by this sultry six-piece ensemble. We are a Yachtical Tribute to many of your favorite musicians like Christopher Cross, Toto, Michael McDonald, Hall... read full bio
What happens when music embodies the carefree, happy vibe of the Hawaiian Islands As a consequence, Sea Major Seven Inc. issued "A Dollar Short and a Minute Late," the first full-length album by musician, pro big wave surfer, and Ford model LANDON MCNAMARA. Landon creates a musical combination platter of upbeat and approachable music by fusing his own style of reggae,... read full bio
Some relationships transcend all limits and borders. There's a bond of this nature between the members of Kill The Lights. Michael "Moose" Thomas on drums, Jason "Jay" James on bass, James Clark on vocals, Jordan Whelan on guitar, Travis Montgomery on guitar, and other musicians located in Grand Rapids, MI, Dallas, TX, and Bridgend, Wales, all contribute to the unbreakable groove... read full bio
Edinburgh, Scotland-based DVNE is a five-piece progressive rock/metal group. When the band was first formed in 2013, they decided to call themselves Dune after Frank Herbert's masterwork of the same name. This was a declaration of the band's shared love of science fiction and fantasy literature, which has influenced their music ever since. Dvne's music transports listeners on an intensely emotional... read full bio
