Seattle-based cascadian elemental & alchemical electronic music duo YAIMA has been active for a while. Members Mas Higasa (guitar, flutes, handpan) and Pepper Proud (vocals), who create a precisely tuned container for their audience, weave a complex and calming musical journey, spanning soundscapes with a familiar yet ancient tune—a genuinely magical encounter. YAIMA's concerts have been praised for "taking the... read full bio
A song for an Apple commercial was chosen by Steve Jobs. Yael Naim's folk-pop song "New Soul" was humble and whimsical, more purposefully analog than technologically advanced. But basically, it was catchy and spread quickly over the world, from the northern and southern hemispheres to the eastern and western. It appeared on three Billboard charts in the United States alone: the... read full bio
Yael Deckelbaum is an activist and singer-songwriter who is Canadian and Israeli with a platinum award. She is regarded as one of the original members of the Israeli folk group Habanot Nechama, whose self-titled CD sold over 40,000 copies and went platinum in Israel. Yael has shared the stage with a number of notable performers, including Gregory Porter, Bobby McFerrin,... read full bio
"Yaeji is a Korean-American electronic music artist from Brooklyn, New York. She is making a name for herself in the electronic music world, blending up a mix of hip-hop, rap, and house music for audiences internationally. She also does a lot of mellow vocals in her music and sings in both English and Korean. Growing up Yaeji would do Djing... read full bio
Yacht is a dance-pop band from Portland, Oregon. The band is comprised of members Jona Bechtolt, Claire L. Evans, and Rob Kieswetter. Yacht rose to fame after they were commissioned for performances at New York based art and technology platform Rhizome. They were later recruited to perform at the Museum of Modern Art’s P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center. Their performances... read full bio
Wye Oak emerged from Baltimore's underground scene to critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic by fusing introspective lyricism with colorful polyrhythmic indie rock and pop. The name of the band, which consists of drummer/keyboardist Andy Stack and singer/guitarist Jenn Wasner, comes from a symbolic tree in Maryland that is 460 years old. Wasner and Stack, who formed the band... read full bio
Father, brother, and son all describe Willy Tea Taylor. His songs are a terrific location to lose yourself because of his amazing ability to sing about complex issues simply. That is mostly a product of his upbringing. Willy's initial love was baseball even though he came from a long family of cattlemen—his grandfather Walt was one of the most admired men... read full bio
Willy Mason is an indie singer and songwriter from the Northeast U.S. Mason specializes in blending folk and rock styles together. His music can be described as bluesy and at times grungy. He’s toured with several successful artists including the likes of Rosanne Cash, My Morning Jacket, Evan Dando, and Beth Orton among others. Willy Mason has also had two... read full bio
Willie Watson is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, harmonica player, actor and found member of the group Old Crow Medicine Show. Watson was born in Watkins Glen, New York and while growing up, listened to all kinds of music from Michael Jackson to Nirvana. He later started playing music in high school with Ben Gould and they both dropped... read full bio
Willie Nile is a singer and songwriter from Buffalo, New York. He grew up in a musically talented family; his siblings played piano, his mother had a deep love for music, and his grandfather ran an orchestra and played the piano with such famous performers as Bill Bojangles Robinson and Eddie Cantor. Later in life, Willie landed a residency... read full bio
William Tyler is an American musician and guitarist from Nashville, Tennessee, who performs a mixture of folk, indie, and pop rock music. Tyler’s father was a songwriter who has written songs for bands and artists such as LeAnn Rimes, S-K-O, and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Tyler always had a passion for music and went on to earn his degree from... read full bio
William Prince is a Winnipeg, Manitoba-based folk and country singer-songwriter from Canada. In 1986, he was born in Selkirk, Manitoba, and as a youngster, his family relocated to Peguis First Nation. Due to the fact that his father was both a musician and a preacher, and that Prince frequently accompanied him on performances in northern Manitoba, music was a constant... read full bio
When many artists discover inspiration when traveling, very few do so with William Matheny's sharp eye and storytelling skills. The singer-songwriter from West Virginia draws inspiration for his own style of Appalachian Americana from truck stops and hotel lobbies, interpreting his encounters through a lens that is both inquisitive and empathetic. That Grand, Old Feeling is Matheny's follow-up to the... read full bio
Poet and folk singer Willi Carlisle sings for the people. Carlisle's great gift for language, like that of his hero Utah Phillips, is about caring for one another and establishing connections through our shared humanity. Carlisle argues that love can actually overcome all obstacles on his highly anticipated second album, the magnum opus Peculiar, Missouri, which features twelve epic songs.... read full bio
Wilderado is a band from Tusla, Oklahoma that consists of members Maxim Rainer, Colton Dearing, Tyler Wimpee, and Justin Kila. The four members all met while in Los Angeles and started making music together. They went on to release their debut EP, “Misty Shrub”. Since then, they’ve released the EP, “Latigo”, their debut album, “Singles”, and most recently, their third... read full bio
Dave Brock comes the closest to capturing the look and spirit of Jim Morrison without being the real thing. The band, Wild Child, knows Jim's moves and raps as well as he did. Their version of The Doors is respectful and accurate and a well done tribute to The Doors. Some have referred to their performance as ""performance art.""... read full bio
Wild Child has that folksy sound that calms your mind and puts a peaceful smile across your face before you can think about it. Their acoustic sound id filled with various forms of keys, guitars, ukulele, a bass, cello, and a trumpet and they have created a sound and an environment that encourages creativity and sing-a-longs. At the 2013 SXSW... read full bio
Whitney is a band from Chicago, Illinois. The group started after members Max and Julien left the band Smith Westerns. They then formed Whitney and released their single “No Matter Where We Go”. Since then, Whitney has added members Josiah, Will, Malcolm, Print, and Charles. Shortly after, Whitney released their single “No Woman” and toured Europe in anticipation of a... read full bio
The rock and roll couple Whitehorse is made up of Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet. The Canadian band is known for its folk rock, but they also include elements of roots rock, alternative country, and blues in their music. Whitehorse are renowned for their flawless songwriting skills, which frequently result in songs about imperfect individuals and anti-fairytales. The Juno Award... read full bio
Whinnie Williams goes by several different names: Jade Williams, Sunday Girl, and of course Whinnie. She is a British pop singer from Sidcup, Greater London, England. Not only is she a very talented singer, Jade is also a highly regarded interior designer and presenter who created the brand Poodle and Blonde. Jade released her debut singles “Four Floors” and “Self... read full bio
