With more than two decades of law enforcement experience in the Chicago region, Scott Tillema is a retired SWAT hostage negotiator who received training from Harvard University and the FBI. As a corporate trainer and professional speaker, Scott committed his career to helping others in a novel way. Scott, a founding partner of The Negotiations Collective, now gives talks on how... read full bio
Recording singer and songwriter Caroline Owens, a three-time IBMA Momentum and SPBGMA nominee for Bluegrass Female Vocalist of the Year, works for Nashville, Tennessee's Billy Blue Records and Billy Blue Music Publishing. Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Suzanne Cox, The Isaacs, Larry Gatlin, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, The Malpass Brothers, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and many more are among... read full bio
A columnist, commentator, and author of six books, including On Finding, Andreas Ekström is a staff writer at Sydsvenskan, a daily morning paper in Malmö, Sweden. He is passionate about educating people about digital equality and envisions a world where wealth is shared not only in material terms but also in knowledge and power. Ekström frequently gives lectures and seminars... read full bio
Rising star in the indie European music scene, Flora Rose is a French indie pop singer-songwriter-producer who is praised for her poignant songwriting and dreamy, synth-heavy sound. Flora, who draws inspiration from musicians such as The 1975 and HAIM, is skilled at fusing classic tunes with contemporary sensibilities. Her recordings have a personal, unpolished feel because she records at home... read full bio
Award-winning British singer-songwriter and guitarist Blair Dunlop has so far put out five albums, one live album, two EPs, and gone on tour all over the world. The lyrical and melodic maturity with which Blair writes distinguishes him from his contemporaries, but all of this in a relatively brief career is remarkable in and of itself. Released under his own... read full bio
Sara Benyo is a fast-rising producer, DJ, vocalist, and songwriter of electronic music. The Nashville native relocated to Los Angeles where she immediately gained the backing of some of the city's most well-known figures. Melodic bass and dubstep are the main mediums through which Sara Benyo expresses herself. Sara has had releases on prestigious labels such as Subsidia, Bassrush, Ophelia, Heaven... read full bio
With backing from artists and labels like Levity, Gorilla T, Mersiv, YDG, The Dub Rebellion, Emengy, and many more, Pretty Sweet has over 100,000 monthly listeners across all platforms. provided Jiqui and 7L with direct support last month. They have over 14,000 Instagram followers and receive between 250,000 and 500,000 views every month on average. They have a sizable internet... read full bio
The genre-defying bass fanatic behind BERNZIKIAL is Bernardo Lemos, who lives in Orlando. The up-and-coming artist has already received recognition from artists like Riot Ten and Excision, and has put out music on prestigious labels like MMXVAC, 40oz Cult, Subsidia, and Trap Party. BERNZIKIAL's high-energy hybrid style is limitless, allowing him to easily target any sound he wants. Since its... read full bio
Rosali, a musician from North Carolina, creates compositions that gradually reveal their full impact. Restricted, introspective tunes will gradually expand outward, grabbing your attention with a subtle sideways guitar lead or a particularly raw phrase that you missed the first time. Growing up in a large family that sung together and taught themselves several instruments, Rosali, the daughter of two... read full bio
Cochemea Gastelum is a musical traveler who uses family histories and ancestors' experiences to give the historical bones new life. All My Relations, his Daptone debut, is a beautiful meditation on the interconnectedness of everything. It combines musical inspirations from his Yaqui/Yoeme indigenous ancestry with musical skills developed while performing with the world's top soul/funk and jazz performers. Cochemea's profound... read full bio
As new signees to the recently resurrected National Anthem label through Capitol Records, Still Blank have released their first single, "What About Jane." Jordy from Kaua‘i, Hawaii, and Ben from Macclesfield, UK, formed the transatlantic duo in the UK. Their informal jam sessions in a Liverpool basement evolved into studio sessions inspired by treks across rural Wales. While the thin folk elements... read full bio
Dominicanos Saso and Aka The Darknight created the Bronx-based raw genre-bending project Planta Industrial. They are producing a sound that is anything but typical by combining pop, electronic, post-punk, dark wave, and Spanish rap. Their music has strong, rhythmic energy and a gritty, raw edge, which comes from their rich Afro-Caribbean heritage. The pair creates a sound that is both... read full bio
From the dive bar to the main events at the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver, Uncle Strut has shared the stage with such iconic performers as Baby Jake, Serena Ryder, George Thorogood, and the Goo Goo Dolls. They bring a raw energy to their live performances that is reminiscent of the Beatles and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Comparable to Spacey Jane... read full bio
Pendley is from Toad Suck, Arkansas, and his life experiences—fatherhood, healing, and the generational tales that reverberate throughout rural America—have influenced his songwriting.... read full bio
The Southern rock group Holy Roller was founded in the center of Richmond, Virginia. The band has shared stages with Shane Smith & the Saints and secured spots at big festivals like Boston Calling and Iron Blossom thanks to their harmony-driven narrative and sound that veers from country ballads to full-throttle rock.... read full bio
You can't get Ben de la Cour's visceral songwriting out of your grasp. By using his distinctive "Americanoir" voice to weave moving tales of desperate humans, de la Cour sheds a candid, sympathetic, and occasionally depressing light on the state of humanity. Following his release of Sweet Anhedonia, which was praised by American Songwriter, Twangville, The Telegraph, and NPR, de... read full bio
Jesse Raub Jr., a Nashville recording artist who was born in Texas, adds a contemporary edge to 90s country music to create a genuine sound. Jesse’s career highlights include over 160,000,000 Spotify spins on songs Jesse wrote. As a co-writer on Johnson's "Dance Her Home," he achieved his first number one on Texas radio. As a co-writer on Johnson's "Dance Her... read full bio
Gen and The Degenerates, who are well-known for their playful nature, trash-pop style influenced by punk, and humorous lyrics, are reviving the independent music scene. Their distinct fusion of anthemic lyricism and punk attitude, led by the charismatic force of nature Genevieve Glynn, has demonstrated the ability to both captivate the most seasoned music lovers and inspire a new generation... 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
He is a comic genius because of how relatable and refreshing his humor is. Mike, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, relocated to California to seek a career in comedy and to get away from the dangerous streets of his hometown. He embraced the comedic scene, earning credentials including an Emmy nomination, a recurring appearance on NBC's The Office, Brad Paisley's Comedy... read full bio
