Kim Nam-joon sings professionally under the name RM. You may know him as one of the many talented performers behind k pop’s biggest international sensation, BTS. Not only that, but RM has a solo career of his own that certainly stands out. He became interested in hip hop music at a young age after hearing “Fly” by Epik High, which... read full bio
BigFlo and Oli are a rap duo from Toulouse, France consisting of brothers Florian "Bigflo" Ordoñez and Olivio "Oli" Ordoñez. Since they were young, they’ve received a lot of musical training, studying trumpet, drums, and piano while attending the conservatoire de Toulouse. The brothers got super into rap after hearing the song “J’voulais” by Sully Sefil. Thus, Florian adopted the... read full bio
Joshua Eduardo, AKA Blanco, is a rapper from Kennington, London, England who got his start back in 2015. He was 15 years old when he started jotting down lyrics, being inspired by acts such as 50 Cent and Skepta. Through a youth center in his hometown, he joined the Harlem Spartans, a hip hop collective that’s been operating since 2014.... read full bio
aespa is an all-female k pop group from Seoul. They first made waves when their song “Black Mama” came out in autumn of 2020 and they’ve since grown their fanbase to international proportions. The song has over 132 million plays on Spotify. Their name is derived from a combination of "æ" (meaning Avatar X Experience) and "aspect.” The band consists... read full bio
It’s safe to say that F.T. Island (or Five Treasure Island) is made up of k pop veterans, having been on the scene since 2007. They’re considered to be k pop’s very first idol band. The current members include Lee Hong-gi, Lee Jae-jin, and Choi Min-hwan. It’s very, very possible you’re heard the songs "After Love", "Bad Woman", "I Hope",... read full bio
Mauro Ezequiel Lombardo Quiroga is an Argentine rapper and singer who goes by the stage name Duki. He started to grab people’s attention when he appeared in rap battles like “El Quinto Escalón”. He weas in the rap battle competition Las Vegas Freestyle and Madero Free. It wasn’t long before Duki was one of the most recognized and praised MC’s,... read full bio
Crowded House is a rock band that has been performing together for many decades. They formed in 1985 in Melbourne, Australia. Their Australian fans refer to them as The Crowdies. Since the beginning of their career, they have had commercial and critical success in Australia and internationally. Their self-titled debut album reached number 12 on the U.S. Album Charts and... read full bio
Benjamin Joseph Levin, AKA Benny Blanco (stylized as “benny blanco”), recently hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the song “Bad Decisions”, a song that featured the record producer, along with Snoop Dogg and k pop giants BTS. He is known as one of the biggest record producers in the 2020’s. He’s worked with a variety of massively talented and... read full bio
Bailey Zimmerman has taken the world by storm with his three new 2022 singles “Fall in Love” (which has over 53 million plays on Spotify), “Rock and a Hard Place”, and “Where it Ends”, each of which hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the same month. “Rock and a Hard Place” (which has nearly 9 million plays on Sptify... read full bio
It only took tINI a few years of performing in clubs for her to become one of Germany's most well-known female techno and house musicians. She's involved When tINI, who is originally from Munich, started playing the drums at age 7, she initially became interested in rhythms and beats. Later on, her fascination for sound eventually inspired her to make... read full bio
Sad Summer Festival is a traveling music festival that takes place in various cities across the United States. Launched in 2019, the festival has quickly become a favorite among fans of pop-punk, emo, and alternative music. Each year, the festival features a lineup of popular and up-and-coming artists from these genres, performing live on stage for thousands of fans. The festival's... read full bio
The Werq the World tour is a spectacular showcase of talent and creativity, featuring some of the most legendary drag queens from RuPaul's Drag Race. This ongoing tour is the brainchild of Brandon Voss, with additional input from the legendary drag performer Shangela, and is produced in collaboration with Voss Events, VH1, and World of Wonder. The Werq the World tour... read full bio
John Summit, who is from the house-loving city of Chicago, has quickly gained international recognition as the most popular name in dance music. His uplifting floor-fillers incorporate studio gloss on top of the pulsating grooves of the vintage house music from his homeland. Due to his prodigious output, Summit has amassed 5 million Spotify subscribers per month, is the top-selling artist... read full bio
Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno RDI is a British musician, composer, record producer, and visual artist, known for his contributions to ambient music and work in rock, pop, and electronica. He was born in Suffolk in 1948 and studied painting and experimental music at the art school of Ipswich Civic College before moving on... read full bio
Known most for his musical group Tame Impala, for which he writes, sings, records and produces the music, Kevin Parker is an Australian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, musician and record producer. Four Tame Impala albums have been released by Parker: Innerspeaker, Lonerism, Currents and The Slow Rush. He has been nominated for four Grammy Awards and has won 13 ARIA Music Awards, two APRA... read full bio
Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey (pronounced "lay-vay") was raised in both Reykjavik and Washington, DC. Her work is the result of her diverse cultural history and a variety of musical inspirations. Laufey began playing the piano and cello at a young age, in part because of the influence of her mother, a classical violinist. She didn't begin her musical journey until she dug... read full bio
French singer, model, and actress Vanessa Chantal Paradis originally became well-known at the age of 14 with her single "Joe le taxi" in 1987. Her singing and acting prowess led to her receiving multiple accolades, including the Prix Romy Schneider and the César Award for Most Promising Actress for her part in Noce Blanche. She proceeded to create waves in... read full bio
Reggie Watts, a gifted musician and comedian, and John Tejada, a DJ and producer of electronic music, make up the dynamic musical combo Wajatta. Their unusual name, wa-HA-ta, is a mashup of their last names. The duo describes their music as electronic dance music with influences from New York hip-hop, Chicago house, Detroit techno, and the 1970s. The band's most... read full bio
PLK publishes "2069," his new conceptual project that was made in real time with his community. PLK has sold one million albums, amassed over 2.5 billion streams, and has been a consistent presence in the top singles and on the radio for years. When the songs are released, they immediately take over the top 10 of the singles list, reiterating... read full bio
With her captivating live performances and infectious tunes, Japanese singer LiSA is overcoming barriers of language and genre. She has been dubbed the "rock heroine" of J-Pop by the media. She rose to fame as a vocalist for the anime series "Angel Beats!" and has subsequently performed theme songs for several beloved shows and movies, including "Fate/Zero," "Sword Art Online"... read full bio
