British soul musician Michael Kiwanuka has a unique style, but has also been compared to other great soul legends such as Bill Withers, Randy Newman, Terry Callier, Otis Redding, Van Morrison The Temptations, and many others. Kiwanuka was raised in North London and is the son of Ugandan parents who escaped the Amin regime. Kiwanuka recorded his debut EP, “Tell... read full bio
Hailing from California, Seven Lions blends pop, trance and dubstep to create some of EDM’s best productions. His Days to Come EP was included on Vibe’s Top Electronic Albums, and rose to No. 10 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Albums chart. Seven Lions’ Worlds Apart EP was another success, featuring “Don’t Leave” with Ellie Goulding. It appeared on the Billboard 200, and... read full bio
As the Swedish House Mafia and Axwell Ingrosso co-founder, DJ, producer, and two-time GRAMMY® Award nominee, Sebastian Ingrosso has continually enthralled audiences. He grew up in Stockholm and as a teenager founded his own record label, Refune Records. His Mode Machine EP and hits like "Yo Yo Kidz" and "Click" caused a stir. He joined the Swedish House Mafia alongside Axwell... read full bio
The Raconteurs—Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler—were semi-hibernating when they put together the collection of killer tracks that became HELP US STRANGER, their third studio album and first release of new material in over ten years. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top 200 in its first week of release. Benson and White serve... read full bio
"Coheed and Cambria is a band completely different than any other. Their songs tell a very long story. Their story is an ""ongoing saga of an alternate intergalactic netherworld, its main characters being an archetypal husband and wife named Coheed and Cambria"". Their two albums ""The Second Stage Turbine Blade"" and ""In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3"" have sold... read full bio
Since their formation in 1998 Louisville, Kentucky’s My Morning Jacket have grown from being one of America’s most promising young bands to one of the world’s most beloved rock bands. From their debut full-length (1999’s The Tennessee Fire) through their Grammy-nominated fifth album (2008’s Evil Urges) the band has taken risks which each release, always choosing the musically adventurous path. MMJ... read full bio
The Flaming Lips are an American rock band from Oklahoma City. Their sound contains lush psychedelic rock but their lyrics include more of a space rock feel to them. They are known for having very strange album and song titles. What really makes them stand out is their live shows. They will always include funny costumes, balloons, puppets, complex stage... read full bio
"Lyle Lovett: A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Lovett has appeared in 13 feature films, and on stage... read full bio
Blackbear is an alternative hip-hop/R&B artist from Piston, Pennsylvania. He has worked with other popular music artists like Gnash, Justin Bieber, G-Eazy, Mike Posner, James Blake, Maejor Ali, Palisades, Machine Gun Kelly, Mod Sun, Childish Gambino, Pharell Williams, and Linkin Park. Most notably, he helped pen Justin Beiber's No. 2 Billboard Hot 100 hit, ""Boyfriend"". Blackbear also produced the title... read full bio
House of Pain frontman EVERLAST (born Erik Schrody) began to make his mark in Hip Hop history books in the 1980's, where he became a front line "Syndicate Soldier" in ICE T's RHYME SYNDICATE. His association with the "Original Gangster" led the young MC to a lucritive contract with Warner Bros Records, who released his debut album, FOREVER EVERLASTING. After... read full bio
The accidental formation of indie folk band, Sylvan Esso, is a testament of a wonderful serendipitous circumstance. Singer Amelia Meath and electronic producer Nick Sanborn were involved in other projects when the two shared a bill in a small club. Amelia asked Nick to remix her work in his fashion and the rest was history. Amelia and Nick both sensed... read full bio
""What is a N.E.R.D N.E.R.D stands for No One Ever Really Dies. The Neptunes are who we are and N.E.R.D is what we do. It's our life. N.E.R.D is just a basic belief, man. People's energies are made of their souls. When you die, that energy may disperse but it isn't destroyed. Energy cannot be destroyed. It can manifest in... read full bio
Basement Jaxx are a British electronic music duo consisting of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe . The pair got their name from the regular night club they held in their hometown of Brixton, London, UK. They first rose to popularity in the late 1990s. As the British Hit Singles & Albums book duly noted ""they surfaced from the underground house... read full bio
For more than three decades, the iconic electronic music duo Underworld has been defying the conventions of dance music. Underworld, which is made up of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, has developed a distinctive sound that skillfully combines rock, trance, and techno components. Since the 1990s, Underworld has earned recognition as one of the most avant-garde and creative electronic music producers.... read full bio
Portugal. The Man is an American indie rock band formed in Wasilla, Alaska in 2004. The band consists of John Gourley (vocals, guitar), Zach Carothers (bass), Kyle O'Quin (keyboard), Eric Howk (guitar), and Jason Sechrist (drums). Portugal. The Man first gained recognition with their 2006 album "Waiter: "You Vultures!"", which was followed by a series of critically acclaimed albums that blended... read full bio
GALANTIS is Christian ""Bloodshy"" Karlsson of Miike Snow, and Linus Eklow aka Style of Eye. The accomplished duo's groundbreaking work as GALANTIS destroys current electronic dance music tropes, demonstrating that emotion and musicianship can coexist with a mammoth sound.The duo has been taking over dance floors and airwaves individually for years. Karlsson has been behind classics like Britney Spears' ""Toxic"",... read full bio
Fleet Foxes are a folk band from Seattle Washington and are led by vocalist/guitarist Robin Pecknold, who created his band in honor of '60s artists as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, the Zombies, and the Beach Boys. Mixing pop with elements of classic rock and British folk, the band started to fine tune their sound as Skyler Skjelset joined the band... read full bio
In 2008, Greg Gonzalez founded the American fantasy pop group Cigarettes After Sex in El Paso, Texas. Gonzalez's voice, which has been referred to as "androgynous," the band's ethereal, limerent, and frequently dream-like musical style, and lyrics frequently themed on themes of romance and love are all things that make them well-known. Cigarettes After Sex, who are promoted as an... read full bio
Marillion is a rock band from Buckinghamshire. They formed in 1979, establishing themselves in the post-punk British music scene. Their commercial success took the band through the 80s and 90s to now with a flurry of top hits, acclaimed reviews, and international tours. The band is currently made up of members Steve Hogarth, Steve Rothery, Mark Kelly, Ian Mosley, and... read full bio
Hedley is a band from Vancouver that consists of Jacob Hoggard, Dave Rosin, Tommy Mac, and Jay Benison. Their most famous singles include: “Never Too Late”, “Cha-Ching”, “Invincible”, “Kiss You Inside Out”, and “Wild Life”. The band got their name from the unincorporated community of Hedley, British Columbia. They first got their name out when Hoggard went on the show... read full bio
