Pesado is an alliance of regional Mexican music, also known as banda music or northern (having emerged in northern Mexico). They are considered to be one of the groups who launched a new generation of this type of music, giving it a freshness that has been largely accepted in Mexico and the United States, and opening doors to new groups... read full bio
The Black Crowes are a blues-oriented hard rock jam band formed 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States that has sold over 15 million albums and were hailed by Melody Maker as “The Most Rock N’ Roll Rock N’ Roll Band In The World” The band has toured with acts such as Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Jimmy Page, Tom Petty And The... read full bio
Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood make up the country music trio Lady Antebellum. The band's adventure began in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, in 2006. The group quickly produced their first self-titled debut album, which was published in 2008. The Billboard Hot Country Songs chart showed that their single, "Love Don't Live Here," peaked at number... read full bio
American rock band Incubus got their start as a high school band and grew to be a major success in the industry. The band was formed during their days at Calabasas High School and started performing in Southern California. Incubus released several singles and reached multi-platinum sales. Their third studio album, Make Yourself, earned the band mainstream recognition. Incubus... read full bio
Algernod Lanier Washington, better know by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper. His debut album The Real Testament entered the Billboard 200 chart at number two. Plies debut album has been certified Gold by the RIAA. Washington was a wide receiver on the football team of Miami University in Ohio in 1996 and 1997 before he became... read full bio
Weezer is an alternative rock band, who has released thirteen full-length albums, six EPs, a DVD, and a two-disc set, deluxe remastered edition of their debut album. Besides these official releases, they are notable for having released dozens of otherwise unreleased material onto the internet from their official website, and having hundreds of songs which have never been heard by... read full bio
One of rock‘n’ roll’s true originators, the Steve Miller Band has sold over 25 million albums since debuting with Children of the Future and Sailor, and is still a mainstay of the summer concert season. Steve Miller's career is made up of two distinct stages: the first as one of the top San Francisco blues-rockers and the second as one... read full bio
American nu metal band Korn, also spelled Kon, was founded in Bakersfield, California, in 1993. Jonathan Davis, James Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu, Ray Luzier, and Brian Welch make up the current lineup of the band. The group was first created as an L.A.P.D. expansion. They have worked with artists like Ice Cube, Tre Hardson from The Pharcyde, Chino Moreno of the... read full bio
Jazmine Sullivan is a Grammy-nominated RnB artist who made a splash with her debut album "Fearless." The album topped the Billboard Top RnB/Hip-Hop Albums chart and spawned three top 10 singles: "Need You Bad," "Bust Your Windows," and "Lions, Tigers and Bears." Sullivan co-wrote all of the songs on the album, showcasing her powerful vocals and unique storytelling abilities. Her... read full bio
Formed in Los Angeles, California in 1991, rock/metal band Tenacious D is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass. Black and Gass met in while both were members of the Los Angeles-based theater troupe, The Actors' Gang. The band first gained major popularity in the late 90s when they starred in their... read full bio
Madness are a British pop/ska band from Camden Town, London, that formed in 1976. The band continues to perform with their most recognized line-up of seven members, although their line-up has varied slightly over the years. They were one of the most prominent bands of the late-1970s 2 Tone ska revival. Madness achieved most of their success in the early... read full bio
There are but a handful of young, solo artists who dare to tackle the challenge of performing bachata music at the international level. There are fewer still who embody the charisma and talent to make the genre their own in a way that nobody has before. In a relatively short time, Prince Royce has done just that and then some... read full bio
Saweetie is an American rapper and singer-songwriter who is best known for her debut single “Icy Girl.” Saweetie was born in Hayward, California, and she began writing music when she was only 13 years old. After graduating from high school, Saweetie went on to earn her degree in communications and business from University of Southern California. After earning her college... read full bio
Pentatonix is an American a cappella group that rose to prominence in 2011, following their win on the third season of NBC's "The Sing-Off". Formed in Arlington, Texas in 2011, the group consists of vocalists Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee. Their music is characterized by their intricate harmonies, beatboxing, and innovative arrangements, and they... read full bio
The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo comprising Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, who met at the University of Manchester, England, United Kingdom in 1992. Initially they called themselves “The Dust Brothers.” They changed their name in 1995 given the preexisting American production duo “The Dust Brothers,” their burgeoning popularity and the threat of legal action from the... read full bio
Timeless. It is something that every artist aspires to be, but only a select handful ever achieve it. On that reduced list, Charlie Wilson's name can be found. Wilson has sold millions of albums, inspired a throng of artists who have modeled their vocal stylings after his (most notably Aaron Hall and R. Kelly), and cemented his status as a... read full bio
Slipknot is a heavy metal band hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, and is known for their electrifying live performances, attention-grabbing image, and aggressive style of music. The band's sound is a fusion of various genres, including metal, rock, and punk, resulting in a unique and distinctive sound that has earned them a devoted fanbase. Slipknot's journey to success was a challenging... read full bio
An American singer-songwriter and television personality, Meghan Elizabeth Trainor. Her breakthrough single, "All About That Bass," which peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 list and sold 11 million copies worldwide, helped her gain notoriety after she signed with Epic Records in 2014. With the company, Trainor has put out five studio albums and won numerous awards,... read full bio
Good ole southern boys Randy Owens, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook are country/blue grass band Alabama. The Alabama (state) natives reached the epitome of success in the 1980s with their incredible 7 multi-platinum albums and 27 chart topping hits. The success came with their deal with RCA Nashville. They are easily one of the best selling bands of all time... read full bio
Beach House is a dream pop/rock due consisting of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally. Victoria is a French-born singer who takes on lead vocals and keyboard. Alex sings back up vocals, and plays guitar, bass pedals, and dabbles on the keyboard as well. The duo was formed in 2004 while exploring in the indie rock scene in Baltimore. The... read full bio
