As an Oslo-based student at a sports college, Sunniva Lindgård came up with the SASSY 009 name first created as a throwaway SoundCloud account. "I was given the option of choosing a wholly different course, and I chose music. My teacher said, 'OK, today you're going to learn how to produce music'." Lindgård fell head over heels. Being the child of two classically educated musicians,... read full bio
Rochelle Jordan seems ready to become well-known to people outside of the progressive electronic R&B crowd. The discography of the singer is flourishing. She had opened for Jessie Ware in the United States and was sampled by Special Request ("Soundboy Killer"), Childish Gambino ("Telegraph Ave.") and fellow Torontonian Drake ("Club Paradise"). Play with the Changes, an album with more vocal, lyrical and... read full bio
Reinier Zonneveld, one of the most popular techno producers right now, has dominated the modern scene with his distinctive approach on the genre. His bright sound is garnering him followers from all over the world. He is well known for his powerful live performances that only feature his own productions at important festivals and sold-out clubs on all regions. He... read full bio
A native of the United States, Justine Indira Skyers is better recognized by her stage name, Justine Skye. Skye, whose initial notoriety came via Tumblr, decided to pursue a career in the music industry when she was 19 years old and received a recording contract with Atlantic Records. Skye's Jamaican parents brought her into the world on August 24, 1995,... read full bio
Annegret Fiedler has been making electronic melodies to accompany her daydreams for as long as she can recall. She became Perel, an electronic producer, vocalist and DJ who spent most of the 2010s defining her style by drawing on her early love of melancholy synth pop and new wave. Perel has performed extensively as a live act and DJ, from the... read full bio
It's safe to say that Creation Records founder Alan McGee has an ear for up-and-coming guitar bands, having played a significant role in the rise to fame of groups like My Bloody Valentine, Primal Scream and Oasis. Guitarist Sean Connelly messaged him on Instagram with the message, "McGee: We're the punk rock version of the Streets," which is how he first... read full bio
Though much has been said about AHI's years spent backpacking throughout the world, from the jungles of Trinidad to the hills of Ethiopia, Prospect, the extraordinary new album from the globetrotting singer/songwriter, is the tale of an even more profound journey: an internal quest for understanding. The compilation, which was recorded in Nashville with GRAMMY-winning producer Paul Mabury, is audacious... read full bio
From Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Juan Pablo Rivera (also known as Pink Pablo) is a self-taught singer-songwriter and producer. He grew up playing guitar and piano at family gatherings and the nearby church after being born into a musical household. He started making rhythms and recording songs by himself in GarageBand at the age of 14. During his time in... read full bio
The artist Jaime James stands behind the unknowable, yet the project comes to life on its own. LOUTA contains his motions but goes beyond them, just as Jaime's reputation expands into many fields, fusing music in various roles—composer, vocalist, producer, DJ—with acting, visual arts and the creation of concerts. Three studio albums—the self-titled Louta, Enchastre, which took home the prize for Best... read full bio
Latin musician Lary Over was born in Puerto Rico, the birthplace of urban music. The performer has established himself as one of the pioneers and founding members of the underground genre, which now brings in millions for the business. By building a strong fan base, sticking to his distinctive style and remaining true to himself, the young composer has in less... read full bio
An upcoming rapper from North London named Clavish first gained attention with a freestyle he performed in a car that was shared by ImJustBait and quickly went viral online. Following that, he finally dropped his debut track, "All These Funds." After taking a brief sabbatical from music, Clavish returned with two more songs and his fans were ecstatic. Clavish appeared on Mixtape... read full bio
In addition to being a singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, Grammy-nominated artist Bleu (formerly Yung Bleu) has also established himself as an entrepreneur. With his sophisticated rhymes as a rapper and sensuous R&B crooner under the alias Bleu Vandross, Bleu has continued to amass a vast fan base of millions of people worldwide since breaking into the music industry with his... read full bio
Sharp ticks and clacks are grouped around rounded pops and guttural rumbles in Backroad Gee's bars and raucous choruses. He skillfully transitions from brash street brags and tongue-rattling sound effects before returning to a throaty coo that wouldn't sound out of place in a chapel. The best illustration of this innovative strategy is found in Backroad's breakout single, "Party Popper." After... read full bio
Ashwarya may be a newcomer, but it doesn't stop her debut albums from receiving praise comparable to that of a well-established artist. Her debut song, "Psycho Hole," received a barrage of enthusiastic reviews when it was published earlier this year, prompting comments that she was the "next big and unique thing in Australian pop." 'Psycho hole' enhanced sounds from a dark,... read full bio
ArrDee, who is quickly emerging as one of the most talented and exciting young rappers in the UK, is headed for the big time. He has already won over crowds all around the country with his charming flair, but he is now ready for more. Since he was a young boy, ArrDee has been motivated to become an MC and this... read full bio
Aitch has had a fast-paced few years, from his initial success with "Straight Rhymez" to appearing on The Face's cover. In that short period of time, he's had six top 10 hits, a string of incredible collaborations with artists like Stormzy, Young T and Bugsey, Russ and Tion Wayne, Ed Sheeran's global hit "Take Me Back To London" and last year's... read full bio
Avant Garde Club, sometimes known as AG Club, is a 14-person collective of artists from the East Bay that includes musicians, filmmakers, directors, content producers, photographers and designers. The club feels you must always think beyond the box if you want to be considered avant garde. New musicians are experimenting with ways to express themselves through a variety of influences... read full bio
The singer and songwriter UMI was raised in Seattle, Washington and went to the University of Southern California before quitting to concentrate on music. Her The most well-known song is "Remember Me," which has received over 130 million Spotify streams. She also served as the opening act for Conan Gray's Comfort Crowd Tour. Wilson was born in Seattle to a Japanese mother and an... read full bio
An Australian electronic RnB duo called Night Tales is on a quest to introduce urban culture to the alternative electronic music industry. The pair started working together as soon as they met, and they finally signed a three-single deal with the German label Majestic Casual. Night Tales has amassed more than 12.5 million streams on Spotify, reaching audiences all around... read full bio
Jesse Ahern appears to be a typical guy when he enters the stage, despite wearing a Gretsch guitar across his torso and having an anchor tattooed behind his right eye. It becomes obvious that Jesse could be everyone's friend as he rips through his show, effortlessly rousing brand-new crowds to shout his choruses back in his face. The clenched fists of... read full bio
