After the Libertines originally broke up, Carl Barat had a multifaceted career juggling acting, writing, and music. Despite initially signing with Vertigo as a solo artist, he quickly started Dirty Pretty Things, which the following year put out the number three U.K. album Waterloo to Anywhere. In addition to the publication of his book Threepenny Memoir: The Lives of a... read full bio
The Strokes' Nick Valensi, Ralph Alexander, Brad Oberhofer, Jon Safley and Darian Zahedi make up the Los Angeles-based band CRX. The band started up and put out their first record, "New Skin." The album was Valensi's first solo attempt after leaving The Strokes and was largely composed by him. Ways To Fake It and Broken Bones, two singles from the album, were released... read full bio
Doves, a Mancunian indie rock band, gained popularity amid a flurry of compelling post-British pop bands like Coldplay, Elbow and Starsailor. The band received a Mercury Prize nomination for their debut album after fusing some of the livelier pop elements from an earlier dance-oriented project with a rousing rock melodicism. They then went on to top the U.K. charts with their next two... read full bio
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Although he also headed bands under his own name, Ian Gillan was one of the most prominent vocalists of the heavy metal genre of rock that originated in the 1970s. He achieved his greatest fame as a member of Deep Purple. When still in his teens, he started singing in bands, the most well-known of which were the Javelins and... read full bio
Jack Harris puts language to the feelings we all share. His compositions, which draw inspiration from his experiences with love, fear, heartbreak, and hope, are fascinating tales woven by a hyperactive imagination. His raw expression tells that it takes courage to communicate your fears and feelings. This inspires him to compose engrossing poetry and catchy hooks. Supporting artists such as... read full bio
The Drive-By Truckers are an all American country rock band known for unafraid, straight-to-the-punch-line lyrics. Made up of Alabama and Georgia natives, the Drive-By Truckers have massive southern-style rock appeal. Their debut album, Gangstabilly showcased their twangy, unapologetic style, as did their second album, Pizza Deliverance, but their first major breakthrough came with their two-disc album The Southern Rock Opera.... read full bio
Devendra Banhart, an American-born singer, was raised in Venezuela. Inspired by Axl Rose, Kurt Cobain, Mick Jagger, and more, Banhart began to sing. His vocals, which are feminine and smooth, paint a fantastical, poetic image in your mind upon listening. Banhart is linked to the musical movement of Freak Folk; those who appreciate folk rock, psychedelic folk, and lo-fi genres... read full bio
The Afghan Whigs are an alternative rock band from Ohio. The group members rose up around grunge and garage sounds, but also incorporated R&B and soul influences into their sound and image. Pitchfork has described them as “one of the few alt-bands to flourish on a major label”. The Afghan Whigs broke up in 2001, only to reform again in... read full bio
Jakob Dylan (son of Bob Dylan) formed The Wallflowers in 1989 with himself on vocals and guitar, Tobi Miller on guitar, Rami Jaffee on keyboards, Barrie Maguire on bass, and Peter Yanowitz on drums. Jakob Dylan & The Wallflowers played clubs in and around Los Angeles (including a popular run at the Kibitz Room of Canter's delicatessen) but Jakob Dylan... read full bio
Formed in New Orleans, Louisiana, alternative rock band Better Than Ezra's first album, Deluxe, caught the attention of major record labels and radio. After signing with Elektra Records and re-releasing the album, their single, ""Good"", reached number 1 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, helping to push their album to Platinum status by the end of the year. Better... read full bio
Hoobastank is an American rock band, best known for their hits ""The Reason"", ""Crawling in the Dark"", and ""Running Away"". The band formed in Agoura Hills, California, with singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They were signed to Island Records for eleven years, and have released five albums and one extended play... read full bio
Parachute is an American pop rock band that consists of friends that formed during college. Since their formation the band has been busy touring, producing albums and promoting their music. Their major label debut album, Losing Sleep, received Gold certification and peaked at No.40 on the U.S. Billboard 200. The band’s third album, Overnight, continually topped the iTunes album charts... read full bio
Serj Tankian is one of the most unconventional and dynamic frontmen in rock, best known as the lead singer of the multi-platinum selling band System Of A Down. With a career spanning over two decades, Tankian has left an indelible mark on the music industry, becoming a symbol of innovation and activism. After System Of A Down went on an extended... read full bio
Over one million records later and Sister Hazel are still five down-to-earth guys from Gainesville, Florida. When their heartfelt debut, Platinum certified ...Somewhere More Familiar was first self-released, it sold over 10,000 copies in less than three months. When it was re-released, the catchy love-struck first single ""All For You"" became one of the most played songs on radio that... read full bio
Marc Kinchen is a producer, remixer, and DJ. For his entire life, Kinchen has been involved in music. He is experienced in genres from hip-hop to house, and has produced music in several different categories. Kinchen has produced worldwide hits and underground tracks. As a teenager growing up in Detroit, Kinchen received the opportunity to work with electronic music legends... read full bio
An American singer, musician, and composer named Karen Lee Orzolek was born in South Korea. She sings lead for the independent rock group Yeah Yeah Yeahs. "Crush Songs," O's first solo album, was released on September 9, 2014. It was made available on Kobalt Label Services' Cult Records. O released a live album titled "Live from Crush Palace" on February... read full bio
Travie McCoy, also known as Travis Lazarus McCoy, is the primary vocalist and rapper for the alternative hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes. McCoy was born and reared in Geneva, New York, and his mother exposed him to a variety of musical genres at a young age, igniting his passion of music. He started Gym Class Heroes with a group of... read full bio
A blue-eyed soul-pop classic that Rolling Stone describes as a distillation of Powters love for old Motown records into sweetly groovy tunes laced with falsetto vocals and buoyed by a hefty backbeat, has benefited from constant radio airplay and TV exposure. The excitement about Powter in America comes on the heels of his phenomenal year across the world, where he... read full bio
Formed during the height of New York City's post-punk revival in 2003, the Bravery took equal influence from dance music and stylish indie rock. Comprising Sam Endicott (vocals/guitar), John Conway (keyboards), Anthony Burulcich (drums), Michael Zakarin (guitar), and Mike H. (bass), the band got its start in early 2003, several years after Vassar College classmates Conway and Endicott (formerly of... read full bio
