A veteran of New York's anti-folk scene, Regina Spektor makes quirky, highly eclectic, but always personal music. Spektor developed her classical piano training by attending the SUNY Purchase Music Conservatory. During her studies, she was exposed to blues and jazz artists, including Billie Holiday, for the first time; these sounds made such an impact on Spektor that they became a... read full bio
A swedish techno/folk/bluegrass band that had an international novelty hit with their cover version of the song Cotton Eye Joe". Very popular, the band holds the record of most total weeks at number one on the German singles chart over the past 30 yearsscoring such hits as "Old Pop in an Oak", "The Spirit of the Hawk and "Wish You... read full bio
Ray Wylie Hubbard is a legendary songwriter and performer who has made a lasting impact on the Americana music scene. He emerged in the 1970s as part of the progressive country vanguard in Texas, alongside Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, bringing a new level of rock 'n' roll energy to traditional country music. Hubbard is best known for authoring the... read full bio
Ray LaMontagne is an American singer-songwriter and musician best known for his soulful and distinctive voice, captivating live performances, and introspective lyrics. He was born in New Hampshire in 1973 and developed a passion for music at an early age, but it wasn't until his late twenties that he pursued a career in music. LaMontagne's 2004 debut album "Trouble" garnered widespread... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Addy Harris, who is based in Chicago, is the person behind Rat Tally. Harris made a comeback after her self-released When You Wake Up EP with the track "Shrug" and the news that she had signed with 6131 Records, the label that helped Julien Baker and Katie Malco get their starts. In My Vehicle, Rat Tally's debut full-length, was released... read full bio
Rat Boy is an act that mixes together indie rock and hip-hop genres. Rat Boy uses bass, guitar, and drums to create a unique blend of sounds. The band has been compared to artists like The Beastie Boys, The Clash, and Jamie T. They gained recognition after winning NME Magazine’s Best New Artist Award. The band was also listed on... read full bio
Randy Sabien is an American jazz musician who plays the violin, mandolin, guitar, piano, composes music, and teaches music who is known for his many recordings and spectacular live performances. When he was 21 years old he created the Boston's Berklee College of Music. He is now the chair of the Strings department of McNally Smith College of Music. He... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Randall Bramblett has had the honor of working with the likes of Gregg Allman, Bonnie Raitt, Goose Creek Symphony, Robbie Robertson, Elvin Bishop, Steve Winwood, Bonnie Bramlett, B.J. Thomas, Widespread Panic, and Roger Glover. At the beginning of his career, he built a solid reputation as a session musician, touring with bands including the Gregg Allman Band, Sea Level,... read full bio
Ramona Lisa is the project of composer and vocalist Caroline Polachek. She chose to release her music in an alternative way, through choreographed and costumed live sets under a variety of different monikers. Later, her LP, ‘Arcadia,’ was released under Polachek’s definite stage name, Ramona Lisa. Polachek self-produced her first record, recording vocals into her laptop and composing background sounds... read full bio
The band members of Raining Jane pride themselves for staying true to their music. Raining Jane is comprised of band members Mai Bloomfield, Becky Gebhardt, Chaska Potter, and Mona Tavakoli. They combine their instrumental talents, songwriting skills, and chemistry to perform pure and unaffected indie rock music. Raining Jane has opened tours for artists like Sara Bareilles, collaborated with Jason... read full bio
Raine Maida is a Canadian singer and songwriter. His music career began with the band Our Lady Peace. The band shared the stage with the likes of The Ramones, Willie Nelson, The Deftones, and Neil Young. Later, Maida decided to pursue his solo career. Maida wrote, recorded, and produced his first record, ‘The Hunters Lullaby,’ by himself. All of his... read full bio
Radkey is comprised of three brothers, Dee, Isaiah, and Solomon. They don’t want this music to be categorized to just one genre, and they’re constantly changing their music up. Dee lends his vocals and guitar skills to the band, providing powerful baritone notes and strong guitar riffs to each track. Isaiah is a bassist, and Solomon is a drummer. The... read full bio
Inspired by acts such as Alabama, Eric Church, and Jason Aldean, the bouncy, harmonic, and hook-friendly songs of the country band Radio Romance bring a youthful, party-loving vibe to the Nashville scene. Three friends who had been practicing their particular instruments since childhood, Sam Hayes (vocals), Josh Gramling (guitar), and Moises Padilla (drums), founded the band in Hermitage, Tennessee. Originally,... read full bio
Radical Face is the solo project of Ben Cooper (mainly of Electric President fame). Cooper, from Jacksonville Beach, FL is the sole member of the band although he has enlisted the help of fellow Electric President Alex Kane, Cooper’s friend Mark Hubbard and his brother Emeral. The album “Ghost” was released by the label Morr Music. Under his ‘Radical Face’ moniker... read full bio
The Scottish singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni transforms everyday experiences into mystical ones, such as shockingly positive pregnancy tests in restrooms at train stations, coffee machine malfunctions, cold river swims, the regret of not saying "I love you," the moon and how it pulls, bare feet on wood floors, the soft glow of a house plant, the question "what even is consciousness"... read full bio
Pianist/ acoustic guitarist Rachael Yamagata's dark, smokey alto garners frequent comparisons to Fiona Apple. She has released four full-length album: Happenstance, Elephants... Teeth Sinking into Heart, Chesapeake, and Tightrope Walker. She made an appearance in Jason Mrazs second album, singing a song with him called Did You Get My Message". She also teamed with with Toots & The Maytals to... read full bio
Quinn XCII is an indie-pop singer and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. Upon releasing his first EP, ‘Change of Scenery,’ Quinn XCII was welcomes with open arms into the blogosphere and online music community, garnering millions of streams on various music-sharing platforms. Since, he has released another EP, ‘Bloom,’ that demonstrated his diverse songwriting style and genre-melding abilities. Quinn XCII creates... read full bio
Quiet Corral is a six-piece band, each member playing an integral role as a member of the band. They incorporate folk and pop elements into their music, although they put their own mix to enhance their sound. With mixed acoustic instruments and intricate rhythms, their performances are unforgettable. They add depth to an already captivating sound; this band is capable... read full bio
Punch Brothers is a bluegrass band hailing from Brooklyn, made up of mandolin player Chris Thile, fiddler/violinst Gabe Witcher, banjo player Noam Pikelny, guitarist Chris Eldridge, and bassist Paul Kowert. Described by American Songwriter magazine as “A 21st century version of the Bluegrass Boys,” Punch Brothers have four albums: Punch, Antifogmatic, Who’s Feeling Young Now, and The Phosporescent Blues. The... read full bio
"Their 1988 song ""I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"" was used in the 1993 film Benny & Joon, and became a worldwide hit. Identical Scottish twins, Craig and Charlie Reid, best known as multi-platinum legends, The Proclaimers, are releasing their amazing new record, Notes & Rhymes, to the US on September 8th via 429 Records. The new album is a testament to... read full bio
