American singer-songwriter Angela Kristine Miller is also known by her stage name Zealyn. On the twelfth season of American Idol, she placed third. Weathered, her debut EP, was published on its own. Miller changed his identity and went by the stage name Zealyn. She has since put out two more EPs, Limbic System and A Weekend in Maine. Miller went to... read full bio
Zaxx, otherwise known as Greg Zaccagnino, is a DJ and producer from South Africa. He describes his sound as indie electronic, as it contains indie alternative tones and house vibes. Upon releasing his song Alpha, Zaxx was noticed by the notable electronic artist Tiesto. Since the release of Alpha, Zaxx has risen to fame, now ranked the number two South... read full bio
Zara Larsson is a Swedish pop singer known for winning Sweden's Got Talent at the young age of 10. Following her win, she released her debut EP, Introducing. The album and its single “Uncover” were certified six times Platinum in Sweden, and topping the charts in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Zara has since signed with Epic Records and launched her... read full bio
Zara creates immersive audio experiences by utilizing deep atmospheric rhythms that are inspired by the interplay between sound, energy, and emotion. Her dreamy, psychedelic soundscapes, created through layers of intricate deep techno, DnB, and bass, are what define her sets and mixes. She is well-known in local and worldwide electronic music circuits and communities for her propensity to elicit emotive characteristics... read full bio
Canadian electronic music performer Zanski hails from Ontario and is renowned for fusing heavy social commentary with pounding EDM beats. Although electronica music is frequently associated with happy occasions, Zanski's music offers a novel perspective on the genre by addressing weighty subjects like social anxiety and mental health. Upon Frigid Water, his most recent album, is a must-listen for anyone... read full bio
Zakia is a London-based writer, DJ, and broadcaster who is passionate about history, music, the arts, and mental health. She has produced and presented radio documentaries and podcasts on a variety of subjects, from Caribbean ancestral drumming to schizophrenia and intergenerational trauma to improvisation in the arts, for organizations such as Tate, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and Boiler Room. In... read full bio
Zak David Zilesnick, popularly known as Zak Abel, is an accomplished English-Moroccan musician, singer, and songwriter. Born on March 1, 1995, in London, Zak grew up in Hendon with his mother, Rachel, and attended the Jewish state school Matilda Marks, and University College School, from where he graduated in 2013. Before embarking on his music career, Zak was an English Cadet... read full bio
Magnolia, Texas is a tiny town where Zachary Knowles was raised. After posting a number of covers on SoundCloud while still in high school, he finally published an EP of his own music called "feelings" on all streaming services not long after beginning his freshman year of college. Knowles joined the New York City-based FADER Label. Since then, Knowles has released... read full bio
Zach Witness joined punk bands, became a b-boy, and then a drummer. He started out as a DJ and played in dance clubs before becoming a club king and rocking crowds from East to West Texas in a "Dallas Boogie" moment with more starched down presses. Rappers were drawn to his beats and requested his ear. To get the signal clear, he... read full bio
A new project called yvm3 has been launched. SVDDEN DEATH is a well-known dubstep musician who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his experimental sound that incorporates elements of death metal. He's recently been linked to a new project called yvm3, which is thought to be a trio of DJs consisting of himself, Yakz, and... read full bio
Young drummer and producer Yussef Dayes, one of the most exciting and inventive in the UK, has been deeply immersed in jazz for as long as he can remember. He has been honing his sound ever since his father gave him his first drum set when he was four years old. He is most recognized for his work with his... read full bio
Yung Singh has spent the summer advancing from a local phenomenon to a dazzling continental star, making him one of the most intriguing DJs on the European circuit. Being an open format DJ, Singh's performances can include anything from hip-hop to trance to grime, jungle and DnB mixed with Punjabi folk to garage, UK funk and everything in between. His era-defining Boiler Room set... read full bio
Dallas Cotton, better known as his stage name, Yung Bae, is a musician and future funk producer. Bae started his career as a music producer based out of Portland, Orgeon. He started studying at Oregon State University but left after four months to pursue a musical career full time. Since then, he’s gone to release his debut album entitled, “Bae”.... read full bio
The South East London newcomer Yune Pinku combines restless, textured production with melancholy, syrupy vocals that are layered over UK rave-inspired music. Yunè Pinku has been creating music out of her bedroom for the past four years, only sharing it with her close friends and family. Along with recording herself singing softly, she will often record others yelling on the phone or... read full bio
Three friends in Christchurch, New Zealand, formed the electro-pop group Yumi Zouma as a home recording project. Nevertheless, they soon outgrew their modest beginnings and began to perform live around the globe. Their music gradually changed and by the time of Present Tense, the trio had started to add acoustic instruments and live percussion into their arrangements. They had been balancing... read full bio
Yukon Blonde is an indie rock band based in Vancouver. The Canadian band is comprised of five band members including Jeff Innes, Brandon Scott, Graham Jones, James Younger, and Rebecca Gray. The band draws a lot of inspiration from their British pop heroes, which has lead to their unique blend of indie pop and indie sounds. Front man, Jeff Innes,... read full bio
Yukimi is breaking new ground. This year, she is pursuing her first solo endeavor after achieving fame as the lead singer and percussionist for Grammy-nominated Little Dragon. Yukimi was up in Gothenburg and had a musical upbringing. In high school, she formed Little Dragon with Erik Bodin on drums, Fredrik Wallin on bass, and Håkan Wirenstrand on keys. Performances at Coachella,... read full bio
Vancouver-based and born in Kaifeng, composer, DJ and sound artist Yu Su makes music. Yu Su's emotionally charged creative punches are best characterized as organically groovy jazz-bient voyages between coastlines, drawing from a wide range of "forth world" ambience and left-field dance music. Her delicate, dub-inflected trademark strikes a delicate balance between a variety of luminous and wistful downtempo textures. She is an... read full bio
Yppah (pronounced "Yippah"), also known as Joe Corrales, Jr., released his debut album You Are Beautiful At All Times in 2006. His magnificent debut is a luscious blend of beautiful, often melancholy electronica, breakbeat drum samples, and shoegazed melodies arranged in an evocative soundscape. Yppah’s music frequently combines guitars shoved through massive reverbs/delays, keyboards/synthesizers, live drums, and other techniques, drawing on... read full bio
Marco Sterk, sometimes known as Young Marco, is a DJ and producer, and one of Amsterdam's best-kept secrets. He worked mostly unnoticed on the city's underground dance music scene for much over a decade. He developed his craft here through a number of now-famous residencies, where he earned a reputation for gutsy, genre-defying eclecticism by playing sets that connected the dots between everything from... read full bio
