Too Short was born in LA. His first step into music was when he was appointed the drummer in the school marching band. He was living with his family in East Oakland, and ""the studio"" was his bedroom, where short and his old-school partner Freddy B AKA Fred Benz, started making rap music history by pioneering a totally unique way... read full bio
Equal parts refined Americana, stomp-folk energy, and singer-songwriter intimacy, all infused with Celtic and Western grit. The explosive live performances, disarming stage banter, and melodies that audiences sing back word for word are the foundation upon which Tophouse has grown their fanbase from parking garages to sold-out room. TopHouse maintain their status as a leader in the indie folk genre, emulating... read full bio
The release of "More Life," which peaked at #1 on Beatport overall, received over 6 million streams and spins from influential DJs like Adam Beyer, Claptone, Mat.Joe and Wax Motif, brought TORREN FOOT, a house DJ and producer who was raised on the working docks of Melbourne's inner west, to the attention of the rest of the world. TORREN FOOT is a... read full bio
Torsten Frings is a German former footballer and former manager who has previously been head coach of Darmstadt 98. Frings was born in Wurselen, West Germany, and he began his career playing at youth clubs such as Rot-Weib Alsdorf, Rhenania Alsdorf and Alemannia Aachen. Frings went on to turn professional with Alemannia Aachen and over the course of his career... read full bio
Amadou Diagne has access to centuries' worth of West African music. Uncertified ethnomusicologist Cory Seznec is a musical nomad. A fortuitous meeting during a busking gig in Bath sowed the roots of a partnership that has been developing for more than ten years. With the help of a renowned Arts Council of England grant and the release of their sophomore... read full bio
Preston Oshita, known as Towkio, is a rapper from Illinois. His other stage names include Preston San and Tokyo Shawn. Towkio has collaborated with several well-known rappers such as Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Kaytranda, and Donnie Trumpet. His song, Heaven Only Knows was listed by Stereogum as one of the 5 Best Songs of the Week. Artists such as... read full bio
Tracy Tutor is a real estate advisor who currently works for Douglas Elliman Real Estate where she has become one of the top agents and works with their Sports and Entertainment division. Tutor was born and raised in California and is the daughter of Ronald Tutor who is a successful civil and building contractor. Due to her father being a... read full bio
Travis Kelce is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. Kelce was born in Westlake, Ohio, and began his career playing football, basketball, and baseball, in Cleveland Heights High School. As a football player, Kelce earned All-Lake Erie League honors and went on to play for the University of Cincinnati. While there, he earned... read full bio
The world-famous rapper and record producer Travis Scott originally hails from Houston, Texas. Scott originally signed to Epic Records, but has gone on to sign with Kanye West's GOOD Music production wing known as Very G.O.O.D. Beats. He signed as an in-house producer after appearing on the label's debut compilation album, “Cruel Summer”. The following year, it was announced he... read full bio
Rapper Tre' Amani was born and raised in Columbia, Maryland. His single mother, who raised him and his three siblings, greatly affected his love of music by playing timeless songs by iconic musicians during his early years. Tre' had little choice but to march to the beat of his own drum in order to promote self-expression, originality and the value of... read full bio
The Texas country rock group Treaty Oak Revival has its roots in the central region of West Texas. The members of the group are Cody Holloway, Andrew Carey, Jeremiah Vanley, Lance Vanley, and Sam Canty. They have created a distinctive sound that defies simple classification thanks to their varied musical backgrounds. Treaty Oak Revival creates a raw, pleasantly unpolished vibe... read full bio
Chicago-based DJ/Producer Très Mortimer has excelled in the dance music industry since his affiliation with Diplo’s Mad Decent label. His successful tune 'BAMBU' has been included by prominent DJs globally and at festivals such as Burning Man. Since that time, he has performed alongside The Chainsmokers, CID, Chromeo, Dombresky, Nitti Gritti, Westend, Steve Aoki, Bryce Vine, and numerous other prominent... read full bio
Trevante Rhodes is an American actor best known for his roles in films such as, Chiron in “Moonlight”, Ben in “12 Strong”, Nebraska Williams in “The Predator”, and as Tom in the Netflix film “Bird Box”. Growing up, Rhodes actually was a track and field sprinter and won a gold medal during this time. He went on to study kinesiology... read full bio
Tricia Rose is a renowned American sociologist and author who has made a significant impact in the field of hip hop studies. Born on October 18, 1962, she is a pioneering scholar in the examination of the intersection of pop music and gender. Tricia Rose's works have been instrumental in shaping the way that hip hop is understood and analyzed... read full bio
Before establishing himself as a solo artist, Tricky began his career with fellow Bristol legends Massive Attack. He established himself as a mainstay in the electronic scene in the 90s with his characteristic raspy vocals and mesmerizing production style, garnering praise for his breakthrough debut, Maxinquaye, as well as for albums like Pre-Millennium Tension and Angels with Dirty Faces. In... read full bio
With a comic twist as brilliant as the Hollywood sign, Trish Suhr is a former Southern belle who is now a California dreamer. This Kentucky girl, who was originally from the Appalachian mountains, traded her sweet tea for green juice, but she never lost her ability to tell a good story. Trish's journey has been as wild and unpredictable as a... read full bio
Tristan MacManus began dancing in his hometown of Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland before moving on to compete around Europe, eventually winning numerous Juvenile, Junior and Amateur competitions. After appearing in Ella Enchanted, he performed in theatre productions throughout Ireland, most notably in the Cork City Opera House and The Gaiety Theatre, including Bryan Flynn's production of Oliver! and Aladdin, among... read full bio
After high school, Tritt moved to the West Coast to pursue a degree in talent management and music production. But he quickly discovered that acting on stage was what he truly wanted to be doing. Tritt began playing the guitar at an early age, receiving instruction from his father and his neighborhood guitar store. Tritt cites Motörhead, Ozzy... read full bio
For his efforts to combat wasted food, Tristram Stuart has won the Sophie Prize, an international environmental honor. Tristram has developed into a well-known advocate after the critical acclaim of his first book, The Bloodless Revolution and has worked in a number of nations to help reduce the environmental and social impact of food production. He showed that Western nations waste up... read full bio
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog made his entrance into the world of comedy by insulting everyone from Star Wars fans to the entire state of New Jersey at a Bon Jovi concert (including hisown kind at The Westminster Dog Show). He has become a staple at award shows and Late Night talk shows, including the MTV Movie Awards and Late... read full bio
Troy Kotsur, an Oscar-winning actor, made history by becoming the first deaf person to ever get the honor for his portrayal in CODA. Kotsur has been playing and directing for more than twenty years. He is a distinguished member of the Deaf West Theatre, where he has been in productions of A Streetcar Named Desire, Of Mice and Men and Cyrano.... read full bio
Growing up in rural Arizona as a third generation rancher, Troy has lived the life of the American cowboy. The work ethic ingrained in him as a child, along with the influence of his musical idols – Dwight Yoakam, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Springsteen - have molded him into a truly unique and driven artist. A million nights in every roadhouse... read full bio
TRSH, an emo band from the Midwest, released their new track, "Garbage Fire", filled with remorse and self-loathing, that draws heavily from its hardcore-emo roots. The band's ebb and flow alternates between hardcore and basement emo and reflects its instability into its musicality. TRSH has a seductive resemblance to Hot Mulligan and Modern Baseball.... read full bio
Direct, open and forthright, TS Graye is a musician unafraid to utilize her lyrics to address intense feelings and difficult subjects. In her self-titled debut EP, the vocalist expresses her dreams and worries with piercing honesty. For Graye, the EP serves as an unflinching investigation of what it means to be a woman, including issues like anxiety feelings and the challenges... read full bio
Tucker Wetmore is a skilled singer-songwriter who is well-versed in country music. From his small-town upbringing in the rural American Northwest to his collegiate football career in Montana, his life has evolved similarly. After suffering an injury that curtailed his chances of pursuing a professional career, Tucker returned to his hometown of 2,700 Kalama, Washington, and picked up his guitar.... read full bio
Manchester's Tunde gained notoriety for his complex flow and passionate topics, which were influenced by 2000's U.K. road rap and 90's U.S. West Coast hip hop. Olu Baba Tunde, who was raised in Chorlton on the city's south side, had difficulties from a young age. By the time he was five years old, he periodically had to relocate with his mother... read full bio
Tunji Ige is a young rapper from Philedelphia. He attended West Chester University, and he started writing music during his college years. His first mixtape is entitled The Love Project, and it was welcome with positive reviews from music lovers and critics alike. He has also released his debut EP entitled Missed Calls and another mixtape entitled King of July... read full bio
Two Friends is an American DJ and producer duo made up of Eli Sones and Matthew Halper whom are based in Los Angeles. The duo met in school while growing up and during a trip to Coachella at the Sahara Tent they gained a fascination with electronic music and went from there. Matt was always more into rock and Eli... read full bio
Ty Myers is a singer-songwriter from Dripping Springs, Texas, who is now under the management and development of Starstruck Entertainment and Narvel Blackstock in Nashville. Ty was raised on the family cattle ranch as the sixth generation, just west of Austin. Since he could walk, he has been singing, and at the age of eight, he began creating songs and took... read full bio
Tyler Childers is an American singer and songwriter from Kentucky. Inspired by his childhood home, the people, the landmarks, and moments that encapsulate it, Childers creates authentic country music. His songs are filled with lightness and darkness, showing audiences a glimpse of Childer’s two-toned life. Childers started his career singing in his local church choir. This influenced him to learn... read full bio
Rising country music star Tyler Halverson has a distinctive sound that combines contemporary music with traditional country and western music. Tyler was born and reared in a tiny town in South Dakota, where he developed a lifelong passion of music. As a youngster, he started playing the guitar and writing songs. Tyler made the decision to follow his aspirations at the... read full bio
Tyler Johnston is a Canadian actor who is best known for playing Stewart in the Canadian television comedy series “Letterkenny,” and for playing Danny Lubbe in series “Less Than Kind.” Johnston was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, and he began acting on stage in his high school’s theatre productions. Moving from stage to on screen, Johnston made his television... read full bio
Tyler, The Creator, is a rapper and record producer from California. Born in Ladera Heights, he rose to prominence as the leader and co-founder of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future. He has rapped on and produced songs for nearly every Odd Future release. Tyler also creates all the artwork for the group's releases and said in an interview... read full bio
Tyson Chandler started his career with the NBA playing for the Chicago Bulls, after which he played for the New Orleans Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks. He played with the United States national team in the FIBA World Championship, where they won the gold medal. He also participated in the Summer Olympics as the U.S. team’s... read full bio
As one of the leading Australian club producers influencing the global electronic scene, Uberjakd recently signed contracts with Laidback Luke's Mixmash, Ministry of Sound Australia, and Steve Aoki's Dim Mak. Uberjak'd has performed at some of the world's most renowned events and festivals in the last few years, including WMC, Stereosonic, Webster Hall New York, Pacha Ibiza, Sydney, and many... read full bio
Ukonwa Ojo is the senior vice president and global chief marketing officer for MAC Cosmetics, the number 1 makeup brand in the world. Ojo has previously earned her B.S. in Business Administration from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and has also earned her M.B.A. in finance, marketing and international business from Kellogg School of Management. She began her career working as... read full bio
During the STS-9 mission, Ulf Merbold made history by being the first non-American to fly aboard the Space Shuttle. He served as the Crew Interface Coordinator (CIC) and backup Payload Specialist on the Space Shuttle Spacelab German D-1 mission. After transferring, Merbold worked for ESA as a project manager on Columbus, the European laboratory for the International Space Station, at... read full bio
Chicago's Umphrey's McGee has cultivated an impressive presence both live and in the studio. Umphrey's boasts regularly sold-out shows from coast-to-coast and nearly all of their live shows available digitally. The band continues to draw in new listeners with their singular style: virtuoso playing and acrobatic tempo changes and rhythmic shifts complimented by dazzling song craft and composition, memorable hooks,... read full bio
Active Duty Airmen make up the seven-piece electric, high-energy rock group STARLIFTER. This vibrant ensemble is made up of people from all around North America and is stationed with the Band of Mid-America. When you hear your favorite rock, pop and country songs from the past 40 years in a brand-new way, you'll be left wanting more and wondering what they'll... read full bio
Utah Symphony is one of the finest symphonies in the United States. Their distinctive performances are known world wide. It also has a long history of recording as well. . Maurice Abravanel Hall, current home of the Utah Symphony, is acclaimed as one of the world's great concert halls - having won awards for both superb architecture and extraordinary... read full bio
The Midwest's own couture clown, Utica Queen, is here to bring art, fashion and fun. The RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 star is a native of the small Minnesotan town of Utica. She has captivated audiences with her passionate performances, exquisite custom outfit designs and Vogue appearances. The designer, costumier, artist or eccentric is sure to brighten your day with color, great style and... read full bio
Valee is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He’s best known for his most recent mixtape, “1988”, which caused him to be signed to Kanye West’s record label, GOOD Music. Since then, he has released his first EP, “GOOD Job, You Found Me”. Apart from his most recent work, Valee has also released five other mixtapes. Some of his most... read full bio
American lawyer, businesswoman, and civic leader Valerie Jarrett is best recognized for serving as President Barack Obama's senior advisor for the longest period of time. She was in charge of directing the Obama Administration's initiatives to improve middle-class access and advance the American economy during her time in office. Additionally, she served as the White House Council on Women and... read full bio
Valerie Kondos Field, also known as Miss Val, is a notable gymnastics coach. With no background in gymnastics, Miss Val made a name for herself in the gymnastics world by learning about her athletes at a scale unlike any other. Instead of focusing on winning or losing, Miss Val offers the advice of taking control of your personal outcomes. Miss... read full bio
Jesse Hughes, better known as his stage name, Vanic, is a Canadian DJ and producer from New Westminster, British Columbia. Vanic performs a mixture of future bass, trap, and house music and at the age of four, he began learning how to play the piano. Later on in life, he found a love for metal music and then later began... read full bio
Stand-up comedian, host, author and authority on the entertainment industry Vannessa Jackson is currently employed with Saturday Night Live as a writer. She was contributing to Season 2 of A Little Late With Lilly Singh prior to that. She also served as the fourth season's Writing Apprentice for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She developed her writing and celebrity snooping abilities... read full bio
Dr. Lad is the head of The Ayurvedic Institute, recognized as one of the leading Ayurveda schools and Ayurvedic health spas outside of India. Vasant Lad brings a wealth of classroom and practical experience to the United States. A native of India, he served for three years as Medical Director of the Ayurveda Hospital in Pune, India. He was Professor... read full bio
Andrew Loog Oldham discovered the British lyricist Vashti Bunyan. She recorded a song for Decca called "Some Things Just Stick In Your Mind" (written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards), which was mostly unnoticed in its time. Her subsequent recordings of her own songs went unnoticed in a similar way. The pair's buddy Donovan was planning to start an artists' colony... read full bio
Kelsey Regina Byrne, popularly known by her stage name Vérité, is an American singer and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York City. She was born on May 6, 1990, in Orange County, New York, where she was raised by a father who was a rock musician. Her passion for music began at a young age, and she started performing at local... read full bio
Vessels are an electronic band from West Yorkshire, England. Vessels band is comprised of five band members: Lee J. Malcolm, Martin Teff, Tim Mitchell, Tom Evans, and Peter Wright. Their unique sound is often described as electronic post-rock, but the band continues to push the boundaries of their post-rock foundation. BBC Radio 1 has referred to Vessels as one of... read full bio
Vic Mensa is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. Mensa’s career took off when he collaborated with Kanye West on Kanye’s album ‘The Life of Pablo’. After collaborating initially, the two collaborated again on the track ‘U Mad’ which was released on SoundCloud. Gaining recognition in the rap world led Mensa to collaborating with Skrillex, Jahlil Beats,... read full bio
At the young age of eleven, Victoria Arlen was diagnosed with two uncommon illnesses called Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis and Transverse Myelitis, which significantly altered her life. Victoria abruptly lost her ability to talk, eat, walk, and move—a very uncommon occurrence. For almost four years, she was "locked" inside her own body, unable to move or speak, but fully aware of... read full bio
British rock group Video Nasties are well known for their distinctive sound, which separates them from their contemporaries in the North West scene by fusing hard-hitting riffs with a hint of melancholy and up-tempo rhythms. Damian Von Talbot's sharp vocals and a synthesizer with a John Carpenter feel add to Video Nasties' heavy and eerie live performances. The band's sound is... read full bio
Carrying the history of the famed Texas songwriting tradition, Vincent Neil Emerson acts as a torchbearer. He has created a style that is refreshingly genuine and wholly his own, paying homage to the plain truth-telling and enduring resonance of his songwriting inspirations like Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, and Steve Earle. Emerson's newest record, the amazing self-titled LP produced by... read full bio
"Virgil Albloh is a designer, DJ, and founder of Milan-based fashion label, Off-White. Abloh began his creative career at the Illinois Institute of Technology as an Architecture major. He soon moved in to the creative arts, interning at Fendi Roma. He later decided to start up the companies Pyrex Vision and Off-White. As close friend of Kanye West, Abloh was... read full bio
A cool, classic beauty, with an exuberant flair for the dramatic, Virginia Madsen is one of Hollywoods most versatile and unique actresses. Virginia received amazing reviews for her Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated performance in Alexander Paynes newest film, Sideways. Her latest role is of producer and narrator of I Know a Woman Like That, written and directed by... read full bio
Virtual Self is an American DJ and record producer who was formerly releasing music under the name Porter Weston Robinson. He has released multiple number one singles across several electronic genres including electro-pop and synth-pop. Robinson was ranked seven in Billboard’s 21 under 21 list and DJ Mag has included Robinson in their Top 100 DJ’s list for seven consecutive... read full bio
Vittorio Grigolo is an Italian operatic tenor from Arezzo, Italy, that was raised in Rome. Grigolo began singing when he was only four years old and by the time he was nine he gained attention for busting out into a rendition of “Ave Maria” while at the optician. His optician talked him into auditioning for the Sistine Chapel Choir and... read full bio
Voice of Baceprot, or simply VOB, are a female-only rock band from Garut, West Java, Indonesia, who have been making music together since 2014. Band members Firda Marsya Kurnia (vocals/guitar), Widi Rahmawati (bass), and Euis Siti Aisyah (drums). In addition to Sundanese, they also sing in English. An equivalent Sundanese word for "noisy" is baceprot. It's supposed to be emblematic... read full bio
Since Reich and Lowe first connected in 2013 at Madame Claude's, a former brothel turned bar in Berlin, Germany, VOLK has gone a long way. Both Lowe and Reich used songwriting as a creative outlet while pursuing their respective degrees in theater and teaching at international schools, respectively. One fateful Sunday, Reich was singing the blues and Lowe was playing... read full bio
Vory, a Louisville-born singer/rapper with a silky and dark R&B sound, initially attracted national prominence when he appeared on the song "Don't" by another native of Louisville, Bryson Tiller. He started releasing his own solo music over the following few years, working with many other musicians, including Cassow, Blu and AD and garnering some major composition credits for Drake and the Carters.... read full bio
Asseem Waajeed (Robert O' Bryant IV), a native of Detroit, is a musician and an educator. B orn to Robert O'Bryant III and Frances Alberta Davis on the Eastside of Detroit, Waajeed was raised in a work-oriented environment thanks to his father's family-owned trucking company and his mother imprinted him musically as a young boy. She frequently played Southern blues while they... read full bio
Wade Bowen is a country/Red Dirt singer from Waco, Texas. Wade began his music career in a band called West 84 alongside his friend Matt Miller. Wade released his first solo album, Try Not To Listen, which became a huge regional success in Texas. With his single “God Bless This Town”, he reached No.1 on the bellwether Texas Music Chart.... read full bio
Reggie Watts, a gifted musician and comedian, and John Tejada, a DJ and producer of electronic music, make up the dynamic musical combo Wajatta. Their unusual name, wa-HA-ta, is a mashup of their last names. The duo describes their music as electronic dance music with influences from New York hip-hop, Chicago house, Detroit techno, and the 1970s. The band's most... read full bio
Wallie the Sensei, an artist from Compton, has established himself as a unique voice of the West Coast through his combination of lived-experience narrative and melodic lyricism. He initially gained recognition when the single "Scandalous" was produced by a spur-of-the-moment mixtape, which was recorded after losing a wager with a friend. The song quickly gained traction online, accumulating over 12... read full bio
Walter McCarty is a retired forward in the NBA. Walter played college basketball at the University of Kentucky. He became a fan favorite in Boston for his gutsy play, hustle, and penchant for making the big shot. Walter was involved in every aspect of the team's community outreach including the Southwest Airlines/Boston Celtics Assists program, United Way of Massachusetts Bay,... read full bio
Warren G is an American west coast rapper who is best known for his breakout song ""Regulate"" which featured his close friend Nate Dogg. The song reached number 2 in the United States and charted worldwide. When he isn't making and writing rap music, he is working as a producer, and a DJ. He has had many songs make it... read full bio
Washed Out is the stage name for Ernest Greene, an American singer/songwriter/record producer. He started out producing songs in his bedroom studio at his parents house ayer moving back in with them after he graduated from college. At the time he also worked with a local band called ""Bedroom"". That helped him win over many music bloggers that were attracted... read full bio
Watkins Family Hour is a joint musical endeavor started by artists and siblings Sara and Sean Watkins. It is frequently performed at the renowned Los Angeles club Largo. The duo has released three studio albums since the introduction of the Watkins Family Hour, starting with their self-titled debut, followed by Brother Sister, and most recently, Vol. II. At Los Angeles's... read full bio
With a harmonica in one hand and a voice that is both rough and smooth, emerging pop-country star Wendell Ray makes a big splash on the music world with his first single, "Bury Me In Key West." This is the first song from his upcoming album, "Blessed and Broken." Wendell's emotional lyrics and energetic performance touch everyone. He sings about regret,... read full bio
Westend is an up-and-coming electronic musician who has been previously need a must-watch artist in the tech-house music industry. Westend is from New York City and he found his love for electronic music and production while studying at Robert Moog’s alma mater. Throughout the course of his career thus far, Westend has released music through labels which include Box of... read full bio
Westerman is a pop singer-songwriter from London, England. Over the course of his career he has released two EPs, “Call and Response” and “ARK”. He gained attention after the release of his single “Confirmation” which featured him on Stereogum’s Artists to Watch. Westerman made his debut at a high school talent show where one of his original songs was well... read full bio
Born in Stockport and currently residing in Leeds, Westislonely was influenced by her older brothers and finds inspiration in rock icons such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Linkin Park. Her stage name was a monument to the loneliness she had come to embrace, and music became her refuge, a light in the darkness where she could escape the crippling anxiety... read full bio
Westlife is an Irish boy band from Sligo and Dublin, Ireland, and currently consists of members Shane Filan, Markus Feehily, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne. Members Egan, Feehily, and Filan were all schoolmates in school and they began performing on stage together in school which is when they formed Westlife. After they decided to form together and pursue a musical... read full bio
Few hip-hop artists have the ability to command a space as purposefully out-of-the-ordinary as Anthony Dixson, a Compton native and Long Beach native whose stage name, Boogie, foreshadows his inherent talent for writing music that is rooted in simultaneously depressing and joyfully uplifting realities. Boogie's kind of rap is as much a credo of the streets as it is a... read full bio
Danny Wheeler, a producer, DJ and broken beat revivalist from West London, goes by the stage name WheelUP. WheelUP has had releases on CoOperation Records, Jamz Supernova's label Future Bounce, his own label Tru Thoughts, as well as boasting remixes for Goldie's Fallen Tree 1Hundred and Wah Wah 45s. He now holds radio residencies on stations including Balami, Worldwide FM and 1BTN.... read full bio
Wheelwright creates music for house parties, bonfires, dive bars, late nights, and early mornings—the highs and the lows. a mix of grunge and country folk with a Southwestern influence that captures his upbringing in Phoenix, Arizona, a desert metropolis. He doesn't write utopian tunes. Without darkness, there would be no light, no joy without some pain, and no thinking without... 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
Whitney Engen is an American soccer player who has been a FIFA Women’s World Cup champion. Engen was born in Torrance, California, and she began her career playing for the youth club Slammers FC. Engen has gone on to play soccer college for the University of North Carolina where she won the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship three times. While in... read full bio
Wick-it the Instigator is a multi-genre DJ and producer. Wick-it is known for being a breath of fresh air in the EDM scene and his SoundCloud page has over 70,000 followers and over 7 million plays. Wick-it features a lot of mixes on his SoundCloud page which get the most views such as mixes of Sublime with Beyoncé, The Pixies... read full bio
Will Myers is an American professional baseball outfielder of the MLB. He had a strong rookie season, winning Rookie of the Year honors. Myers made his debut in professional baseball, when he batted .369 with 5 home runs in 84 at bats with Royals' Rookie League affiliates, the Idaho Falls Chukars and the Burlington Royals. Myers finished the 2010 season... read full bio
One of the funniest people performing today all around the world is Wil Sylvince. He consistently received standing ovations from the audiences during his humorous appearances on COMEDY CENTRAL, HBO'S DEF COMEDY JAM, and SHOWTIME, which is a rare accomplishment for many performers. The Comedy Cellar, Comic Strip Live, Caroline's on Broadway, Stand-Up NY, and the Gotham Comedy Club are... read full bio
Originating in the northern Minnesota forests, Wild Horses blends rock, western, and folk music traditions. Frontman Jed LaPlant, who has roots in the bluegrass music scene in Minnesota, takes inspiration from the straightforward narrative of traditional music while delivering a musically more dynamic and compelling approach. In the same live performance, Wild Horses creates the capacity to captivate audiences with... read full bio
Wilde Drama is a tribute band that features vocalists Danny Wilde and David Gallagher. The group is a tribute band to the rock music of the 70’s and 80’s and they combine their amazing vocalists and harmonies with stellar instrumentals. The tribute band was founded by Matt Zito and David Dee as well as Bill Fishvogt and Fred Benzi. They... read full bio
Wilkinson, one of the most well-known electronic musicians in the UK, is from the lush suburbs of South West London. When his parents gave him a drum set at age 9, he had his first musical experience. Mark "Wilkinson" joined several bands that were performing at locations as far away as the Birmingham NEC and as close as the neighborhood... read full bio
Will Butler is an American multi-instrumentalist and composer who rose to fame performing as a member of the indie-rock band Arcade Fire. Butler was raised in The Woodlands, Texas, and he is a multi-instrumentalist who can play instruments which include the piano, keyboards, synthesixers, bass, guitar, vocals, percussion, trombone, clarinet, and many more. Butler is the grandson of Alvino Rey... read full bio
Will, who grew up in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, knew music would be a big part of his life from a young age. Taking up musical instruments like as guitar, piano, saxophone and clarinet came naturally to the child, but once accomplished and adept, he won a college scholarship and decided to make music his life's job. Will built the basis... read full bio
Will Worden, who was born in Texas, has been able to take control of and tame the country music industry on the West Coast over the past two years, building up to the release of his first full-length LP. Rolling Stone states, "his voice is a cross between Elvis Presley and Gordon Lightfoot," and people all around the world tend... 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
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
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
Willie J Healey is a musician that has done a great job of establishing a distinctive sound and taste in his songs. His writing is open and observant, telling his own and other people's tales in an easygoing and organic style. His music is versatile, crossing genres and flitting between psychedelic, Americana and garage rock. If supporting the artist and exploring... read full bio
The native Texan country singer, Willie Nelson has become an American music icon. He is most known for his song writing abilities. Throughout his illustrious career he has written over 2,500 songs and released almost 300 albums. Willie Nelson started in the music industry as a radio disc jockey and playing various local gigs. Willie Nelson continued to write songs... read full bio
Wilson Cruz is best known for playing the role of Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life, Angel in the Broadway production of Rent, Dr. Hugh Culber in Star Trek: Discovery, and Junito in Noahs Arc. As an openly gay figure, Cruz works with and advocates for LGBT youth and youth of color. He has volunteered at Youth Zone, an online... read full bio
Wilson Phillips is a vocal group consisting of Chynna Phillips and Carnie and Wendy Wilson; children of John and Michelle Phillips of Mamas & The Papas fame and Brian Wilson of the Beach boys. These Southern California girls grew up together in the ‘70s and ‘80s, forming the group out of their love of songwriting and harmonies. The group’s first... read full bio
Winston Surfshirt is an Australian funk and hip-hop band from Manly, New South Wales, that consists of members Winston on lead vocals and multi-instrumentalist, Bustlip on beats, The Bone on trombone, Bik Julio on the bass guitar, Dool on the keyboard, and Mi-K who plays the guitar. The band was started after Surfshirt formed the band as a funk and... read full bio
WizKid is one of the voices behind the summer of ’16 anthem, “One Dance”, along with Drake and Kyla. The wildly popular and catchy pop hit became No. 1 across the world, Drake’s first No. 1 singles in fifteen countries as the lead artist, remained at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for ten weeks total, and was named... read full bio
Wolftyla is an up-and-coming RnB singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California, who rose to fame after the release of her debut single, “Feels.” Her debut single Feels went on to have over 10 million streams throughout several different digital platforms which allowed her to follow that up with several other singles that she released through SoundCloud and included “Crash,” “More Love,”... read full bio
Wonho Chung was born into a musical and unusual household in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His mother is from Vietnam and his father is a well-known physiotherapist from South Korea. Chung was raised in Amman, Jordan, although while coming from an Asian family, his upbringing was entirely Arab. After earning his degree from the Applied Science University, he relocated to Dubai the... read full bio
As the name suggests, Wood & Wire is an acoustic band with a love for pure music played well on stringed instruments. Five years ago, the group exploded onto Austin’s bluegrass and old-time-music scene while quickly gaining a national fan base through appearances at notable festivals like Old Settlers Music Festival, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, ACL Festival, Rockygrass, IBMA World... read full bio
Within the musical scene of west London, all avenues ultimately lead to WSTRN, the trio that restored prominence to the west with their incredibly smooth and chart-topping debut hit "In2." For musicians and fans looking for a more innovative sound, the song became a guiding light. Long before any other group had conceived of it, the single, which was built... read full bio
Wyatt Cenac is an American stand-up comedian and writer who was born on April 19, 1976. Although born in New York City one of the top cities for stand-up comedy, he was raised in Texas. Wyatt Cenac is of West Indian descent. Wyatt attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill then moved to Los Angeles to pursue his... read full bio
Wyatt Ellis, who was up not far from the Great Smoky Mountains, first heard the mandolin during Bobby Osborne's famous solo on the Osborne Brothers' timeless bluegrass song, "Rocky Top." It was the Tennessee bluegrass anthem that Wyatt first heard as a young child and decided to learn how to play the mandolin. It was difficult for him to find... read full bio
Wyatt McCubbin is a singer-songwriter who hails from southwest Ohio, where he first started writing songs and performing live. Wyatt has performed as the opening act for a number of famous musicians, including Merle Haggard, George Jones, Charlie Daniels, Dwight Yoakam, Easton Corbin, The Kentucky Headhunters, Josh Turner and more. Since relocating to Nashville, Tracy Lawrence, John Schneider, Josh Ward, Jake Worthington, Jacob... read full bio
Wyatt Russell is a former professional hockey player and currently and American actor. Russell is son of two very successful actors, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. Russell had his earliest roles on films “Escape from L.A.”, which was unaccredited, and the film “Soldier”. He wasn’t seen in any other films or television series for several years and played hockey as... read full bio
West London-born and raised, rap artist Xadi is putting his own unique take on the genre. Xadi is the epitome of a self-made musician. He taught himself how to play the guitar using YouTube tutorials when he was just 13 years old and he currently produces all of his EPs and singles. All of Xadi's music is self-produced, mixed and mastered, and... read full bio
Xiu Xiu was born on a dance floor; entered the club by itself and left by itself. Jennifer Lopez, the first Xiu Xiu song, was recorded that evening. Every song in the album would always be about specific incidents in the band members' personal lives, the lives of those close to them, and the social and political issues that shape and... read full bio
Xzibit is a performer also a platinum recording artist first and foremost, and also a superstar. X is the founder and West Coast Hip-Hop. Considered by many to be an underground classic rapper. With his vibrant personality, Hollywood often shows interest in the MC. His stint as the host of MTV’s overwhelmingly successful Pimp My Ride led to X... 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
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
Yam Haus began in Minneapolis, Minnesota back in 2017 when high school friends Lars Pruitt, Seth Blum, and Zach Beinlich met Jake Felstow while attending college. The band members subsequently quit their day jobs: Zack postponed his master’s program, Jake left his healthcare company job, Seth left his pre-med studies, and Lars said goodbye to a church music gig. It... read full bio
French-Cameroonian singer, songwriter, producer and mix engineer Marjorie Bassong creates and records her music in her North London bedroom as well as her family's house in France under the alias YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB. She was up in Limoges, a university town in west-central France. Her debut EP, I Thought I Knew You, Boy Was I Wrong, was inspired by the coming-of-age films she... read full bio
YaSi is a young singer and songwriter from Denver, Colorado, noted for her distinctive style and inspiring lyrics. YaSi was born Yasmeen Al-Mazeedi. YaSi was born in 1998, grew up in a musical family, and at a young age she learned to play the piano and compose music. She pursued her education at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she... read full bio
Olly Alexander has established himself as one of the most innovative modern pop artists in the world as Years & Years. The singer, actor, fashion icon and cultural trailblazer has released three wildly successful albums to far, garnered five Brit Award nominations, over five billion worldwide streams and performed victorious gigs at venues like Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage and The O2 Arena. Olly... read full bio
Yeek is an up-and-coming genre-bending artist who blends genres such as hip-hop, indie, and R&B together. Over the years Yeek has released three albums, “Love Slacker”, “Sebastian” and “IDK WHERE”. Some of his most popular songs include, “Only In the West”, “Cleaner Air”, “Sad Summer”, “Your Loss”, and more. Yeek had a passion for music since he was a kid... read full bio
Yellow Brick Road is an American rock cover band with a popular act in Las Vegas. The band built a fan base originating as a specialty Elton John tribute band. Now Yellow Brick Road performs classic rock hits from various rock bands. They are now considered Las Vegas’ #1 Classic Rock Band. The band excites audiences with a dynamic... read full bio
David Kahalani's music mixes styles from all around the world. He mixes Yemen and West African style music with contemporary funk and mambo including some deep soul and a powerful voice. He is also known as Yemen Blues, which is composed of him and his band that tour around playing the blues, funk and even Classic Opera. David and his... read full bio
YING HUANG Biography Chinese soprano Ying Huang was selected for the title role in the film version of Puccini's Madama Butterfly," under the musical direction of James Conlon, that premiered in November 1995. She made her Western concert debut in March 1995 with the G_rzenich Orchestra in Cologne under the direction of Mr. Conlon, and her United States debut at... read full bio
Yoenis Cspedesis a professional baseball outfielder of Major League Baseball. Cespedes for the A's at his usual position of center field, but was later moved to left field upon the return of veteran center fielder Coco Crisp. Cespedes had hit his first walk-off home run on June 21 against the Los Angeles Dodgers with the final score of 41,... read full bio
Yosuke Kubozuka is a Japanese actor and musician from Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan. Kubozuka started his career as a model and during this time, he modeled for several magazines and television commercials before moving into his acting career. As an actor, Kubozuka later made his debut playing Ryuichi in the television series “Hen”. Since then, he’s gone on to play Yoshito/Kikuchi... read full bio
