Second Captains is a prominent Irish media company founded in March 2013 by Eoin McDevitt, Ken Early, Mark Horgan, Ciarán Murphy, and Simon Hick. The team is well known for their popular podcast "The Second Captains World Service," which helped them become the first major radio show to transition from traditional programming to podcasting in Ireland. The podcast remains the... read full bio
Skillibeng is the genre's current king and dancehall is once more a major force. He has made a reputation for himself in his own Jamaica over the past few years and he now has his sights set on ruling the music business outside of the Caribbean. The captivating Crocodile Tooth The Album, Skillibeng's debut album and his recent signing to RCA Records are... read full bio
Sama' Abdulhadi, the first Palestinian DJ to achieve global recognition, began her career in Beirut's burgeoning techno scene. Inspired by local and international DJs, she honed her high-octane, full-bodied techno set, which she describes as "Berlin techno, but I perceive it in a Lebanese way." Beirut was her training and testing ground, but her Boiler Room debut in Ramallah in 2018... read full bio
Steve Stamp is a British writer and actor who has gained recognition for his work on the hit mockumentary television series, People Just Do Nothing. As one of the creators of the show, he also plays the character of DJ Steves. Steve Stamp is a BAFTA award winner for Best Scripted Comedy and has won an RTS award for Scripted... read full bio
Canadian novelist and cultural critic Stephen Marche has been penning articles about artificial intelligence for years. Marche offers a distinctive viewpoint on the meeting point of AI and the humanities thanks to his PhD in Shakespeare. His writing examines how AI is transforming how we think about creativity and authorship. Marche garnered media attention in 2021 for his groundbreaking breakthrough in... read full bio
Born on January 1, 1971, Shannon Watts is a well-known American gun violence prevention activist who has devoted her life to the struggle against gun violence in the country. She is most recognized for founding Moms Demand Action, the biggest grassroots organization in the country dedicated to stopping gun violence. Her work in this area have brought her widespread acclaim... read full bio
Former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez, Testament and Sadus bassist Steve Di Giorgio, Willowtree singer Joel Ekelof and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis comprised the founding lineup of Soen. Soen's Music has been characterized as "melodic, heavy and intricate" by founding member and percussionist Martin Lopez. Soen has never shied away from exploring and analyzing oneself or society as musicians or expressionists since Lopez and Joel Ekelof... read full bio
Sylvia Acevedo is an extraordinary person who has made important contributions in a variety of sectors, establishing herself as a rocket scientist, novelist, businesswoman, and supporter of education. She has received recognition and awards from major institutions for her accomplishments and dedication. As the CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, Acevedo is currently instrumental in empowering young girls and... read full bio
Sammy Johnson, often known as Sammy J, is an Australian who uses his Polynesian and Maori heritage to inspire and encourage others via his music. Sammy's music is invigorating and captivating, fusing passionate lyrics with tropical reggae, soul, and jazz moods. Sammy, who is now located in the United States, seems to have taken off in the market, selling... read full bio
Baroness Susan Greenfield, CBE, is a British scientist who specializes in brain physiology. She studies how the brain creates awareness, the effects of modern technologies on the mind and innovative treatments for neurodegenerative illnesses like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. After completing her DPhil in the Department of Pharmacology at Oxford University, Baroness Greenfield went on to work as a researcher at NYU Medical... read full bio
Early songs "Space Ranger" and "Koi Moyo" showcased the anthemic, pop-friendly punk rock sound of the all-female Japanese rock band Scandal. They later took their music to a wider audience with their major-label debut, Best Scandal. They peaked at number one on the charts with Yellow and released one Top Five album annually until Hello World. By branching out into... read full bio
American singer and actor Steven Kazee's role as Guy in the musical Once made him famous, and for that role he received the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical. In the middle of the 2000s, Kazee started working as a professional actor. He appeared in several Broadway shows, such as Spamalot, 110 in the Shade, and... read full bio
Prominent indie-pop propagandists in Singapore, Sobs are committed to the power of pop music. Following the release of their critically acclaimed bedroom pop EP Catflap and dream-jangle LP Telltale Signs, which gained them international recognition, Sobs have finally put together a much-awaited three-year wait for their next release, Air Guitar. Sobs advance toward pop perfection after being acclaimed by MTV... read full bio
Sofia Camara, a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, is all about music. The Portuguese-Canadian singer-songwriter started developing her gift by drawing inspiration from vocal powerhouses such as Bruno Mars, Christina Aguilera, Adele, and Ariana Grande. Her early enthusiasm for music was inspired by the rock tunes of Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, and Nirvana that filled her West End Toronto... read full bio
Frdrik Durand, known as SNAILS, is an electric dance music DJ and producer. His music is unlike anything youve heard before, containing guttural bass, spastic synthesizer sounds, and 808s. Durands music is hardcore dubstep and trap. His collaborations with arists such as Flux Pavillion and Skrillex led him to fame. Durand has performed at EDC Las Vegas, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Ultra... read full bio
Scott Harrison, has had a life path that can only be characterized as transforming. Harrison had a wealthy and egotistical existence as a club promoter before committing himself to humanitarian work. He got a deep insight about the meaninglessness of his existence and the necessity to have a constructive impact on the world, though, during a wild vacation to Uruguay. Harrison... read full bio
Shungudzo is the stage name of Alexandra Shungudzo Govere, a Zimbabwean American musician and reality television star. She gained global recognition for two reasons: first, she was the first black female gymnast to compete for Zimbabwe in artistic gymnastics at the All-Africa Games; second, she co-founded the Kijana Project, which helps AIDS children. Later, she became well-known in the media... read full bio
Steven Johnson is the host of the BBC TV/PBS series, “How We Got to Now,” and is the best-selling author of the book “Wonderland” and “How We Got to Now.” Johnson was born in Washington, D.C. and he has earned his B.A. in Semiotics from Brown University and his M.A. in English Literature from Columbia University. Johnson is a popular... read full bio
Stephen Attenborough is the Commercial Director for Virgin Galactic, a company mainly owned by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group which is on track to become the world's first passenger carrying commercial spaceline. Stephen joined Virgin Galactic as the company's first full time employee to put in place the commercial foundations of the business. He now leads a team in London... read full bio
Popular for his work hosting ESPN's Summer and Winter X Games, NBC's Red Bull Signature Series, E!'s Daily 10, and his cultural reporting in South Africa during the FIFA World Cup, Selema Masekela is a respected commentator, journalist, musician, and producer. Presently, Selema is executive producing and hosting the much-awaited VICELAND documentary series, VICE World of Sports. The show transports viewers... read full bio
