Skillibeng is the genre's current king and dancehall is once more a major force. He has made a reputation for himself in his own Jamaica over the past few years and he now has his sights set on ruling the music business outside of the Caribbean. The captivating Crocodile Tooth The Album, Skillibeng's debut album and his recent signing to RCA Records are... read full bio
Sama' Abdulhadi, the first Palestinian DJ to achieve global recognition, began her career in Beirut's burgeoning techno scene. Inspired by local and international DJs, she honed her high-octane, full-bodied techno set, which she describes as "Berlin techno, but I perceive it in a Lebanese way." Beirut was her training and testing ground, but her Boiler Room debut in Ramallah in 2018... read full bio
Moore Kismet is a young, non-binary music producer, DJ, and artist known for their unique fusion of electronic music and experimental sounds. Born in Oklahoma in 2004, Moore Kismet, whose birth name is Omar Khaled, was raised in a musical household and developed a passion for music from a young age. At the age of 10, Moore Kismet began experimenting with... read full bio
Moonchild Sanelly, born Sanelisiwe Twisha in c.1987, is a South African musician and dancer. She is recognized for her iconic blue hair and for creating her own music genre, which she calls "Future ghetto punk." Sanelly hails from Port Elizabeth and gained recognition in the Durban poetry and music scene before settling in Johannesburg to pursue her musical career. Sanelly's music... read full bio
Cannons blend breezy pop over dramatic sonic architecture while cycling through emotional ups and downs and shifting between alien electro-soundscapes and evocative vocal broadcasts. The Los Angeles trio of Paul Davis (drums, keys), Ryan Clapham (lead guitar) and Michelle Joy (vocals) elicits both physical and mental activity. Through their music, the group has consistently made escape possible. After putting in a lot... read full bio
German firebrands KMFDM, who sprang from the European underground, were a part of the industrial wave that broke through to the mainstream along with Nine Inch Nails, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult and Ministry. They put greater emphasis on throbbing dance beats and confrontational statements than their darker counterparts, as seen by their flamboyant, propaganda-styled album covers and techno-metal... read full bio
DJ Krush established Japanese hip-hop and is now regarded as one of the most creative creators of beautiful, ethereal breakbeats. The producer and turntablist is renowned for his atypical rhythm patterns and abstract samples from jazz and soul songs; subsequent releases also included arrangements for traditional Japanese instruments. The producer made his debut with the acid jazz-influenced full-length Krush and as... read full bio
Hatsune Miku, a 16-year-old blue-haired girl with a distinctive voice and extraordinary energy, is a Japanese music sensation. Her unique quality lies in the fact that she is a virtual character that performs on stage using 3D images and a computer-generated voice instead of a real singer. She is the first totally crowd-created virtual talent, with a repertory that is wholly... read full bio
DJ and music producer ALECEO. He records for a number of well-known labels, including Music For Dreams, Pipe & Pochet, Lump, Kosa, Shango, and Café De Anatolia. Over the course of his career, he has produced a vast repertoire that includes singles, albums on vinyl and digital platforms, remixes, and collaborations with musicians from around the world. His sound is a... read full bio
For good cause, Darren Emerson has led the way in electronica, techno, and house music for the past thirty years. This is an addictive and exhilarating concoction of firmly reliable recordings, motivational DJ sets, and an insatiable hunger for the novel and intriguing wherever it may be discovered. Sasha, Depeche Mode, Bjork, and The Chemical Brothers are just a few of the... read full bio
Kristin Velvet has spent the last ten years immersed in the music industry, first as a DJ and promoter in Tokyo and then as the Australian label manager of Domino Records in the UK. As the president of Arms & Legs Records, the label she co-owns with Daniel Steinberg, she is now a key player in Berlin's dance scene. The... read full bio
Ena Mori is a singer-songwriter from Manila who is half Filipino and half Japanese in the pop genre. Ena Mori creates her own sophisticated pop style by fusing her musicality, personal experiences, and views, pushing the dynamic aspect of pop music. Ena Mori signed with Offshore Music and dropped her hit pop EP "ena mori," which is also her debut... read full bio
One of the mainstays of the tech and underground house communities is Dennis Cruz. While training to be a sound engineer, Dennis began to DJ. He had previously assisted various rock bands and hip-hop musicians with their productions in the studio when he was in his 20s. Following his busiest year to date, he has even more in store for the... read full bio
At the peak of his game, Chris Stussy is a DJ, producer, and label owner who has built on early promise to become one of the most intriguing names in the scene. Stussy has emerged as a significant player in the current worldwide house scene, possessing a distinct sound, and he is a Dutch tastemaker who is just getting started. His distinct... read full bio
Vikkstar, also known as Vikram Singh Barn, is a DJ, music producer, YouTuber, and online celebrity. He belonged to the Sidemen YouTube group. He also co-owns Sidemen Clothing, the restaurant chain Sides, the cereal brand Best Breakfasts, and XIX Vodka.... read full bio
Inspired equally by American folk singer Joan Baez and Arab protesting singers like Cheikh Imam and Marcel Khalifé, Emel Mathlouthi, also known as "Emel," rose to fame with her rendition of "Kelmti Horra," or "My Word is Free," during the height of the Arab Spring. The song went on to become a hymn to freedom. Her first CD, "Kelmti Horra," was... 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
Ultravox is a pioneering British electronic band of the 70s and 80s, with fourteen hit singles and numerous platinum records to their name. The group's album Vienna reached No. 3 on the charts, and is still their most successful release to date. The single Vienna" off the album reached No. 2 on the charts, while the album held other top... read full bio
Nina Persson is the Swedish singer who fronts pop group The Cardigans. Aside from her work with The Cardigans and her solo work, she's released music under the moniker A Camp, appeared on a tribute to Serge Gainsbourg, worked with Sparkehorse, and is a member of The Cake Sale. Persson released her first project under her own name. Animal Heart... read full bio
American singer-songwriter Eden xo also works as a dancer, producer, creative director, and occasionally as an actress. Under her true name Jessie Malakouti, she has released songs as a member of the band Shut Up Stella as well as through her solo project, Jessie and the Toy Boys. The official music video for "Too Cool to Dance" by Eden xo was... read full bio
