Indie pop artist Bleachers has released two albums that topped that Billboard 200 chart- Strange Desire and Gone Now- joining the ranks of the greatest albums in the country. His debut single, the Gold-certified “I Wanna Get Better”, took the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Bubbling Hot 100 Singles and Alternative Songs charts. Bleachers’ other popular singles include “Rollercoaster”, “Like... read full bio
Rancid is a punk rock band from California, formed by punk music innovators Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman. Along with Green Day and The Offspring, Rancid is widely recognized for sparking a mainstream interest in punk rock. With nine studio albums released, the band has sold more than four million records around the globe, becoming one of the most successful... read full bio
Liam Gallagher got his start as the lead singer of rock band ‘Oasis’ and then ‘Beady Eye’ before his solo career began. Gallagher is known as one of the most recognizable figures in modern British music, as his vocals are distinct and his attitude has been described as erratic or abrasive. The bands Oasis and Beady Eye received recognition in... read full bio
The Specials are an iconic band for many reasons. They look great, sound great, and share incredible performances with audiences around the world. The mixing of cultural sounds, from punk rock to reggae gives The Specials an avant garde feel. Since their start, The Specials have released eight studio albums. Some of their most popular songs include, “Gangsters”, “A Message... read full bio
You’ve never heard a band like Big Thief before. Their melodies combined with their impeccable talent for storytelling (thanks to frontwoman Adrianne Lenker’s uncanny ability to create heartfelt and clever lyrics) with the sounds of soft guitar, bass, and light drums to create a totally unique listener experience. Inspired by life in New York, the band’s songwriter, Adrianne twists tales... read full bio
Tired Pony is an indie folk band, comprised of artists Gary Lightbody, Richard Colburn, Iain Archer, Jacknife Lee, Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, and Troy Stewart. The group was created by leader Gary Lightbody (originally from Snow Patrol), who had the dream of creating an alternative country album. Henceforth, Tired Pony was born. The band has since appeared on the Late... read full bio
The Gaslight Anthem is an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, that consists of members Brian Fallon, Alex Rosamilia, Alex Levine and Benny Horowitz. The band was formed by Brian Fallon and the group went through a number of line-up changes before coming together with the current line-up. From there, the band performed their first gig in New... read full bio
ONE OK ROCK is a Japanese rock band from Tokyo, Japan, that consists of members Takahiro Moriuchi, Toru Yamashita, Ryota Kohama, and Tomoya Kanki. The band is a mixture of emo, pop punk, alternative rock, and post-hardcore. ONE OK ROCK began when Yamashita wanted to start a band in high school. Over the years they started to form and come... read full bio
King Crimson get its start in 1967, when drummer Michael Giles and his brother Peter Giles, set out to find a lead singer for their new band. That’s when they found Robert Fripp. They got right to work recording their first album “The Cheerful Insanity of Giles, Giles and Fripp” in 1969. Their second album, “In the Wake of Poseiden”,... read full bio
The band Arkells got their start in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 2006. The members all met at McMaster University. They released their debut EP “Deadlines” in 2007 and a year later, they were signed to Dine Alone Records, with whom they re-issued their EP and released their debut studio album “Jackson Square”. The 12-track album was certified Gold. Their 2011... read full bio
Hinder is an American alternative rock, post-grunge, hard rock, and glam metal band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The band’s conception dates back to 2001, when Austin Winkler (the former lead singer) got together with Joe “Blower” Garvey and Cody Hanson to start playing music. Bassist Mike Roden and guitarist Mark King joined them two years later. Two years after this,... read full bio
American drummer Chad Gaylord Smith has been playing with the rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers since 1988. In 2012, the band was admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Smith is also the drummer for the all-instrumental group Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats, which was founded in 2007, as well as the hard rock supergroup Chickenfoot, which was... read full bio
The New Zealand pop rock group Six60 was founded in Dunedin, Otago, in 2008. Six people make up the band: Eli Paewai, Ji Fraser, Chris Mac, Marlon Gerbes, Hoani Matenga, and Matiu Walters. On October 10, 2011, their own label, Massive Entertainment, released their self-titled debut album. Tiki Taane mixed and produced the album, which debuted at the top of... read full bio
The world of music has been forever changed by the mysterious frontman of the iconic alternative rock band Pixies, Frank Black. He went under the stage name Frank Black, a character that perfectly matches his unique musical style and lyrical skill. He was born Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV. Black has established himself as a legendary character in the world... read full bio
Joe Russo, a metalhead from New Jersey, left a band in high school because they performed songs by the Grateful Dead. But as a vital component of the Grateful Dead universe after Jerry Garcia, he began to appreciate the music of the legendary San Francisco band in his 30's. It all began when Bob Weir's manager, Matt Busch, called... read full bio
The legend of Jimi Hendrix continues to prosper though his timeless music being played by tribute bands. The Experience Hendrix company was formed by the late guitarist's father, James Hendrix, to continue his son's legacy. He has done so by innovating the spirit of Jimi through an all-star tribute concert that truly lives up to his name. ... read full bio
The year 2015 marked the 45th Anniversary of perennial classic-rock favorite, America. Founding members met in high school and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song ""A Horse With No Name"". America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success... read full bio
Alan Parsons is an influential rock musician and producer. Best known for his production of the The Beatles’ Abbey Road and Let It Be, and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. He has also engineered albums for Ambrosia, Paul McCartney and The Hollies. He began the band ‘The Alan Parsons Project’, who’s debut album, ‘Tales Of Mystery And... read full bio
Marcus King has been penning music, taking the stage and leading his own bands for close to ten years. He has been swapping licks with prominent admirers and instructors Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks ever since he was a teenager whenever their paths have crossed. Haynes, who was 19 at the time, was so impressed by King's artistic prodigality that he... read full bio
The Orchestra starring Electric Light Orchestra former members is a composition of artists who made up the original ELO and ELO Part II. The Orchestra includes artists Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Eric Troyer, Parthenon Huxley, Gordon Townsend, and Glen Burtnik. The Orchestra performs all of ELO’s greatest hits. ELO was an English rock band that performed music similar to The... read full bio
