The French group Phoenix draws elements from their eclectic '80s upbringing to arrive at a satisfying blend of rock and synthesizers. Vocalist Thomas Mars, bassist Deck d'Arcy, and guitarist Christian Mazzalai were a garage band based out of Mars' house in the suburbs of Paris. Mazzalai's older brother Branco joined the band on guitar when his band Darlin' disbanded. The... read full bio
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
J Balvin is a Colombian reggaeton singer, best known for his songs ""Tranquil"", ""Yo Te Lo Dije"", ""6 AM"", and ""Ay Vamos"". He is also popular for creating Spanglish remixes of American hit songs, including Ariana Grande's ""The Way"" and ""Problem"", Robin Thicke's ""Blurred Lines"", Maroon 5's ""Maps"", Prince Royce's ""Stuck on a Feeling"", Justin Bieber's ""Sorry"", and Major Lazer's... read full bio
Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, better known as his stage name, DaBaby, is an American rapper and songwriter from Charlotte, North Carolina. Kirk started his career releasing music under the name Baby Jesus and he released his debut mixtape entitled, “Nonfiction”. From there he went on to release more mixtapes such as “God’s Work”, “Baby Talk”, “Billion Dollar Baby” and “Back on... read full bio
Bernard Sumner, Gillian Gilbert, Phil Cunningham, and Tom Chapman make up the English rock/electronica band New Order, which is regarded as one of the most popular acts on the Factory Records label. The early work of New Order showed the influence of the rock and post-punk band Joy Division. However, since Joy Division broke up, New Order's style and sound... 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
The Lonely Island is a comedy trio who were a part of the cast and writing staff of Saturday Night Live for seven successful years. The group was founded by Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone and Andy Samberg, who have been friends since attending junior high and high school together in Berkeley, CA. Following college graduation, they all landed in... 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
French Montana is a Moroccan American rapper who emerged from the New York mixtape underground to become a pop-savvy hip-hop artist. He developed an independent empire with his Cocaine City label. He gained popularity for his high-profile collaborations and a few chart songs, like as "Unforgettable" from his platinum-certified sophomore LP, Jungle Rules, starting with his first album, Excuse My French.... read full bio
The Hollies were a prominent part of the British Pop Revolution during the 1960s, a time when British bands first made their mark on the world stage. Throughout 50 years of continuous touring, performing, and recording, the Hollies have maintained their hallmark vocal harmony. From 1963 to the mid-70s, the Hollies created more hits than even the Beatles. In that period... read full bio
Luis Alfonso Rodrguez López-Cepero is a Puerto Rican musician who performs under the stage name Luis Fonsi. He is also known by his birth name. He is well-known for a number of songs, one of which is titled "Despacito," and it features the rapper Daddy Yankee. Because of his performance of the song "Aqu Estoy Yo," Fonsi was nominated for... 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
Flume is known for his remixes of songs by artists like Lorde, Sam Smith, Arcade Fire and Disclosure. His debut self-titled album received critical praise, while taking the No. 1 spot on the ARIA Albums Chart and reaching double-platinum in Australia. He has performed at Lollapalooza and Coachella, where he debuted his remix of Lorde’s “Tennis Court”. Most recently, Flume... read full bio
The talented DJ group Yellow Claw, which consists of Nizzle, Jim Aasgier, and Bizzey, hails from Amsterdam. Their distinctive music combines elements of trap, hip hop, dubstep, hardstyle, and moombahton to create a distinctive and avant-garde look that has captured fans all over the world. After starting the Yellow Claw Thursday night party at Amsterdam's renowned Jimmy Woo club, the group... read full bio
Tracy Morgan is a well-known actor, comedian, and former cast member of the blockbuster shows Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. For his performances in both shows, he has received nominations for two Emmy Awards and two Image Awards. Along with his career on television, Morgan has also acted in a number of films, including First Sunday, Cop Out, and Death... 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
Sam Hunt is a rising star in the country music scene, known for his unique blend of influences from pop, urban, folk and RnB music. From a young age, Hunt had a passion for music and honed his skills as a songwriter in Nashville, where he quickly gained recognition for co-writing Kenny Chesney's hit single "Come Over". In addition, he... read full bio
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, “Demon of Screamin,” is recognized as one of rock’s greatest performers. His high screams and wide vocal range sets him apart from any other vocalist, as well as his on-stage acrobatics. Steven’s invigorating live shows include bright, colorful ensembles, with his signature scarves hanging from his microphone stand. With Aerosmith, Steven rose to fame alongside groundbreaking... read full bio
