Going back to Doug Sahms pioneering work with the Sir Douglas Quintet in the 1960s and later with Texas Tornados, Tejano music has cut a sly but constant presence in country music. (Think Freddy Fender's hit version of Before the Next Teardrop Falls.") As the Last Bandoleros, a quartet of young guns from Texas and New York, Jerry Fuentes, brothers... read full bio
The LaFontaines are a Scottish indie rap-rock trio who progressively gained a reputation as one of the best live acts in the country by fusing influences from classic rock and R&B, hip-hop, pop and soul to create a distinctive sound. The LaFontaines were founded by Kerr Okan on vocals, Iain Findlay and Darren McCaughey on guitars, Anna Smith on bass, Jamie Keenan... read full bio
A multi-format combo known as The LACS (sometimes spelled Loud Ass Crackers) has broken musical conventions and forged their own special route to success. Lead singer and guitarist Brian "Rooster" King and rapper Clay "Uncle Snap" Sharpe make up the duo. They combine 65 percent country music storytelling, 20 percent hip-hop attitude, and 15 percent rock 'n' roll to make... read full bio
The Kooks are a British pop rock band, and their lineup consists of High Harris, Luke Pritchard, Alexis Nunez, and Peter Denton. They are best known for their pop style that is compared to a sixties British Invasion band; they cite bands and musicians such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones as being influential on their sound.... read full bio
The Kind Thieves are a mesmerizing jam band that emerges from the picturesque surroundings of Southern West Virginia and lights up the stage with their electrifying live performances. This musical group combines a tapestry of influences, ranging from bluegrass and funk to classic rock and is made up of amazing musicians from different parts of the area. Each time they enter... read full bio
The Kin have been tearing up the music scene with their live performances. They have become the hottest live performance band in New York. The band is fronted by the brothers Isaac and Thorry Koren. In addition to the two brothers the band also has included the performer Shakerleg. Shakerleg plays without drum sticks, beating on a modified drum... read full bio
The Kills' Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart reached the top of the charts a week after releasing their album Midnight Boom. According to Soundscan, they are both the top New Artist and the top Alternative New Artist. When it comes to overall digital album sales, The Kills come in at number 20. Their music is renowned for seamlessly fusing elements... read full bio
The Killers are a rock band, consisting of Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards), Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals), Mark Stoermer (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion). Their four albums to date, all chart-topping, have sold in excess of 22 million copies worldwide combined. The Killers are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st... read full bio
The Kickback is an indie rock band from Chicago, made up of lead singer Billy Yost, guitarist Jonny Ifergan, bassist Eamonn Donnelly, and drummer Ryan Farnham. They have released several EPs and recently released their debut studio album Sorry All Over the Place. The album was recorded by Jim Eno (the drummer for Spoon) at his studio Public Hi-Fi. Rolling... read full bio
The Josephines are an up-and-coming rock ‘n’ roll country band from Bowling Green, Kentucky, that consists of members singer Brad Tabor, lead guitarist Zach Lindsey, bassist Josh London, and steel guitarist Alex Lindsey. The group came together to “have fun, make some cash & raise a little hell,” and have been doing just that since their formation. The Josephines music... read full bio
The Jezabels are an American indie-rock band from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The group consist of Nik Stephan Kaloper, Sam Henry Lockwood, Hayley Mary and Heather Gail Shannon. Since their start, The Jezabels have released three albums, “Prisoner” which reached ARIA certified gold, “The Brink” and “Synthia”. They have also released three EPs, “The Man Is Dead”, “She’s So... read full bio
The Jaded Hearts Club is a supergroup and Beatles cover band that has taken the music world by storm. The band is made up of talented artists Miles Kane, Matt Bellamy, Chris Cester, Ilan Rubin, and Sean Payne. With their extensive experience in various bands, including Nine Inch Nails and Muse, the members of The Jaded Hearts Club are no... read full bio
The rock-blues guitar/drums duet known as THE INSPECTOR CLUZO was founded in Mont-de-Marsan by Laurent (guitars, vocals) and Mathieu (drums). They began playing music at the age of 7, have been performing together for almost 30 years, and Mathieu and Laurent both play multiple instruments (tenor sax and trumpet, respectively). In a wholly self-produced manner, TIC has performed more than 1200 times... read full bio
The Impalas were an American doo-wop group in the late 1950s, best known for their hit, Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home)". The group formed in 1958 in Brooklyn, New York, and was composed of lead singer Joe "Speedo" Frazier (born September 5, 1943), Richard Wagner, Lenny Renda, and Tony Carlucci. They were a racially integrated group - Frazier... read full bio
The Hush Sound is an indie pop quartet from Chicago. Initially named “The Hush,” the band changed their name to “The Hush Sound” when Geffen Records objected that their name was too similar to rapper Hush. The band consists of Bob Morris on vocals and guitar, Mike Leblanc on bass and vocals, Darren Wilson on drums and vocals and Greta... read full bio
The Hunna are an English rock band that consists of members Ryan Potter, Daniel Dorney, Junate Angin and Jack Metcalfe. Members Potter and Dorney met together while studying in college and they later all met the other members of the band. After forming, The Hunna released their debut single, “Bonfire”, which earned BPI certified Silver. They later released the single... read full bio
The HU is a Mongolian rock band from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, that consists of members Gala, Jaya, Enkush and Temka. Their music is a mixture of folk metal, heavy metal, and folk rock and the band performs using Mongolian instrumentation such as the Morin khuur, and performs Mongolian throat singing. The band rose to fame after releasing two videos through YouTube,... read full bio
In an article by NPR, the band THE HU was highlighted as "a band from Mongolia that merges the screaming guitars of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian guttural singing," elaborating on the significance of culture and the band's distinctive musical identity. Gala, Jaya, Temka and Enkush are a modern rock band with roots in Mongolian culture that was founded in Ulaanbaatar.... read full bio
The House Jacks, a San Francisco-based rock band, are pioneers in the music business as the first rock group to only rely on their powerful vocals to produce a unique sound. They easily transition between genres, producing thrilling funk, high-energy rock, and heartfelt ballads that strike a chord with their steadily growing fan base. These pioneering musicians have performed on innumerable... read full bio
The Hotelier is a Massachusetts-based indie rock band that is now signed with Dreams of Field Recordings. Home, Like Noplace Is There, the band's second album, has been ranked among the "101 Best Albums" by Spin and is regarded as a "essential emo record" by AltPress. The group has performed at festivals such as Primavera Sound, Pitchfork Music Festival and Pirate Satellite. Home,... read full bio
