Morrissey's impact on pop music is undeniable. As lead singer for The Smiths, one of the most influential bands of the 80s, Morrissey blazed a trail for dozens of modern day alternative rock acts. He has sold millions of records worldwide both as a solo artist and during his time with The Smiths. His concerts sell-out in minutes and in... read full bio
American musician Julian Casablancas is a singer/songwriter who not only had a solo career, but also is the lead singer of the alternative rock band The Strokes. The band started gaining a lot of success and they released their critically acclaimed album, This Is It. The band has built a huge fan base all over the world. In 2007, the... read full bio
The creative spark that turned into Blue Sky Riders was struck as two veteran singer/songwriters worked on their first song together. The best part, says Kenny Loggins of that meeting with Gary Burr as he wrote for How About Now, was that when we sang together, we sounded like brothers. The last time I experienced that kind of blend was... read full bio
American rock band Alabama Shakes embodies the essence of soulful roots rock, inspired by their Alabama homeland. They rose up from virtual obscurity when their 4-song debut EP earned positive critical acclaim. While touring the Southeastern states, they combined material for their debut album. Boys & Girls was recorded independently in Nashville while the group remained unsigned. ATO signed them... read full bio
With musicians ranging from Hank Williams to Jewel, the current country genre is one that is destined for the Dewey decimal system. It's difficult for any musician to carve out a distinctive voice within this important crowd, but Cody Johnson Band has done so admirably. Although the idea of fusing country and rock is not new, it is rarely done... read full bio
Charlie Puth is a singer-songwriter and record producer. He first gained popularity through YouTube, and received international recognition for writing and singing on Wiz Khalifa's single ""See You Again"", taken from the Furious 7 soundtrack. The song became a huge commercial success, topping the charts in 26 countries, and was certified 7x platinum. Puth's debut single, ""Marvin Gaye"", featuring guest... read full bio
Hozier is the stage name of Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, an Irish musician, singer, and composer. His music frequently incorporates literary and theological themes and generally pulls from folk, soul, and blues. After releasing his debut single "Take Me to Church," which has received multi-platinum certification in various nations, he experienced success on a global scale. County Wicklow native Hozier, whose... read full bio
For "Emma, Forever Ago", Bon Iver's self-titled first album, emerged on the indie folk scene of the late 2000s and quickly established itself as a classic album within the subgenre. The distinctive singing voice of Justin Vernon, who is both a vocalist and songwriter, was just what folk music needed; it challenged the conventions of the folk music genre. Bon... read full bio
YouTube personality Filthy Frank, a.k.a Pink Guy, has over 5 million subscribers to his musical/ comedic channel TVFilthyFrank. With over 500 million total views, he is ranked among the Top 500 YouTubers. Filthy Frank’s most popular video to date, “Do the Harlem Shake (Original)”, has been seen by 58.1 million viewers and resulted in the creation of the Harlem Shake... read full bio
HAIM is the name of a pop rock band that consists of the three musically talented sisters Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, and Este Haim. Each of the sisters have a wide range of skills in the realm of music; however, Danielle is mostly responsible for lead vocals and guitar, Alana for guitar and piano, and Este for bass guitar. The... read full bio
Avril Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album, Let Go, released when she was just 17. Let Go made Lavigne the youngest female soloist to reach #1 in the UK, and the album was certified four-times Platinum by the RIAA. Over 16 million copies had been sold worldwide, more than 6 million of which were sold in... read full bio
Norwegian boys Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Pål Waaktaar-Savoy make up A-ha, the iconic face of synth pop. Their debut album, Hunting High and Low, peaked at number 1 in Norway, number 2 in the UK, and number 15 in the US and earned them a Grammy for Best New Artist. The album spawned two number one singles with “The... read full bio
Wesley Schultz is an American guitarist and vocalist who is best known for being the guitarist and lead vocalist for the folk-rock band The Lumineers. Schultz was raised in Ramsey, New Jersey, and he later studied at the University of Richmond. Later on in life, Schultz began performing with Jeremiah Fraites and together they began touring under various names before... read full bio
The War and Treaty, a captivating husband and wife team made up of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, produce music that is a hypnotic fusion of soul, blues, country, and rock. The musical collaboration between Trotter and Blount, who are from Albion, Michigan, started in 2014 and later changed their name to The War and Treaty in 2017 after a... read full bio
Joseph Fidler Walsh is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter from the United States. He has played in three popular rock bands over the course of a career spanning more than five decades: the James Gang, the Eagles, and Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band. He played in the New Zealand band Herbs as well. He was a part of the... read full bio
Beach House is a dream pop/rock due consisting of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally. Victoria is a French-born singer who takes on lead vocals and keyboard. Alex sings back up vocals, and plays guitar, bass pedals, and dabbles on the keyboard as well. The duo was formed in 2004 while exploring in the indie rock scene in Baltimore. The... read full bio
Tom Waits has been recording music for over 35 years. Comparing his early work---the Elektra/Asylum period from 1972-1980---with what came after (his Island Records years and finally his latest effort Mule Variations on indie label Epitaph), one notices a palpable shift towards the eccentric. In 1983, with the release of Swordfishtrombones, Waits began mixing genres and doing some rather strange... read full bio
English indie pop group Glass Animals was founded in Oxford in 2010. The band, which is founded and fronted by singer, composer, and producer Dave Bayley, also includes Joe Seaward, Ed Irwin-Singer, and Drew MacFarlane, three of his boyhood pals. All three of the Glass Animals albums were written and produced by Bayley. Before settling in Oxford, where he first... read full bio
Dan Reynolds is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is the lead singer of the band Imagine Dragons and has also worked under the name Egyptian. Reynolds studied at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and from there, transferred to Brigham Young University which is where he formed Imagine Dragons. They won the school’s battle of the bands... read full bio
The String Cheese Incident has emerged as one of Americas most significant independent bands. They have been recognized for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, for their community spirit, philanthropic endeavors, and for their innovative approach to the business of music. Masters of improvisation, The String Cheese Incident has attracted fans of all genres by mixing high energy fun... read full bio
