On her ground-breaking first album Outside Child, Allison Russell—a poet, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist and co-founder of Our Native Daughters with Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla and Amythyst Kiah and Birds of Chicago with JT Nero—disembowels her youth in harrowing detail. She sings about being delivered and being saved, as well as the locations, people and epiphanies that enabled her to live and win... read full bio
David McCabe, a singer and guitarist, along with lead guitarist Boyan Chowdhury, bassist Russell Pritchard, drummer Sean Payne and saxophone Abi Harding founded the band The Zutons in Liverpool, England. The Coral's record label, Deltasonic, signed the group, who then issued their first single, "Devil's Deal," followed by "Creepin' an' a Crawlin'." With a new song, "Pressure Point," the band then... read full bio
With the release of their anthem-filled debut EP, Too Late for Apologies, the Australian underground was blasted by the sun-drenched punk of Yours Truly. The Sydney-based band, which includes vocalist Mikaila Delgado, guitarists Teddie Winder-Haron and Lachlan Cronin and drummer Bradley Cronon, soon built a following by touring nonstop throughout Australia to perform their brand of anthemic pop-punk with emo influences. Yours... read full bio
The comedian James Austin Johnson, who hails from Nashville, is a featured performer on SNL. He has been referred to as "one of SNL's most versatile celebrity impressionists" by The New York Times. With stories on James in publications like Vanity Fair, Slate, Mashable and VICE, to name a few, his convincing portrayal of Trump and his impromptu rants about Weird... read full bio
Amtrac prefers a tangible collection of alternative electronic music that relies on hand-crafted delicacy similar to a band. On his aptly named second full-length, Oddyssey (Openers/RCA Records), the Kentucky-born, LA-based artist, DJ, producer, remixer, multi-instrumentalist and founder of Openers meticulously combines layers and styles into an unabridged, unfiltered and irresistible aural excursion. As a result, he imbues every aspect of a moment with... read full bio
Welcome to the constantly spinning world of Danny Howard, a presenter, producer, tastemaker, influencer, and all-around advocate of electronic music. Now that he is a well-known DJ on BBC Radio 1 (which attracts more than a million listeners every Saturday afternoon), he is looking to expand his dance music fanbase by creating waves in the DJ scene and online with his... read full bio
Dylan Ragland (Party Favor) and Ricky Mears (Nitti Gritti) created SIDEPIECE. SIDEPIECE has already amassed some of the most prestigious accolades in dance music, including a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording, the top-supported dance record globally and platinum and gold certifications in a dozen different nations for their breakthrough single "On My Mind." The duo has quickly established itself as one... read full bio
With Motherland Journey, the London duo Blue Lab Beats—producer NK-OK and multi-instrumentalist Mr DM—makes their full-length Blue Note Records debut after their appearance on the celebrated project Blue Note Re:imagined and the publication of their EP We Shall Rise. The vibrations are powerful on everything this duo creates in Blue Lab HQ, including their exquisite rendition of the funk classic "Montara" by... read full bio
Notion is a rising DJ and bassline producer hailing from Bristol, UK. He has been making waves in the bassline scene since 2015, releasing tracks on notable labels such as White Peach, 877, Four40, Crucast, and his own label N Music, which he launched in 2017. Despite the dark titles of some of his tracks, such as "Paranoid," "Vexed," and "Hurt... read full bio
Good art might be hampered by overthinking. JAWNY, an independent singer/songwriter, has adopted this concept. JAWNY has developed his career based on instinct, allowing his music to spontaneously change as he does. He's not chasing the high of prior accomplishments, such as his Gold-certified song "Honeypie," but rather going with his gut and embracing a fresh vision that represents his... read full bio
At the turn of the millenium, new bands like Coldplay and Doves had been increasingly popular, giving Brit-pop a fresh new look. That youthful crowd included The Music, who quickly took over the U.K. indie charts. The Music began as a group of friends from school, including Stuart Coleman, Adam Nutter, Robert Harvey and Phil Jordan. The band practiced for the next... read full bio
Growing up, Phillip-Michael Scales was unaware of the significance of the fact that B.B. King was his aunt's close friend, a guitarist who nicknamed him "Nephew" and that he called "Uncle B." After Phillip-Michael stopped playing the guitar, the importance was so obvious that he avoided soloing and most blues-related activities. However, after hearing his English instructor say that "a great writer can... read full bio
Nicholas van Hofwegen's accumulated thoughts are presented in Young & Sick. He strikes a balance between his more recent life in the American South and his earlier roots in rural Holland through the use of music, art and design. He signed both of the album covers for Foster the People's Torches and Overexposed by Maroon 5, thus you may remember his name... read full bio
In terms of skateboarding, Tommy Guerrero may be more well-known than in the music industry. Guerrero, a San Francisco native, joined Powell Peralta Skate Company and was one of the founding members of the fabled "Bones Brigade" squad. Along with his brother Tony, TG has been performing music since the late 1970s. Both brothers were reared on a regular diet... read full bio
Nerija, a group of musicians based in London who have won the Jazz Newcomer Parliamentary Jazz Award and been nominated for the Jazz FM Breakthrough Act of the Year, perform vibrant and unique music that draws inspiration from jazz, hip hop, afrobeat and South African Township. The seven-piece ensemble contains up-and-coming musicians including guitarist Shirley Tetteh (Maisha, Gary Crosby's Groundation), trumpeter... read full bio
As the drummer for the British indie rock band Razorlight, Andy Burrows first rose to prominence. He thereafter pursued a variety of musical endeavors, including co-producing the soundtrack for the film David Brent: Life on the Road, in which he also starred, and co-writing the score for the movie The Snowman and the Snowdog. When Burrows was a member of Razorlight,... read full bio
Chuck Ragan and Chris Wollard's vocal chemistry, the tight, jazz-trained rhythm section and the gritty guitars all combine to make Hot Water Music stand out in the post-hardcore genre. The Florida-based band, whose name is derived from a collection of Charles Bukowski short stories, made its debut in the mid-1990's with a sound that fused the attitude and vitality of punk... read full bio
The Flatliners' career is evidence of tenacity and commitment. The band has traveled countless hours on the road and gathered a devoted legion of followers along the way with a lineup that has never deviated from the original members who first met when they were teenagers. The Flatliners, who have been pounding out loud songs in dive bars, festival stages and concert... read full bio
Oysterband creates modern, folk-based British music that is acoustic at heart, dramatic at times, and rocking at others. They've performed at festivals, concerts, pubs, rallies, jails and other venues in 35 countries. They received five BBC Folk Awards and released 13 studio albums and one DVD. The multi-award-winning band that brought passion, power and a dash of poetry to folk and roots... read full bio
Teezo Touchdown is the stage name of Aaron Lashane Thomas, an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on October 31, 1992, in Beaumont, Texas, where his father worked as a DJ and exposed him to music at a young age. He listened to a variety of musicians while growing up, including Marvin Gaye, Judas Priest, Prince,... read full bio
