For over a decade, Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s – led by singer and songwriter Richard Edwards – have been creating music that swirls with fear and doubt and tension and beauty. Their music was born out of Indianapolis with the lushly melancholic The Dust of Retreat, came of age with the bittersweet duo Animal/Not Animal, and arrived... read full bio
Kardinal Offishall is a Canadian rapper/record producer/record executive. He is referred to as Canada's hip hop ambassador" as he is referred to as one of the country's best hi hop producers. His style of hip hop is unique because it is influenced by reggae and dancehall. He started off big by recording two signature songs "BaKardi Slang" and "Ol' Time... read full bio
Named as one of the greatest DJs of all time by USA Today. This DJ is known for his hard work leading to his successful career as a DJ. His success has been marked by being the first West Coast DJ to become World Champion by winning the New Music Seminar DJ Battle for World Supremacy in New York City.... read full bio
Flyleaf is an American Christian rock band from Texas, and their eclectic genre has been dubbed a blend of Christian metal, hard rock, post grunge, and new metal. Their debut self-titled album went platinum after selling more than one million copies. They won an online poll on yahoo.com that stated that they were Yahoo!'s Who's Next band of the month... read full bio
Tyler Ward is an American singer/songwriter who gained popularity through YouTube. His covers and originals have allowed him to tour with Switchfoot, The Beach Boys, The Fray, The Jonas Brothers, and Boyce Avenue. He signed with Sony Music Germany and released his album 'Honestly' in the fall of 2013. That album featured up and coming YouTube artists Alex G. and... read full bio
Former American Idol contestant Casey Abrams is a multi-instrumentalist and musician from Idyllwild, CA. Growing up as a child, he was heavily involved in music. He attended the Idyllwild Arts Academy, where his father was a film production teacher. Abrams studied classic bass, piano, music history, jazz ensembles, and much more. He went on to continue his music education by... read full bio
Kevin Devine is an American songwriter and musician from Brooklyn, New York, who is known for alternately introspective and political lyrics and melodic acoustic guitar tunes. He cites his influences as Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith, Guns N’ Roses, Brother Paramo and Nirvana, among others. He grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island, and has spent significant time in Manhattan and... read full bio
Jim Lauderdale has released over 20 studio albums, and he is one of the most respected artists working in the bluegrass, country industry to date. Jim Lauderdale is an American country and bluegrass singer/songwriters. Jim is considered an A list songwriter in Nashville and has written songs for artists such as Patty Loveless, Solomon Burke, The Dixie Chicks, and George... read full bio
The New York-based instrumental electronic ensemble was lured to arcade games, Nintendo game systems and the plinking and high-score noises that emanated from them and echoed in its ears like ethereal coos. It instantly got to work creating punishing and motivational music for a mixtape that would become the soundtrack of the sky for every aircraft jumper, skydiver and paratrooper. The music... read full bio
With a stunning five Top 20 radio hits, four Top 10 videos on CMT, two Female Vocalist of the Year awards from the Ontario Country Performer & Fan Association, and multiple Canadian Country Music Award nominations, Diane Chase has struck a cord in the heart of country music lovers nationwide. Diane's sophomore title release ""The Ride"" is a musical inspiration... read full bio
From the San Francisco Bay area, the rock band The Mother Hips have continued to grow since their formation with their debut album Back to the Grotto, when they were students at Chico State in California. The group consists of Tim Bluhm on vocals and guitar, Greg Loiacono on guitars and vocals, Scott Thunes on bass, and John Hofer on... read full bio
David Lindley is a multi-instrumentalist that is best known for his works with Jackson Browne and other rock musicians. He has also played for the band Kaleidoscope and also in his own band, El Rayo-X that embodied the sounds of world music. David Lindley has worked with artists in many other genres of music, including Dolly Parton and Curtis Mayfield.... read full bio
US clubbers are starting to realize just how talented Sander really is. The depth, honesty and universal nature of his sound appeals to every corner of club culture in both the UK and the US. With a carefully cropped haircut and a softly spoken yet confident demeanor, Sander is the absolute antithesis of the superstar DJ. He's the guy who... read full bio
Alexander Ebert was only five years old when he discovered how much he loved recording. He found himself taping a cappella versions of songs from the Stand By Me soundtrack, complete with vocalized basslines and mouthed drums. You could hear my sister in the background crying at one point. She's two, and I'm trying to coax her into performing with... read full bio
One of the most distinctive vocalist, guitarist, composer and producer in contemporary music, Doyle Bramhall II, is best known for his work with Eric Clapton, Roger Waters and many others. Eric Clapton, with whom Bramhall has collaborated for more than a decade, cites the guitarist as one of the most gifted players he has ever encountered. In addition to... read full bio
The American pop band Polica, whose name is typically written in all capital letters, was established in 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Channy Leaneagh (vocals, synth), Chris Bierden (bass), Drew Christopherson (drums), and Ben Ivascu (drums) make up the band. Ryan Olson, the band's producer, also contributes to the band in the studio. To this day, the band has issued a... read full bio
Melissa Rycroft is a professional dancer, who finished in third place with partner Tony Dovolani on season eight of Dancing with the Stars. They were partnered again in the All-Stars season of DWTS, for which they were announced the winners. Rycroft appeared on the thirteenth season of The Bachelor, as one of the 25 bachelorettes competing for bachelor Jason Mesnick.... read full bio
The dynamic, distinctive and captivating voice of Kim Burrell carries power to sooth and encourage the heart of people everywhere. The Houston native, who has been dubbed her generation's Ella Fitzgerald, is revered by her peers in the music industry from both the spiritual and secular world. This humble Grammy Award nominee and Stellar Award winner has a true and... read full bio
Authority Zero was founded by Bill Marcks, Jerry Douglas, and J.W. Gordon, all from Westwood High School in Mesa, Arizona. The band's style has developed over the years, but has always had roots of reggae, skate punk, and rock. They have been compared to bands like Bad Religion, Pennywise, and Sublime. Having to go through different band... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Jason Benoit just began his music career a few years ago, but he is already seeing great success as one of Canada’s fastest rising country stars. His first single, “This Is What It Feels Like,” a country rendition of the Armin van Buuren and Trevor Guthrie song, peaked at No. 46 on the Billboard Canada Country chart. The single... read full bio
