Devendra Banhart, an American-born singer, was raised in Venezuela. Inspired by Axl Rose, Kurt Cobain, Mick Jagger, and more, Banhart began to sing. His vocals, which are feminine and smooth, paint a fantastical, poetic image in your mind upon listening. Banhart is linked to the musical movement of Freak Folk; those who appreciate folk rock, psychedelic folk, and lo-fi genres... read full bio
Joey will drop his most personal, powerful and passionate collection of solo music this fall. Over the course of these seven songs, the multi-platinum pop maestro explores relationships and love, while rocking out like never before. Airtight beats morph into massive melodies as Joey's voice flies on upbeat anthems like ""Out of Nothing At All."" Meanwhile, ""Here We Go Again""... read full bio
Taj Mahal is an American musician and songwriter who is known for his blues rock music and for incorporating world music into his music. Mahal plays the guitar, harmonica, and piano as well as many other instruments. Over the years he has released around 30 albums, has received three Grammy Awards as well as ten nominations and has received the... read full bio
The object of cultish adoration for years, singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams recorded her first albums in a traditional country and blues style and received very little attention from radio, the media, or the public. She then released her self-titled album, Lucinda Williams. This release featured Passionate Kisses", a song later recorded by Mary Chapin Carpenter that garnered Lucinda her first Grammy... read full bio
Jeff Daniels' most recognized film roles include Harry Dunne in the buddy comedy Dumb and Dumber, and its sequel Dumb and Dumber To, as well as roles in Terms of Endearment, Arachnophobia, Gettysburg, 101 Dalmatians, Pleasantville, Infamous, Steve Jobs, The Martian, and The Divergent Series: Allegiant. His most recent and notable television role was as Will McAvoy in the series... read full bio
Minnie Driver is known for her film roles in Circle of Friends, Big Night, Sleepers, Grosse Pointe Blank, Good Will Hunting, Ella Enchanted, The Phantom of the Opera Take, Barneys Version, Return to Zero, and Beyond the Lights. Her roles in television include Kinsey, Mr. Wroes Virgins, My Good Friend, Will & Grace, The Riches, and Modern Family, among others.... read full bio
Ben Taylor is a musician and actor. He is the son of folk rock artists James Taylor and Carly Simon. His sister, Sally Taylor, is also a musician. Ben Taylor bears a striking resemblance to his famous father and has a singing voice akin to him as well. On his first released album Famous Among the Barns and his EP... read full bio
Andrew Wegman Bird is a musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He plays the violin, guitar and loops. Bird is also known for his vocals and whistling. Growing up, Bird was surrounded by classical music. As a child, he was interested in Irish tunes and bluegrass. He also cites English and Scottish folk music as an early influence. His early jazz influences... read full bio
Cat Power is a singer-songwriter, musician and occasional actress and model. Critics have noted the constant evolution of Cat Power's sound, with a ""mix of punk, folk and blues"" on her earliest albums, and elements of soul and other genres more prevalent in her later material. Her latest album, Sun, incorporated electronica, in a self-proclaimed move from the ""really slow... read full bio
Kenny Wayne Shepherd has lived more than half of his life in the spotlight. At the age of at 16, he was signed to a major record label. While a senior in high school, he recorded his first album and while most of his classmates were looking for a part time summer job after graduation, Kenny was embarking on... read full bio
Curt Smith is an English musician. He is best known for forming the band Tears for Fears, along with childhood friend Roland Orzabal. Also a solo artist, he has released four full-length albums. He often collaborates with other artists and has done so with artists such as Linda Strawberry, The Shadow Bureau, and the French singer, So. He has... read full bio
Sam Roberts Band is a multiple Gold and Platinum selling and multiple Juno Award winning rock band based out of Montreal. He is a Canadian singer and songwriter whose first album became one of the best selling independent releases in Quebec and canadian music history. His band has released six cd's to date and has won many awards. Out of... read full bio
In Pretty Little Liars, Tyler Blackburn portrays Caleb Rivers, the scheming yet tender boy who won Hanna over. Caleb feels drawn to remain in Rosewood following several odd occurrences that appear to be related to him. Blackburn most recently starred in the online series Wendy from Alloy Entertainment, where he sung several of his own songs, including the title song "Save... read full bio
One of the rare bands that can combine inventive music with deep words while being highly entertaining and thrilling a crowd is Moon Taxi. The band's "Cabaret" album from 2012 is a multifaceted, layered project that showcases the band's developing understanding of its own musical identity. Following up on their live album "Live Ride" from 2009, "Cabaret" demonstrates the difficulties... 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
Tom Bailey is a UK born musician and artist. He was a trained classical pianist in his formative years and taught music before forming the Thompson Twins. The line up included his first wife (then girlfriend) Alannah Curie and Joe Leeway. The 1980s brought a majority of their success. They were heavily featured on MTV with hit songs like Hold... read full bio
Ani is a punk folksinger who writes songs that can appeal to old folkies and simultaneously climb the college radio charts. She tours on the acoustic, college, and rock club circuits, shattering stereotypes and winning over unsuspecting fans everywhere. But of course, like all overnight success stories that were ten years in the making, the beginnings were much more humble.... read full bio
The Los Angeles-based blues-rock group The Record Company has become well-known for their distinctive sound and exciting live shows. Marc Cazorla (drums, vocals), Chris Vos (guitar, vocals), and Alex Stiff (bass, vocals) established a trio in 2011 and started playing local shows throughout the city. Their 2012 self-titled first EP, which was made with vintage and improvised equipment in the... read full bio
The Hold Steady is an indie rock band with its beginnings firmly rooted in Brooklyn, New York. Known for their incredible use of lyrics for storytelling, and classic rock influences, the band's narrative-based songs frequently address themes such as drug addiction, religion and redemption, and often take place within the city of Minneapolis. The Hold Steady's debut album, Almost Killed... read full bio
Davy Knowles has a distinct approach whether he plays the mandolin, electric guitar, acoustic, or national steel. Davy's profile has only grown since he first appeared on the scene with his band Back Door Slam's highly regarded CD "Roll Away." The legendary Peter Frampton produced his sophomore album, "Coming Up For Air." On later tours, Davy shared the stage and provided... read full bio
