As a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and musician, Steve Knightley is perhaps best known for being a founding member of the folk/acoustic group "Show of Hands." He is a native of the West Country and is recognized for writing songs that are strongly entrenched in specific geographic locations while fusing traditional folk elements with modern concerns. Notably, his song "Country Life" helped... read full bio
Introduce yourself to Max & Heather Stalling, a dynamic duo of singer-songwriters from Dallas, Texas, who bring to the core of Texas and Americana music a distinctive fusion of vocals, lyrics, and fiddle playing. Max left behind a profession as a research scientist at Frito Lay to pursue his goals as a singer-songwriter, trading in his lab coat for a guitar... read full bio
Zane Williams, a seasoned troubadour with seven solo albums under his credit, assembled a carefully curated group of exceptionally gifted musicians from the Texas music scene to launch The Wilder Blue. They've drawn compared to early Eagles and Alabama in the 1980s with their first album Hill Country and follow-up The Wilder Blue, which both contain five-part harmonies woven within... read full bio
The musical journey of Amistat, a group of twin brothers named Josef and Jan Prasil, is a fascinating one that crosses boundaries and is based on an inexplicable and unsaid kinship. Their melodies are harmonic and have been influenced by a diverse range of cultures, telling a riveting story that is best experienced through their power. Josef and Jan were... read full bio
After almost a decade of working as a songwriter and collaborator for other acts, the Australian musician is currently residing in Nashville and is rediscovering his voice in a new identity that will eventually come to light. For the time being, though, Birksie can't help but think of contemporary folk rock greats like Hozier, Noah Kahan, and others—songwriters and storytellers who... read full bio
Nila is an Indian-English singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and ceremonialist. She sings in English and incorporates mantras and folk music with contemporary electronics into her medicinal songs. She is fascinated by ancient languages and blends lyrics from Peru and India. She creates soul-nourishing and uplifting music, and she frequently sings in ceremonial contexts, directing people back to Spirit and themselves through activities... read full bio
Nine artists who share a love of folk music from the British Isles, Ireland, and other places have come together to form the Shovel Dance Collective. They cultivate and blend this content using sensibilities derived from metal, free improvisation, contemporary classical music, and drone; all the while entwining it with a profound understanding of the ways in which traditional music... read full bio
Both innovators and ambassadors, Crooked Still stands tall. This musically formidable, boldly unconventional bluegrass quintet originated in Boston and is renowned for their great energy, technical proficiency, unique instruments, and avant-garde acoustic approach. In the realm of Crooked Still, ancient mountain soul and rock energy coexist. Hard-hitting beats blend with eerie rural sounds. Heavenly vocals above gritty, blistering blues chords combine... read full bio
Music nourishes us spiritually, emotionally, and cognitively, much like community does. It also extends an invitation for us to gather together in a shared time and under one roof. Similar to this, John Craigie uses music to foster a sense of community that is anchored by his passionate and emotive songwriting, intense vocals, upbeat soundscapes, and unstoppable spirit. On his... read full bio
Bad Suns is a rock band whose influences include ‘70s and ‘80s post-punk legends like The Cure, The Clash and Elvis Costello. Signed with Vagrant Records, they’ve released two albums: Language & Perspective and Disappear Here. The Huffington Post’s Jessica Goodman and Ryan Kistobak named Language & Perspective on their list of the year’s best released, describing it as “a... read full bio
Jeanne Galice, better known by her stage name Jain, is a singer and composer from from the city of Toulouse in France. As a child, Jain did a lot of moving around because her father had jobs in a lot of different countries; she lived in locations like France, Dubai, the Congo, and Abu Dhabi, among other places. Her travels... read full bio
Marlon Williams, who is originally from New Zealand, has a voice that is both timeless and fascinating. His musical performances are natural and smooth, his songwriting talents are complex, and his voice is lovely. Williams channels his feelings into each song by drawing on experiences from his own life that serve as inspiration. The sound that William creates has elements... read full bio
In a career that spans over twenty years, Joan Osborne has proven to be an artistically restless yet consistently enthralling performer. She has sold over seven million albums and garnered six Grammy nominations. She cemented her reputation as a top tier soul singer with an incredible turn in the acclaimed documentary film Standing in the Shadows of Motown, followed by... read full bio
In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. As a storyteller, Colvin is both keen and warm-hearted, leavening event the toughest tales with tenderness, empathy, and a searing sense... read full bio
Julie Fowlis is a talented singer and instrumentalist from Scotland. She is the BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2008 and in a few short years has taken the music scene by storm. She is somewhat of an enigma as she sings in a language only understood by around 60,000 people - which accounts for only approximately... read full bio
FKA Twigs is an English singer-songwriter, producer, and dancer based out of London. It didn't take her very long to make it big, as her very first album LP1 was critically acclaimed. Her two EPs prior to her debut album were released on YouTube, with music videos accompanying every song. She has been featured on BBC's Later with Jools Holland,... read full bio
A career spanning more than two decades is something that few bands can truly boast. Elbow can claim that without making personnel changes. This is not to say that elbow takes a strict approach to music. Previously, the band as a whole had created the vast majority of elbow songs, starting with a sketch from one member and evolving it during... read full bio
Yael Deckelbaum is an activist and singer-songwriter who is Canadian and Israeli with a platinum award. She is regarded as one of the original members of the Israeli folk group Habanot Nechama, whose self-titled CD sold over 40,000 copies and went platinum in Israel. Yael has shared the stage with a number of notable performers, including Gregory Porter, Bobby McFerrin,... read full bio
Kina Grannis is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. She is half Japanese and half European American. Grannis was the winner of the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest. As a result of winning, she earned a recording contract with Interscope Records and had her music video played during the commercials of Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008. She recently... read full bio
Chaz Bundick is an American recording artist best known by his stage name, Toro Y Moi. He creates and produces music that is often referred to as chillwave. He started his career in high school where he formed a band with his schoolmates. From there, he graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design.... read full bio
