Organic-electronic tracks that a feminist quintet recorded in Togo. Voodoo spirit and heritage geared for the dance floor. There are five of them, five fingers that resemble a single hand that is prepared to make a fist, to strike a table with force, or to tenderly touch the earth. All of them were raised in Togo, which is close to Benin... read full bio
In Minneapolis, which has one of the biggest and most spirited Native American communities in the nation, Rainey was raised as a Red Lake Ojibwe. Although the Red Lake Reservation is a sovereign state five hours to the north, Rainey was raised in the area known to Northerners as "The Cities," in his mother's home on historic Milwaukee Avenue on... read full bio
Fortuitously, Brussels noise punk musicians Benjamin Chaval (drums, electronics) and Nico Gitto (guitar) clashed with urban griot and multi-instrumentalist Kaito Winse (vocals, tama, peul flutes, mouth bow). The group recognizes at once the possibility of a novel alloy, the chance to dismantle existing knowledge and the chance to establish entirely new rules. They proceed to create an astonishing postmodern groove and a... read full bio
Indian melodic house and techno musician Anyasa is associated with the internationally recognized British deep house label Anjunadeep. The exquisite balance he has achieved between traditional Indian sounds and contemporary electronica is evidence of his constancy as one of the most skilled producers in the business. With his very popular Gaya, Athena and Apollo EPs as well as important performances at renowned international... read full bio
Bristol's Quade have been subtly gaining recognition in the underground community. They have developed a devoted local following thanks to their live presentation, which incorporates elements of dub, drone, ambient and post-rock sounds, as well as their regular program on the city's Noods Radio. They have performed alongside a wide range of musicians, including Squid, Moin, Caroline and PVA. Mary Ann Hobbs... read full bio
The Queen of Jeans from Philadelphia are back with their new song, "Karaoke," an anthem that captures the feelings of a breakup and the way to go on from it. Starring gorgeous melodies, compelling vocals and seductive hooks, the song heralds a new era for Queen of Jeans. It was produced by indie super-producer Will Yip (Turnstile, Movements, Circa Survive). When guitarist Mattie... read full bio
Jane Leo, an art pop duo from Austin, has made a comeback with their powerful new song, "WOW." "WOW" is the start of a new chapter in Jane Leo's life. With this infectious punk pop song, the boisterous, unfiltered, and energetic pair has been wowing crowds during recent live performances. The sarcastic lyrics captivate listeners right away and have them... read full bio
Indie quartet Luna Luna, located in Austin via Dallas, has overcome the harsh Texas heat and the local environment with its joyful, emotion-filled retro synth-pop tunes. Luna Luna began as the one-man show of Dallas native and Colombian-born Kavvi Gonzalez. Through chance encounters, the group grew to include Danny Bonilla on vocals and keyboard, Kaylin Martinez on drums, and Ryan... read full bio
Born out of the lively musical scene of New York City, Thundersmack unleashes a sonic cyclone. Michael Wilbur and Leo P. are two amazing artists. Combining unique flair with the gritty intensity of New York City subways, Thundersmack offers a musical experience that is both unforgettable and contagious. The baritone saxophone and clarinet player for the group, Leo P, is a... read full bio
Five vocalists and multi-instrumentalists from the Canadian province of Quebec make up the formidable traditional music ensemble Le Diable à Cinq, whose goal is to bring back the joyous evenings they remember from their childhood. Aside from being a family drama, The Diable à Cinq also stars three brothers: Éloi Gagnon-Sabourin (keyboard, voice), Samuel Sabourin (banjo, mandolin, fiddle, voice) and Félix Sabourin... read full bio
The Herbaliser Band quickly released "Remedies," their debut record establishing themselves as a key component of the Ninja Tune group and adding more diverse DJs and musicians to their roster. The next year, they expanded their output to include an eight-piece live band and made their debut at George IV in Brixton as they were recording "Blow Your Headphones," their second full-length... read full bio
Based in Los Angeles, Tashi Wada is a performer and composer. Wada worked with his father Yoshi Wada on stage for many years while studying composition under James Tenney at CalArts. Wada has collaborated with a variety of musicians, including as Charles Curtis, Simone Forti and Julia Holter, and performed his music all around the world. Saltern was started and is... read full bio
With over 100,000 monthly downloads, Remy Kassimir, a stand-up comedian, actor and presenter of the Cosmopolitan Sexcellence award-winning comedy and sex podcast "How C*m," has encouraged individuals all over the world to have their own orgasms. In addition to appearing in well-known magazines like Elle Magazine, Betches Love This and the Huffington Post, Remy has had her work on HC highlighted on Netflix's... read full bio
Layton Giordani, a New Yorker from the new school of techno, continues to be one of the most well-liked tastemakers on the globe. His innovative approach to music acts as a modern voice for the ardent new wave of lovers of cutting edge electronic music. Layton is a studio nerd who is fully committed to his work. His wide range of... read full bio
After completing his year at university, Downtown Kayoto is excited to start his much-awaited summer. For the last two years, he has been waiting for the release of his single "Lite." The Hull-born musician's most recent EP release has been in the archives for a while, but based on his easygoing demeanor, you get the impression that this is a swift... read full bio
Chesca, who was influenced by music legends like Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and Aretha Franklin, fell in love with music and entertainment at a very young age. She was born into a musically inclined family in Puerto Rico. In addition to attending many performing academies, Chesca's father gave her the lead vocal position in his cover band, "Flashback," giving her the... read full bio
After making their debut, power trio Sleemo quickly gained a large following thanks to their sonically loud live shows, heavy-set riffs, ripping leads and unconventional songwriting. They went from playing in local small clubs to touring larger venues across the country with up-and-coming artists like Enola Gay, Torus and Perfectparachute Picture, and even supported Jamie Lenman of Reuben. With the release of their highly... read full bio
Since its founding, the Manchester-based group has undergone continuous change, and its most recent iteration exhibits a more understated approach to production and lyrics. Compared to their more complex earlier work, the song sounds more organic since more ambient space is left inside its framework and it leans towards a less polished finish. PIJN's perspective has also changed as a... read full bio
Lakes, a six-piece band that sprang from Watford's thriving DIY scene, are a radiant slice of positivism, charm and glittering catharsis that have come a long way in a short amount of time. The Appleseed Cast, TTNG, Broken Social Scene and Bon Iver, as well as Fleetwood Mac, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel of the 1980s pop rock era, served as inspiration for... read full bio
Conan are as massive as interplanetary thunder reverberated through Azathoth's raging black hole. Conan is a tremendously violent three-piece that follows in the great lineage of all the sacred three-piece compositions throughout history. It commands an iron grasp and plays with extreme synchronization over the tempo changes and power chord changes of the anti-holy trio of bass, drums and guitar. The... read full bio
