Mezerg is a multi-instrumentalist who is one of the most inventive musicians you will likely encounter and a pioneer of modern music technology. With his hands and feet connected to his instrument, he creates electronic music using random objects and rhythms ranging from acid techno to funk. He improvises using keyboards, effects pedals, and the theremin, which has come to... read full bio
Several successful musicians make an attempt to "try something new" or "crossover" at some time in their careers. Therefore, Jaret Ray Reddick's news that he was putting out a solo album didn't come as a great surprise. After a few years, the vocalist, singer, and composer of the Grammy-nominated pop-punk legends Bowling For Soup has thoroughly explored the world of Texas... read full bio
What makes working with a massively charitable, attractive, and caring man such as Richard Marx even more sought-after Perhaps that he was the first male solo artist in history to have his first seven singles go Top 5 - a feat that has remained unchallenged to this day. Richard Marx' years in the music business can be praised as much... read full bio
Guster is best known for their quirky live performances and energetic whimsical humor. The band employs a stylish mixture of creative alternative rock turned full-fledged pop icon. The original trio, met during freshmen orientation while attending Tufts University and soon after, started performing at a coffee house in the common area of their dormitory. The band remained unestablished for its... read full bio
A featured band on the main stage at Woodstock '94, Candlebox found inspiration for their name from the lyrics of a Midnight Oil song. Their demo tape found its way to Madonna's Maverick label, which quickly resulted in a record deal. Candlebox's self-titled debut spawned the single “Change”, which began to build them a following. The group really started to... read full bio
Marianas Trench is a Canadian alternative pop rock band formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Josh Ramsay, lead guitarist Matt Webb, bassist Mike Ayley, and drummer Ian Casselman. The band's name is derived from the deepest point in the ocean, the Marianas Trench. Marianas Trench released their debut album, "Fix Me,"... read full bio
Citizen Cope is a rock/soul songwriter and producer from Memphis, who also performs with a band. He can be seen playing the keyboard, guitar, singing, or even DJ-ing. Citizen Cope's first major breakthrough into the music industry was his appearances on albums by Maryland rapper Basehead. This happened around the same time he issued the first self-titled Citizen Cope album.... read full bio
On her debut disc, The Ghost Who Walks, Karen Elson spins intriguingly unsettling tales of lost love, dashed hope, romantic betrayal and various crimes of passion witnessed only by the full moon. In a coolly inviting voice, strumming an acoustic guitar, she summons up a dark yet seductive atmosphere, an after-midnight world thats irresistibly alluring. The arrangements for her small... read full bio
MKTO stands for Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller. The former Nickelodeon stars (from the show Gigantic) form the pop duo who’s popular song “Classic"" has swept the nation. Their debut album dropped in January, 2014. They toured as opening acts for Emblem3 and Demi Lovato before headlining their own tour in the summer of 2014.... read full bio
2 of the 3 original members of TALKING HEADS, Tom Tom Club started as a new wave side project by Heads founders (and husband/wife) duo Chris Franz and Tina Weymouth in 1980. Named after the dancehall (in Compass Point, Bahamas) where they rehearsed first time while on hiatus with Talking Heads,TOM TOM CLUB enjoyed early success in the dance... read full bio
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club is a band that is heavily influenced by the sounds of The Rolling Stones, Oasis, and many more. Formed in San Francisco, California, the band currently consists of Peter Hayes, Robert Been, and Leah Shaprio. Their first two albums, the self titled B.R.M.C. and Take Them On, On Your Own were both heavily influenced by the... read full bio
Along with the Stone Roses, Happy Mondays were the leaders of the late-'80s/early-'90s dance club-influenced Manchester scene, experiencing a brief moment in the spotlight before collapsing. While the Stone Roses were based in '60s pop, adding only a slight hint of dance music, Happy Mondays immersed themselves in the club and rave culture, eventually becoming the most recognizable band of... read full bio
Glen Hansard is the Academy Awardwinning principal songwriter and vocalist/guitarist for Irish group The Frames and one half of folk rock duo, The Swell Season. He is also known for his acting, having appeared in the BAFTA winning film The Commitments, as well as starring in the film Once. His song, Falling Slowly", from Once, co-written with his co-star Markta... read full bio
Long Beach, CA's Cold War Kids make music with roots that go deep and wide, embracing influences as diverse as Bob Dylan, Billie Holiday, Jeff Buckley, and the Velvet Underground. Matt Aveiro, Matt Maust, Jonnie Russell, and Nathan Willett began crafting their soulful, blues-inflected take on indie rock as Cold War Kids twelve years ago, recording demos in Los Angeles... read full bio
The Presets are forging a musical path through their passion for music. Having cranked out several albums of experimental instrumental music that won them critical acclaim. The Presets with a distinctively spiky disco-dipped sound and several years of collaboration have boasted them around the world. With momentum on their side, the Presets released Beams, a month after it found favor... read full bio
If Trevor Hall’s self-titled debut represented the young musician’s struggle with finding himself, his follow-up, Everything Everytime Everywhere, is a courageous affirmation that he has become the man he had been seeking. Hall’s signature blend of catchy pop/rock songs infused with tasteful shades of reggae has made this diverse singer one of the most lauded up-and-coming musicians on the American... read full bio
Mark McGrath and Kevin Griffin have come together to form the alternative rock super group, Ezra Ray. As lead singer/songwriter for Sugar Ray, McGrath has played a key role in the band’s stunning series of top 10 hits, several multi-platinum records and numerous sold out tours. He has also proven to be a prominent pop culture personality, with many television,... read full bio
Veruca Salt is an alternative rock band from Chicago, whose five albums have all charted on the Billboard 200 chart of most popular albums in the U.S. Their track “All Hail Me” was named among Paste magazine’s list of 50 Greatest Grunge Songs of All Time. The Gold-certified single “Seether” was an MTV hit. “Volcano Girls”, from Veruca Salt’s album... read full bio
Ibeyi is the musical duo of the French-Cuban twin sisters Naomi Diaz and Lisa-Kainde Diaz.Their music is a combination of Afro-Cuban, jazz, electronic, soul, and and experimental. The girls sing in four different languages including Spanish, French, English, and Yoruba, a Nigerian language that their ancestors spoke before being taken to Cuba from West Africa for slavery. Lisa is... read full bio
Gerard Way got his start in music as the co-founder of rock band ‘My Chemical Romance’. Since, he has established himself as a solo artist, songwriter, and comic book writer. Way launched his solo career via Tumblr, announcing his pursuit and near completion of his first solo album with excitement. Since, he has performed at festivals as a solo act... read full bio
