When his almost twenty-year run as the lead singer of Atreyu came to an unexpected end, Alex Varkatzas found himself in such a predicament. The Californian, who had spent his whole adult life defining himself by music and other people, made the decision to start again without any ties to those things. The end product is DEAD ICARUS. Before launching a... read full bio
Rising funkster Uly (real name Rafino Murphy), the stylistic offspring of Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins and Maxwell, references the progressive soul music of the '70s fusion mavericks and their '90s neo-soul kids. Soft guitar licks, soulful trumpet playing, basslines turned way up, dry and harsh snare drum hits and a falsetto that would make D'Angelo's heart quiver are all part of his... read full bio
Afrofusion musician Tim Lyre is from Lagos, Nigeria. Tim is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whose music explores the human experience from an afro-futurist viewpoint while bending genres. Tim blends international poetry through voice and sound over a bustling, psychedelic Lagos environment as a key player in Nigeria's alté revival. His music is a genre-defying, afro-futurist study of the human experience,... read full bio
Suté Iwar is a multi-talented individual. He started learning the piano at age seven and the saxophone at Muson Centre in Onikan, where his father had enrolled him. Years later, he and his brothers would establish the BANTU Collective, an artistic hub with the mission "to push high-quality art across the board." Suté recorded albums and EPs under the group,... read full bio
North West London is where Saina, a singer, songwriter and producer, was born and raised. At the age of 7, she began playing the piano and at the age of 12, she started creating her own music. She completed The BRIT School's Level 3 Diploma in Music with a Triple Distinction and Star and kept on writing songs in her private studio. Saina has... read full bio
Ronnie Loko, a DJ and music producer from London, is revolutionizing the music industry with his explosive TrapHouse sound and electrifying live performances. Ronnie Loko has gained recognition in the music business for his distinctive combination of dance sounds that are influenced by his American trap inspirations, London background and Ghanaian origin. Ronnie Loko has captivated audiences across the world with his... read full bio
South London-born alternative musician BINA combines love sentiments in her songs with neo-soul, R&B jazz and captivating melodies. She is prepared to express her love for the transformative power of music now that her new debut EP This Is Not A Film is available. With the help of several tastemakers in the music and fashion scenes, including Boiler Room, Dr. Martens and London... read full bio
Jessica Nwokike alias AMAKA was born and raised in Lagos and her family immigrated to the United States when she was 8 years old. Jessica has always had a passion for music and attending a performing arts school in Southern California only heightened her enthusiasm. She started to take singing and producing more seriously as she grew older. Her sister together with... read full bio
These British teen sisters defy convention by going beyond what is expected of them. In contrast to their more delicate tunes, which include dark strings, haunting harmonies and a terrifying, circus-like ambiance, their genre-bending music is replete with strong basslines, electric guitars and tongue-twisting rap. The hard-to-define sound of ALT BLK ERA will both enthrall and unnerve you. Acts like The Prodigy, Stromae, Ashnikko,... read full bio
Canada's Ghost Woman, the creation of Alberta native Evan John Uschenko, use a mesmerizing fusion of dusty garage rock, psych-blasted punk and jangly, lo-fi indie pop. The band debuted in 2016 with their self-titled album, which was followed by Anne, If. Uschenko got his start touring as a multi-instrumentalist with the independent rocker Michael Rault from Edmonton. The Ghost Woman sound, which... read full bio
One of the UK's most unique voices, Lady Nade has been nominated for Artist of the Year at the AMAUK Awards and won Song of the Year at the UK Americana Awards and recognized by Bristol as one of its Most Influential Women. She is a very talented, award-winning songstress. The intriguing tapestry of Lady Nade's music defies simple classification, fusing folk,... read full bio
DJ and producer Lanna is from Serbia. When she was 12 years old and visited a neighboring DJ school, she saw turntables for the first time and instantly fell in love with electronic music. She played as the youngest member of the renowned EXIT Festival for two years. In the Letsmixit DJ competition for up-and-coming DJs, she took second place.... read full bio
DJ/Producer Ben Fellows, also known as NuBass, is from London. He has made a name for himself among the current generation of bass producers by emphasizing the gritty, darker side of the genre with releases on Spinnin Records, the LA-based Night Bass label, and his own label, The Archives, which he co-founded. Moksi, Chris Lorenzo, Skrillex, and other renowned DJs... read full bio
Brothers Hom Yu and Jiun Chi started the psychedelic music group Mong Tong in Taiwan. The brothers' childhood moniker, which might imply completely different things in Burmese, Cantonese, or Chinese, is where the name "Mong Tong" originates. Southeast Asian mythology and folklore, as well as 1960's and 1970's psychedelic music, are major influences on Mong Tong's music. Their music features mesmerizing... read full bio
Chad Ubovich of Meatbodies was a consistent MVP contender in the thriving West Coast rock scene of the 2010s. The Los Angeles native spent the most of the decade playing guitar solos in Mikal Cronin's backing band, providing Ty Segall and Charlie Moothart with Sabbath-like low end as the bassist for Fuzz and fronting his own Meatbodies. With 333, a destructive brew... read full bio
The Irish rock group, which was formed in 2018, is rapidly gaining new fans. They have over 30,000 followers on Instagram and since starting a YouTube account, all of the videos they have posted there have had over 2.8 million views. The girls want to be the next big thing in the rock music industry and are inspired by rock music from... read full bio
Modern music seldom merits the label timeless, but BEL stands out from the crowd. Isabel Whelan, who is from the small town of Clovis, California, draws inspiration from artists like Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell and Mazzy Star while creating nostalgic songs with honesty and attention to detail. Four tracks by BEL, including joint efforts with girlhouse and Boyish, were published before her... read full bio
The Belair Lip Bombs first album is titled "Lush Life," and it comes from Melbourne's thriving independent sector. Their music, which is led by Maisie Everett, explores a world of yearning, change, and self-discovery. The record, which was created in 2022 at the Head Gap and Singing Bird studios, deftly blends evocative storytelling with indie rock melodies. The album covers themes... read full bio
Coldwave's harsh brand of post-punk is controlled in its anarchy, fusing buzz-saw dual guitars, booming horns and a high-octane live performance. The six-piece’s frenzied music provides the terrain for harsh, half-spoken vocal delivery that portrays the angst and mundanity of the day-to-day. Over the previous three years, Coldwave have made their presence felt in the South Australian music scene and are ready... read full bio
JPhelpz is a global bass music juggernaut who has been crushing crowds and starting mosh pits since 2011. He has an unflinchingly strict work ethic and unmatched production skills. Even the highest echelons of EDM production have been invaded by JPhelpz's ominous mechanical sound design skills. Early in his career, he distinguished himself from the competition by impressing the top... read full bio
