The latest teen music craze has arrived under the name Tokio Hotel, a rock band from Germany that oozes sex appeal through their stage act, impulsive music and extra good looks. Their transition from home country's most-hyped music act to continent sensation had been smoothened with an energetic performance of their single 'Monsoon' at the 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards... read full bio
Meet Pepper; Bret Bollinger, Kaleo Wassman, and Yesod Williams, three young innovative minds mixed with divine inspiration from the Hawaiian Islands. Their first album ""Given It"" recorded in Kailua-Kona combines their unique style of dancehall, reggae, punk, hip-hop, and pop. Concentrating on live performances and culminating rich sincere relationships with each and every fan, Pepper has toured with 311... read full bio
Bush found immediate success with the release of their debut album Sixteen Stone, which is certified six-times Platinum by the RIAA. They went on to become one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 1990s, selling over 10 million records in the United States. Bush has had numerous top ten singles on the Billboard rock charts, and one... read full bio
Miike Snow is a playful indie pop band from Sweden. The group consists of the artist Andrew Wyatt and the producing efforts of Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg, also known as Bloodshy and Avant. When fans see the silhouette of a jackalope, they know that Miike Snow is there to put on an incredible show. The group formed in the... read full bio
Dhruv Sharma, also known by his stage name dhruv, is an American musician of Indian descent. On May 24, 2019, while a third-year Yale University student, he released his debut single, "double take." In 2021, the song was added to Spotify's Today's Top Hits playlist after becoming successful on TikTok. In 2020, he added "moonlight" and "vulnerable" as a follow-up.... read full bio
The Breeders are an American rock band, formed by Kim Deal of Pixies and Throwing Muses’ Tanya Donelly. After those original bands became less active, The Breeders became more important to both artists. A tape was sent of their original demos to Ivo Watts-Russell, who immediately signed the band to his 4AD label. Their debut album, “Pod”, was recorded by... read full bio
Bad Religion’s sound is music that has the furious beat and driving buzz of saw guitar and classic punk rock, but when a vocal chorus cuts in, it is surprisingly harmonious and emotionally evocative, reminiscent of The Beatles or The Everly Brothers. This is a sonic contradiction that works to stunning effect. It is also a sound that has come... read full bio
"Travis Landon Barker is an American drummer who achieved most of his fame by drumming for the band Blink-182. He is currently the drummer for +44 and has also played for side projects Box Car Racer, Transplants and Expensive Taste. Barker joined his first touring band, playing drums for The Aquabats as The Baron Von Tito. He recorded one album... read full bio
At their core, They Might Be Giants are two guys named John. Friends since high school, John Linnell and John Flansburgh began making music together when they found themselves living in the same Brooklyn apartment building, a few years after graduating. Making their debut as a duo, they quickly swiped their name from a '70s flick starring George C. Scott... read full bio
The enduring L.A. punk band Social Distortion has overcome numerous personnel shifts, the demise of the Los Angeles hardcore scene that spawned them, and the heroin addiction of singer/guitarist/bandleader Mike Ness to achieve a measure mainstream acceptance for their rootsy, hard-hitting punk without compromise. Their music was often described as a punk version of the Rolling Stones. Their self-titled 1990... read full bio
Primus is a rock band, currently made up of singer and bassist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry Ler" LaLonde, and drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander. The diversity of their sound has allowed Primus to gain a modest segment of fans from many different rock sub-genres. They are characterized by their irreverent approach to music. Primus release their records on Claypool's Prawn Song... read full bio
The Decemberists are a folk rock band that formed in Portland, Oregon. The band is made up of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, pedal steel guitar), Jenny Conlee (organ, piano, accordion), Nate Query (electric bass, acoustic bass, cello) and John Moen (drums). Named both in reference to the Russian Decembrist Revolt and to the nostalgic vibe... read full bio
The controversial punk rock group Suicidal Tendencies was established in Venice, California, during the start of the 1980s. Mike Muir, the band's leader, was renowned for his frankness and forceful onstage presence. Suicidal Tendencies were first known for their ferocious hardcore music, which developed a devoted fanbase among skateboarders and contributed to the development of the skatepunk subgenre. They eventually... read full bio
Damien Rice released his debut solo album, O, in Ireland in early 2002. In July 2002 O was released in the UK and it received widespread critical acclaim. It reached No. 8 on the UK albums chart, won the Shortlist music prize and generated three top-singles in the UK. In June 2003 O was released in the USA and Europe,... read full bio
Californian indie rock group Young the Giant has won the hearts of music fans all around the world. Amazon.com named their self-titled first album the third-best rock album of the year. The album reached new heights thanks to the group's performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, landing at number 42 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Their debut single,... read full bio
Born Wouter De Backer, the multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriting artist better known as Gotye, has displayed an extreme passion for music and an undeniable drive in becoming one of the most successful Australians in music history. He has won five ARIA Awards and received a nomination for an MTV EMA for Best Asia and Pacific Act, as well as won three... read full bio
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
Grizzly Bear is an indie/folk rock band formed in Brooklyn, NY. Their music uses melody and ambiance in conjunction with hazy-eyed choruses, whistles, piano, banjo, several woodwind instruments, and vocal harmonies. Grizzly Bear began as a solo project of songwriter Edward Droste, who recorded the debut album, Horn Of Plenty, at home. Playing as a four piece allowed the complexity... read full bio
OK Go is an alternative rock band that consists of four members, Damian Kulash, Tim Nordwind, Dan Konopka, and Andy Ross. OK Go has released four studio albums, each reached in the top 200 Billboard US charts with their third album, “Of the Blue Colour of the Sky” being their most popular. The band is best known for their hit... read full bio
Silversun Pickups which include Aubert, Nikki Monninger, Joe Lester, and Christopher Guanlao – made the album Pikul EP and then followed it up with the more successful Carnavas. That collection was only the beginning and it made the way for the band’s blockbuster second album, 2009’s Swoon. Tracks such as “Panic Switch” and “The Royal We” established Silversun Pickups as... read full bio
