American novelist and diplomat Callista Gingrich has served as the country's envoy to the Holy See. She was raised in a working-class middle-class household and showed an early interest in music, going on to receive a bachelor's degree in music from Luther College in Iowa. She was singing on parade floats at the time, which caught the notice of the local... read full bio
The Babylon Bee, the most dependable and factually correct news source in the world, is led by Seth Dillon. The Bee satirizes real-world events and notable individuals in a manner reminiscent to a typical news media organization. Dillon is now fighting for free expression in the public sphere due to his experiences with censorship and deplatforming. He currently gives talks about... read full bio
On The Deep and the Dirty, roots-rock pioneer and contemporary guitar star Eric Johanson uses the blues as a foundation for a more aggressive, expansive sound. Together with producer Jesse Dayton (Rob Zombie, Supersuckers) and a tight power trio, the Louisiana native unleashes a barrage of razor-sharp lyricism and ferocious fretwork. Four solo recordings that all appeared in the Top... read full bio
Pedigo has lived many lives, having been homeschooled in Amarillo, Texas by his truck-stop preacher father; run for Amarillo City Council, as documented by Jasmine Stodel's SXSW-premiering, PBS-acquired film Kid Candidate—and struck up pen-friendships and collaborative partnerships with the likes of Terry Allen, Charles Hayward (This Heat), Werner "Zappi" Diermaier (Faust) and Tim Heidecker. He relocated from Amarillo to Lubbock, which... read full bio
Electronic musician Kyle Domingo, better known as DJ and producer 'GUDFELLA' in the music industry, is from San Diego, California. Gudfella's life has been infused with the power of music from a young age after moving to the United States with his family throughout his formative years after being born in the Philippines. As a result of the influence of... read full bio
The most recent development of the DJ/producer, label and party series Secretsundaze located in London is the Spirit of Sundaze Ensemble. Leading modern artists recreate, record and perform a selection of songs that have been essential throughout Secretsundaze's 20+ year existence, embracing a variety of styles from balearic to synth pop to brit funk. They do this at the nexus of live... read full bio
Mason Dane, an artist from Newcastle, has quickly established himself as a major player in the Australian hip-hop industry and accomplished what many other musicians can only imagine. The rapper has proven that in addition to having a unique stage presence and unique music, he also has a unique personality. He has done everything from releasing his self-biographical EP "Chasing... read full bio
Several members of Diesel Boy attended Sonoma State University in California's wine region, where the band was founded. After releasing four albums for the label and traveling tens of thousands of miles in their Ford Econoline van with a who's who of the era's famous punk groups, they gained enough local notoriety in 1996 to become the first band signed... read full bio
Emmanuel Ethier (Corridor, P'tit Belliveau, Chocolat, Pierre Lapointe) produced Choses Sauvages' self-titled dance-punk debut. The album was warmly welcomed by the Quebec press, reached the top of the independent radio charts in the province, and was nominated for Album of the Year - Alternative at the ADISQ Gala and named Indie-Rock Album of the Year at the GAMIQ Gala. The... read full bio
Uncle Lucius is back in the studio. After a five-year sabbatical, the band returned to select locations around the country to perform soul, job and thunder. Uncle Lucius of South Austin is a dream created by five sonic mercenaries, a clarion call to arms for sincere believers. It's the voice that shakes you out of your slumber, grabs you by the shoulders and yells,... read full bio
The Castellows, a neo-traditional country music trio, are giving the term "family tradition" a literal meaning. The sisters that make up the band—Ellie on lead guitar, Powell on banjo, and Lily on vocals—are from a small, rural Georgia town named Georgetown, although they now reside in Nashville. The Castellows have a classic yet contemporary sound. In addition to sharing the... read full bio
Electronic bassist Bryan, better known as RZRKT (RE-SUR-RECT), is from Laredo, Texas. He adds a melodic touch to the genre by fusing gloomy and inspirational melodies into his music, which is influenced by many other genres and develops into massive bass drops with an original sound. In an effort to advance, he is experimenting with trap, psytrance, future bass and dubstep... read full bio
Euan Manning (vocals and guitar), Oskar Gudinovic (guitar and keys), Aaron Hurley (bass) and Darragh Manning (drums) make up the four-piece County Cork rock band Cardinals. With the recent addition of a third guitarist (Kieran Hurley), the band's shoegaze sound is amplified, resulting in dramatic, wall of sound live performances that contrast violent riffs with thought-provoking lyrics. Cardinals are a band to have... read full bio
The practice of creating music by blending, combining, assembling and creating something you've never heard before while searching for novel approaches to house music is what ANOTR is. Their music is a fusion of the old and the modern, while also hitting the sweet spot between what is created for clubs and what is meant for live performances. They are known for... read full bio
Mitchell Ferguson is a Dallas based alternative rock musician. His music, influenced by Post Malone, Allen Stone and Nirvana, blends beautiful melodies with a rock edge. Mitchell's love of music was fostered in him from a young age, growing up in a family of church musicians. He has performed on stages around the country with country and rock acts, and his talent... read full bio
Midnight River Choir's formation was nothing short of a force of nature, which now communicates flawlessly throughout their live presentations. Labels and comparisons are unnecessary for this band. Their music says a lot about who they are and what they stand for. Their lives have been intertwined by a powerful thread of energy both on and off stage. That energy... read full bio
WAVES is the brainchild of Frankie Grant and Spencer Bridle, who both enjoy creating and performing electronic dance music. Grant oversees live performance while Bridle takes the lead on composition and production, both enhancing the other's ideas. The group's debut track, "Mr. Wilson," has been played on Canadian radio ever since they signed a record contract with Ultra Records. They want... read full bio
The Kendall Street Company from Virginia is no stranger to having a good time. The genre-defying, eclectic rock band has been compared to a variety of artists, including Pink Floyd, Ween, They Might Be Giants, Widespread Panic, Umphrey's McGee, John Prine, experimental psychedelia and Frank Zappa. Each Kendall Street Company performance is an experience unlike any other, with aspects of audience engagement,... read full bio
Houseplant, a band that was formed during the lockdown era, became fully developed after the epidemic as a team of seasoned players with the skills and vision to get things going. They have been releasing songs from their upcoming debut album, packing Louisville and Cincinnati venues and inspiring a devoted following to come out in their support. While they clearly fit the mold... read full bio
Heffner, a band from Athens, Georgia, performs with the pace and energy of a young band but the lyrical insight and musical depth of a much more seasoned outfit with all the ferocity and immediacy of post punk's traditional aggression, some '70s glam and 21st century power pop. With the help of their self-titled first album, they were given additional possibilities... read full bio
