ONIPA are the result of a passionate partnership between some of the biggest names on the UK live scene and longtime friends Kweku of Ghana and Tom Excell (musical director of Nubiyan Twist). The five-piece live act consists of Finn Booth (Nubiyan Twist) on drums, KOG on vocals, balafon and percussion, Tom on guitar, percussion and electronics, Dwayne Kilvington (Wonky Logic) on synthesizers and MPC. We No... read full bio
The current kings of Ghanaian highlife music have returned! Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band's sophomore album, "Obiaa," is being released through Strut with pride. The record, once again produced by Kwame Yeboah and Ben Abarbanel-Wolff at Lovelite Studio's analogue headquarters in Berlin, is a passionate journey into the heart of Ghana's native highlife music that honors Pat Thomas, the... read full bio
Raz Olsher and Afla Sackey have a link that supports their dynamic and natural musical chemistry. Their music is a seamless fusion of electronic and African elements that is full of soul, life and entrancing rhythms. Raz, owner of Fossil Studios and a native of Tel Aviv, is a multi-platinum, award-winning producer. Along with a wide spectrum of solo electronic music projects,... read full bio
PVT is a worldwide organization, but insiders refer to them as Pivot. Their first four albums were published to widespread acclaim and they are an outfit that has embraced technology at every step. Their music is rough, innovative and confrontational. They have toured extensively, both independently and as the opening act for groups such as The Arctic Monkeys, Gary Numan, Warpaint, Bloc... read full bio
Pigeon, a five-piece band, bursts onto the scene with their explosive first EP Yagana. The group was born out of an accidental post-pub jam session in Margate. The seamless transitions between Afro-disco, grunge, no wave and jazz on the tunes make the band's interconnected symbiotic relationship clear right away. Falle Nioke, a singer from Guinea, is supported by a talented ensemble that... read full bio
Ten years after the unexpected death of his father Simon Jeffes, Arthur Jeffes established the Penguin Cafe by putting together a brilliant and diverse collection of musicians to play the legacy of the legendary PCO music. With the captivating ideology of the Penguin Cafe always in his mind, Arthur, a gifted composer in his own right, immediately started to produce fresh... read full bio
He is a folk singer nominated for the Mercury Prize, environmental activist, song collector, award-winning promoter and broadcaster. In the British music scene, Sam Lee has a distinctive position. He is a well-known singer who has also collected folk songs, is a conservationist and is the founder and director of The Nest Collective. He has contributed to shaking up the music industry and revitalizing... read full bio
Jesse Cohen and Eric Emm write mournful songs about catharsis and joy as well as escapist, happy-sounding songs about sad, isolated experiences. The Big Mess is a smart and danceable examination of what Emm refers to as "introspective masculinity," what considerate interactions look like between a father and son, between friends and between the individual and society standards. The Big Mess... read full bio
With their family-friendly takes of the most well-known songs in the world from the 1980s to the present, K-TEL RECORDS' MINI POP KIDS have been delighting international audiences for decades. They now also have their own original compositions. With over a million records sold, sold-out national tours, over 30 MILLION views on YouTube and atop the iTunes and Billboard charts, the group... read full bio
Reggie Conquest, a multi-talented performer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is well-known for his skills as a stand-up comic, actor, and writer. At the legendary Laff House, a historic venue that launched his journey, he ignited the flame of his professional life. Conquest received significant exposure when she was named "New Face" at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal... read full bio
When it comes to electronic music's heavenly realm, CloudNone is a legendary garage producer whose sound talent uses an ethereal color palette to paint the heavens. With the release of "None Trick Pony" on Monstercat on August 7, 2018, CloudNone began a journey characterized by heavenly melodies, ground-breaking collaborations, and a trail of moving songs that have connected with listeners... read full bio
Speedy Ortiz is an American indie-rock band from Northampton, Massachusetts. The group was founded by Sadie Dupuis who originally recorded as a solo artist under Speedy Ortiz. During her time as a solo artist, Dupuis released the EP “Cop Kicker” and the album “The Death of Speedy Ortiz”. Since then, she has added band members Mike, Darl, and Andy. Since... read full bio
FARINA has become one of the most well-known Latin urban female musicians due to to her outspoken lyrics, distinctive voice, empowering raps and spectacular freestyles. She has also gained attention for her daring and extremely avant-garde dress choices. She brings her persona LA NENA FINA to life with her poetry writing, brilliant narrative skills and singing and rapping abilities while expertly fusing dancehall,... read full bio
The Upbeats, a renowned DJ/production pair from Wellington, New Zealand, is made up of Jeremy Glenn and Dylan Jones. They are the products of the vibrant New Zealand music industry. The Upbeats, who are renowned for their diverse musical preferences and upbeat stage persona, play speaker-rattling concerts that electrify audiences of all types, from festival glitterati at Pukkelpop, Shambhala and Glastonbury to... read full bio
The human race is left in the aftermath of these group of owls' earthly knowledge as they hover in cryptic circles while holding microphones in their iron talons. The Four Owls are coming to take control, led by the ruthless BIG OWL (FLIPTRIX), instructed by BIRD T (VERB T), amused by the do-or-die attitude of RUSTY TAKE-OFF (BVA) and motivated by... read full bio
Vanessa mixes high-energy Baile Funk rhythms with anything from Jersey Club to Hard Drum on the dance floor to showcase sounds from all around the world. You'll need endurance to keep up with her genre-spanning mixes and high-intensity 130 bpm shows. Her schedule has been filled with appearances at Berlin's Boilerroom, Dazed Magazine, Warehouse Project and HR. Vanessa's efforts in the... read full bio
The track "Neighbourhood" by Zed Bias, released by LOCKED ON / XL records, peaked at #25 on the UK Singles chart. The song's original release, which was recently featured on the soundtrack for the film "People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan," sparked a significant underground reaction. The track, which features MC Rumpus and Nicky Prince on vocals, is still... read full bio
Dissolver, Younghusband's second album, had a long list of notable artists when it was published. It was published by ATP, produced by Robert Hampson of Loop, recorded at Geoff Barrow's Invada Studios and featured the expansive viola playing of Warren Ellis from Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. The end result was an album that gently rejected the neo-psych label that... read full bio
Oluwatobi One of Africa's most renowned singer-songwriters, Wande Ojosipe (also known as Wande Coal), has influenced a generation of award-winning singers and musicians. Born on Lagos Island, Nigeria, Wande got his start in music as a young vocalist in his church's adolescent choir. Before beginning to sing professionally, he got his start in the Nigerian entertainment scene as a dancer.... read full bio
Daoir Farrell, a singer and bouzouki musician from Dublin, is widely acknowledged as one of the most significant vocalists to emerge from Ireland in recent years. Daoir Farrell, a former member of Dublin's renowned group An Góilin Traditional Singers, has grown steadily since beginning his own solo live career at Celtic Connections. He is about to release his fourth solo album... read full bio
