Emma Klein is a rising pop star whose music invites John Mayer, Tori Kelly and Colbie Caillat to sound like early 2000s pop and contemporary pop had a baby. Emma made friends with Bobby Bones when she participated in season 2 of ABC's American Idol, which allowed her to support him on tour across the US. Emma has a flair for writing with... read full bio
PLO Man and his label partners at Acting Press have built a devoted following while maintaining a modest profile and serving as a reliable source of gently distorted variations of techno. The quiet mythos around the imprint makes sure the work of the Canadian DJ and producer with a base in Berlin never sits idle for too long. Releases like... read full bio
London-raised Darkoo, a singer/songwriter from Nigeria, started her musical career after learning how to rap. She started fusing the sounds of her favorite African musicians, like WizKid and Maleek Berry, with the influences of living in the UK, which led her to release her debut single, "Gas Station." Darkoo now had a clear vision of who she wanted to be... read full bio
The captivating master Bien-Aimé Baraza has ruled the musical world with his golden touch. His alluring vocals and alluring presence as the face of Sauti Sol drove the band to unheard-of heights. As Bien forayed into solo popularity, his artistic development skyrocketed with the incredible "Bald Me Love Better" pairing with Aaron Rimbui. His chart-topping singles, like the upbeat "Nobody" starring Darassa,... read full bio
Faisal Salah, popularly known as FaceSoul, is an East African-born Somali artist currently residing in London. Faisal developed a love of music at an early age, fusing his enjoyment of singing, poetry and storytelling as a diversion from the difficulties of inner-city life. He set off on an international adventure, utilizing his voice to engage with various communities and tell his... read full bio
Maxim Lany, a DJ, producer and remixer, creates a singular, outsized sound. These daring soundscapes, which he uses in his legendary DJ performances to transport listeners on special musical journeys, have come to be associated with his name. The musician, who was born in Ghent, has spent more than a decade perfecting his style and rising to the top of the Belgian... read full bio
Jakob Ogawa is a Norwegian singer-songwriter who was born in Trondheim and now calls Oslo home. His chillout indie pop is topped off with his mellow, sweet voice. His debut song, "You'll Be on My Mind," was released by Diamond Club and included jazzy chords, steel drum noises and effervescent synthesizers. After joining Playground Music, Ogawa released the five-track EP Bedroom... read full bio
With the aid of TikTok, New Zealand-based electronic music producer 33 Below has swiftly amassed a global following. A completely new audience has fallen in love with 33's sound when they released popular bootlegs of songs by musicians including Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Billie Eilish and Drake. Look no farther than DJ and Producer 33 Below if you're looking for a few... read full bio
Ango is a producer from Melbourne. His discography and his library of unreleased songs have been backed by notable figures like Patrick Topping since his releases on Shelter and Underground Sound. Ango's music has roots in electronic, pop and hard house, which is clear through his melodically intricate synthesizer work, catchy vocals and fast BPMs.... read full bio
Matilda Lyn has a remarkable talent for succinctly and wryly expressing the growing-up difficulties. Matilda, who was born and bred in Gothenburg, developed a passion for music production while attending the renowned Musik Makarna school in Sweden, which is the top school for songwriting in all of Europe. Her delicate, ethereal pop is completely personal and empathetic and Matilda has a... read full bio
Coach Party aren't passing judgment; in fact, like on the song "Everybody Hates Me," which is a fan favorite, they are aware that many times the issues are internal. Coach Party, however, represent a refreshingly honest break from the social media perfection that permeates our daily lives for the steadily growing tribe of fans who have watched them rise from... read full bio
Arima Ederra, who was born to immigrant Ethiopian parents, was saddled with the bittersweet burden of being a first-generation American artist who had to choose between fulfilling her heart's desire and doing her best to uphold her parents' sacrifices. The singer grew up in Las Vegas and rebelliously pursued her interests in art, music and spirituality, which occasionally made her stand out... read full bio
Ithaca is humble. Their album, They Fear Us, is a powerful piece of heavy music with a lot of depth and significance. It's emotionally sophisticated and musically fertile, flawlessly assimilating inspirations as varied as Deftones and Converge to "Janet Jackson and Prince," with Sam hesitantly employing the term "prog-hardcore" and citing Rolo Tomassi as a parallel. 'Ithaca doing fine' will be old... read full bio
Brothers Joe (vocals/guitar), Ollie (drums) and Jake (lead guitar) are from the Yorkshire Wharfedale towns of Otley and Ilkley. The band connected with bassist Elodie and created The Kites as a result of their common love of songwriting. Playing open-mics and battles of the bands helped The Kites develop their current snappy indie-pop style. The band has been rapidly gaining pace and... read full bio
ABSOLUTE. has distinguished himself from the pack of contemporary dance music with massive crossover house hits ("String Theory," "Stuck in Love" and "Voices") that will guarantee free FIJI water in his green room for the rest of his life. He has received ardent support from Pete Tong, Annie Mac, Tiga and The Blessed Madonna, who correctly noted that he has "the... read full bio
With his unmistakable hit "Skin Out," which is certain to dominate the summer and beyond, Monroe X is the artist who is blasting out of your phone speakers and into the subwoofers of every pool party, club night and event. Monroe spent much of his childhood in North London, and his first musical recollections were watching music videos by artists like Michael Jackson and... read full bio
Pretty Girl, a producer, performer and DJ, infuses the club with passion by her heartfelt creations and compelling live performance. PG has been making waves in her native Naarm (Melbourne) and around Australia for the past two years, selling out her headline live performance, serving as Bonobo's primary support act and most recently playing a live concert in front of 6000 fans at... read full bio
McMinnville, Tennessee native Drew Green took the country music scene by storm in 2020 with the release of the hit song “Little More Be Alright,” which pegged high positions on four different Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts. Shortly after, Pandora called Green an “Artist to Watch in 2021.” He’s a family man, having a son whom he dedicated the track... read full bio
Oppidan, unquestionably one of the most rapidly emerging artists in UK Garage, has established a reputation for herself via the fusion of 2-step, 44 NUKG, Hip-Hop, Soul, Grime and UK Bass elements in her own production style. She has releases on the Night Bass, 24 Hour Garage Girls and Steppers Club, and she is an active member of the Kiwi Rekord roster... read full bio
Growing UK artist Noudle is dominating the present club scene, whether it be by performing onstage with Shy One at Glastonbury, backing up Archie Hamilton at Brixton Courtyard, getting ready for Boiler Room's ELAM training or making her festival debut with Worldwide FM. Such an accomplishment shouldn't be shocking because Noudle was raised on dance music. When she was a toddler, browsing... read full bio
