American rock group Relient K is well-known for its contemporary Christian, alternative Christian, and Christian rock music. When they were in their third year of high school and attending Malone University in Canton, Ohio, Matt Thiessen, Matt Hoopes, and Brian Pittman founded the band. The spelling was changed to avoid trademark infringement, but the band's name is a play on... read full bio
The word "kani ka pila" means "invitation to jam together in your backyard" in Hawaiian culture. Eli Smart, a Hawaiian-born singer-songwriter, attempts to capture this vibe on his second EP, Aloha Soul. Throughout his five songs, Eli tries to describe the title, which is both a self-invented genre and an abstract emotion without an equivalent in English. His music, which he... read full bio
Drug Church is a testament to "failing up" and a monument to unintentional success. The band has done more than many of its stuffy, "destined to make it" counterparts by not taking its profession too seriously. Drug Church has left its Albany roots in the rearview mirror and is now living the fast life in LA, following a mid-80s template. The... read full bio
Charlotte Jane may appear commonplace, but she is anything but. An English vocalist from Hull reinterprets soul music in her own contemporary, approachable way. Her hidden world as a child was the music room at her grandparents' house. She was a member of the Voice In A Million choir, which performed at locations like The O2 and Wembley Arena and she was... read full bio
The Bouncing Souls have established a successful career playing anthemic, shout-along punk rock in the traditional East Coast vein. Their music features passionate vocals, full-bodied guitars, lean but catchy melodies and rhythms that can either make you mosh or make you pogo, depending on your mood. The band gained popularity after making their debut in the late 80s by travelling frequently... read full bio
Boston Manor, a five-piece punk, post-hardcore and grunge band from Blackpool are noted for their pop-heavy, emo-tinged vocal harmonies and bright, overdriven guitar work that is similar to the sound of well-known pop-punk acts like blink-182 and Bowling for Soup. In their full-length debut, Be Nothing, they debuted and on consecutive albums like Welcome to the Neighbourhood, Glue and Datura, they continued to develop... read full bio
Berhana, an R&B Pop shapeshifter, is redefining the genre. The musician, who was born in Atlanta and now calls Los Angeles home, has a history in film and his vision is cinematic. He generally regards music as a tool for escape and storytelling. Because of this, HAN, the album, features a narrator who guides the listener through psychedelic soul and minimal... read full bio
Little Green House, the new album from Anxious, was created with the luxury of time, which is something very few bands have when creating their debut record. Grady Allen on vocals, Dante Melucci and Ryan Savitski on guitars, Sam Allen on bass and Jonny Camner on drums made up the band. With extensive touring plans put on hold and daily life... read full bio
Akemi, a singer and composer, started creating songs when she was eight years old. But, she didn't take singing seriously until she was in her late teens due to extreme stage fright. Beginning with the single "Your Love," she released her debut EP, "Colour You In," which was composed and recorded while she was in lockdown. Akemi's five-track album has... read full bio
Sean is a well-known public speaker who has delivered speeches at more than 1,500 associations, businesses, and colleges throughout the world, including Dell, Google, and Disney. He has provided thousands of individuals with carefully chosen content, astounding experiences, and lots of laughs. Sean uses a special combination of personal experience and mind-reading to teach his audiences how to establish sincere, fast... read full bio
As the Global Gurus' Top Sales Professional and Master of Influence and Persuasion, the author of the best-selling "Exactly" book series, and the producer of the "Most Listened To" audiobook by the same name, this individual is a recognized leader in the fields of sales, leadership, and communication. With over $1,000,000 in book sales and a LIT Videobook of his bestselling... read full bio
Manchester natives Josh Taylor on vocals, Zack Breen on guitar and Jack Kennedy on percussion make up THE HARA. With their "genre fluid" music, which defies categorization, they continue to sonic innovation and have already established a home on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music playlists. An incredibly successful summer saw them debut at festivals throughout the nation beginning with Download Festival... read full bio
A well-known businesswoman, innovation authority, and New York Times bestselling author is Diana Kander. Diana is a specialist in the subject of innovation and entrepreneurship. She is a senior fellow at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and an assistant professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Missouri. Diana is a well-known keynote speaker and innovation consultant. Her engaging and educational speeches... read full bio
Travis Mills and Nick Gross, who together make up the incredibly prolific duo known as girlfriends, create songs that are both warmly familiar and wholly original. The pair produced not one but two urgent, creative and inspirational albums in less than three years. They've already played a festival with Twenty One Pilots, toured with Mod Sun and Grayscale, opened for Machine Gun... read full bio
FLO became the first group to ever win Radio 1's BBC Sound of and the BRIT Rising Star Award after the release of the British girl group's debut track, "Cardboard Box." FLO became the first band to ever receive the BRIT Rising Star award and they are now following in the footsteps of international artists like Adele, Sam Smith and Celeste who... read full bio
The first couplet on Pianos Become The Teeth's fifth full-length album Drift is as intriguing as it is disturbing, a statement that can be applied to the album as a whole. "Out Of Sight" musically parallels that feeling with layered vocals, atmospheric instrumentation and percussion accents that sound like a crackling fire before the song cautiously surges into a strangely satisfying... read full bio
Pallbearer debuted with a magnificent debut full-length, Sorrow and Extinction, from Little Rock. The album, which felt like a 49-minute gloom movement, fused pitch-perfect old sounds with a victorious modern sensibility that made songs about death and grief feel delightfully jubilant. Pallbearer possessed qualities that many other newer metal bands lacked: great guitar tone, timeless hooks and an actual singer. The band... read full bio
Mom Jeans, from California, present an emotional, heart-on-sleeve combination of emo-tinged indie rock, similar to Modern Baseball and the Front Bottoms, as heard on their debut, Best Buds and subsequent efforts Puppy Love and Sweet Tooth. The group, which formed in Berkeley while attending university, wasted no time in putting together their initial release, a self-titled two-track single. A few demos followed before... read full bio
MICHELLE paints an image of a band captivated by their work, a group capable of blending six distinct viewpoints and backgrounds into one unified, stunning collection, by sharing the sacred space of meals and the private space of dreams. On 14 short tracks, AFTER DINNER WE TALK DREAMS captures what it means for six friends and colleagues to constantly rebuild... read full bio
Matt Ferranti, a multi-talented entertainer, musician and songwriter, understands the value of hard work and seizing every chance. Ferranti grew up in Bay City, Michigan, performing modern Christian music at his father's church before crafting his unique blend of country melded with Detroit R&B. Ferranti immediately created a name for himself in Nashville, grinding away at songwriter sessions and performance rounds,... read full bio
