Paleman, a Manchester native who studied jazz at Trinity College of Music and Chetham's School of Music, has quickly risen through the ranks since breaking out of the UK's thriving post-dubstep scene. He immediately rose to prominence as one of the most innovative and creative DJs and producers. His career began with a number of albums on Swamp81, then he worked... read full bio
The most intriguing and exciting endeavor in the European modern jazz scene is Okvsho. The two brothers from Zurich, Switzerland (Georg & Christoph Kiss) that make up Okvsho let their initial musical experience in beat-making and electronic music to influence them. Okvsho originally came to the notice of a larger audience with the Boyoom Connective release of their "Traphouse Jazz EP"... read full bio
The members of Noya Rao are Chris Dagger on bass, Matt Davies on drums, Tom Henry on keys and Olivia Bhattacharjee on vocals. The band blends retro soundscapes with modern songwriting, drawing on both old and new inspirations. An obsession with analog synthesizers combined with an acoustic continuum of voices and percussion produces a genre-defying repertoire of synth-drenched, beat-driven music with... read full bio
Redeyes, a producer from Toulouse, has constantly been at the forefront of the Drum & Bass industry since his breakout, despite the fact that France may be overlooked in the global Drum & Bass scene. Starting out as a DJ, Julien Salvi quickly discovered the studio where he perfected his own style of soulful music. Redeyes' worldwide touring schedule took off... read full bio
POZI are the kind of group that enjoys the creative cycle of destruction and reconstruction. This is demonstrated by PRAH Recordings' second album, Smiling Pools. They are at their most broad on this LP, which comes after a gradual expansion of their sound through two EPs before the frantic, self-imposed minimalism of their first record PZ1. Using a hyper-skeletal sound palette of... read full bio
In the big scheme of uncontrolled artistry, anarchy and the art of being in a band, in all its intricate forms, are nothing more than just child's play for Brighton's Porchlight. With their most recent hit, "Noel," Porchlight rises from the shadows in a world desperate for real rock music. The song, which was produced in east London's Haha Sounds Studio, is... read full bio
Here is a performer who is frequently hailed as Kuduro's new diva. It should come as no surprise that Pongo has made it her mission to continually modernize the history of the genre by incorporating global elements into her music. The ardent dancer, who was born in Angola, was exposed to a wide variety of musical genres as a child.... read full bio
The creator of Noirwave, a musical and cultural phenomenon that draws inspiration from punk aesthetics and the dispersed identities of the modern African diaspora, is Petite Noir. The Belgian-born, South African-raised artist from the Congo currently divides his time between London and Paris. His music combines elements from indie, electronic, afrobeat and alt-r&b. Petite Noir, who has been supported in the... read full bio
Sam Binga is a creative at the confluence of the most dynamic strains of dance music. Since the beginning of the project, the Bristol linchpin has continuously made a distinction between cutting-edge club sounds from all over the world while infusing them with a traditional UK soundsystem sense and a distinctive personality that can only be characterized as his. From the... read full bio
Prague-born composer and sound engineer Rido is known for his original compositions. He became interested in electronic music after hearing The Prodigy's driving rhythms. He relocated to Sydney to attend SAE to study sound engineering. He began to focus solely on creating music and mixing after arriving in Prague. His first worldwide release was "Life is Strange," a soulful tech slammer... read full bio
REES was educated on two topics. The legendary Middlesbrough football team and several authentic underground UK parties. The only ways to spend the time was illegal warehouses, club takeovers and pop-up parties, which led REES down the path of retro synthesizers and kick drums. REES' music is influenced by the dance floor but also shaped by his experiences. With his wide-ranging taste... read full bio
Danno Simpson was born in Dallas and was reared on Colorado's high plains. Danno crafts tales that are driven by stories and pay tribute to the past while appealing to contemporary audiences. He draws inspiration from Texas songwriting luminaries (Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Steve Earle) as well as the mountain music of the Rocky Mountains. After the publication of... read full bio
Fergus James has had a busy couple of years, becoming well-known thanks to his breakthrough hit, "Golden Age," and touring with Ed Sheeran as part of the Divide tour. After winning the triple j Unearthed competition, he played the main stage at Splendour In The Grass, finished his first headline tour (which included sold-out performances in Sydney and Armadale, where... read full bio
Club Angel, which draws heavily from late 1990s UK dance music, uses tight percussion, sampled orchestral stabs and pensive vocals to explore the moodier side of 2-Step, Jungle and Garage. A stunningly self-assured, impossible-to-hold-down debut to the Club Angel project, "Control Dem" explodes with energetic, synchronized percussion, warbling sub-bass and irresistible vocal melodies. It is a workout of rhythmic virtuosity and melodic stickiness.... read full bio
Best known as one-half of highly regarded duo Armand Hammer, ELUCID has also built a strong record of other collaborations and side projects over the past decade: Small Bills with multi-instrumentalist producer The Lasso (Mello Music), Nostrum Grocers with R.A.P. Ferreira (Ruby Yacht), Dirtee Deacon with Von Pea (Blonde Medicine) and self-produced experimental work like Valley of Grace, Bernadette and Seership. Backwoodz... read full bio
There aren't many musicians in the world that can take their listeners to an altogether new universe or create feelings that are so true and raw that you can't help but be mesmerized by their brilliance. One such artist is Malcolm Todd, also known by his stage name Mac. Mac has been destined for success ever since he first began... read full bio
SWIM, Jadagrace and TJOnline of grouptherapy., who were childhood friends before becoming artistic partners, have merged their particular charms to create diverse hip-hop gold. Warming grouptherapy., based in LA, spontaneously emanates, as contrast to many prefabricated performances, robotic in nature, like a home-cooked stew. You can see their inner children shining with delight in the way they boost one another with unconditional love,... read full bio
With their "Flyana Boss challenge," which has players running through a variety of surprising LA sites, like McDonald's and Disneyland, Flyana Boss has captivated millions of people worldwide. Each video is accompanied with their most recent hit, "You Wish," which combines a bouncy, rubbery bassline with the ladies' expressive, high-energy verses. It is simple to understand why they have gained... read full bio
The new Lost Dog Street Band CD Glory, which features a return to the string band's raw, busking-era sound, is a shattering monument to healing, atonement and fortitude. The DIY band, led by songwriter Benjamin Tod and his wife, fiddler Ashley Mae, started out of desperation on the streets of Nashville about ten years ago. Today, they have a sizable national... read full bio
Canaan Cox is the epitome of a triple threat since he is a dancer, actor and artist. It's not surprising that his music blends modern country, pop and a dash of rhythm and blues because he was raised in a musical family. His parents, who are from North Carolina, played Conway Twitty albums for him as his mother and seven sisters made... read full bio
