When Nashville, Tennessee-based garage band Be Your Own Pet were still in their teens, the band was beloved by critics for both their music and their notoriously erratic live performances. The band made two highly regarded albums and contributed to the emergence of garage punk after being signed to Thurston Moore by Sonic Youth's Ecstatic Peace record label in the... read full bio
India Shore and Claire Altendahl founded Boyish. When India required a guitarist for an audition tape at Berklee College of Music, Claire offered her services. They soon realized they had similar musical tastes and they began working together as "The Blue." The pair later wrote and produced Carnation, their debut album, which The New Yorker praised for "looking uncertainty straight in... read full bio
The BLK ODYSSY project, led by Sam Houston, is motivated by emancipation. Houston, who was born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey and now resides in Austin, Texas, delves into his own background as a Black musician and the environment he grew up in on his first album under this new name, BLK VINTAGE. It's an album that draws heavily... read full bio
Blake Rose, an Australian native from Perth, has always had a strong interest in music. The didgeridoo, a wind instrument made by indigenous Australians, was one of the first instruments Rose ever picked up. The didgeridoo has its limitations though and Rose had begun learning how to play the guitar. But Rose didn't truly mature into the songwriter he is now until a three-month... read full bio
Benoit Degeville, who co-founded Snowflake, is now in charge of the Product division. Benoit is a world authority on self-tuning database systems and parallel execution. Benoit worked with Oracle for more than ten years before starting Snowflake as a key architect in the SQL Manageability team and as the lead architect for parallel execution in Oracle RAC. Benoit was employed... read full bio
Black Star Riders was founded by Gorham, lead vocalist/guitarist Ricky Warwick, co-lead guitarist Damon Johnson and bassist Marco Mendoza of Thin Lizzy, as well as Jimmy DeGrasso, a former drummer for Megadeth and Alice Cooper. All Hell Breaks Loose, the band's debut album, was published and received overwhelmingly positive reviews from Classic Rock, MOJO, Metal Hammer and Kerrang! Black Star Riders are genetically... read full bio
Deborah Bonham has made a name for herself as one of the best blues, rock and soul vocalists the UK has ever produced throughout the course of a remarkable career. She has consistently followed while simultaneously receiving accolades for a run of highly acclaimed original album releases, enthralling standing ovation concert performances at the Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium and on the... read full bio
Indie-pop band Bandalos Chinos is revered by producer Adan Jodorowsky. The Argentine sextet of Gregorio Degano, Salvador Colombo, Tomás Verduga, Matas Verduga, Iaki Colombo and Nicolás Rodrguez del Pozo is known for its catchy melodies, which would make any classical European composer into the teenage leader of their fanbase. They may not have intended for this to happen when they released... read full bio
BCUC practices in a shipping container turned community restaurant, just a short distance from the church where Desmond Tutu orchestrated the escape of the most sought-after anti-Apartheid activists in Soweto, where their unyielding outspokenness resonates in a brand-new way. Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness, like its ancestors, views music as a tool for spiritual and political freedom as well as a... read full bio
William W. George is a well-known American businessman, professor, and authority on leadership. He is a Henry B. Arthur Fellow of Ethics and Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, where he imparts his vast expertise and unique perspectives on leadership and ethics. George had a notable career in business before entering academia, most notably as Chairman and CEO... read full bio
Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo was raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and didn't watch his first basketball game until he was 12 years old. He was spotted at a youth competition in Yemen when he was 16, which gave him the chance to train in Spain. Before the Sacramento Kings selected Biyombo seventh overall in the NBA Draft, he had... read full bio
Professional baseball center fielder Byron Buxton represents the Minnesota Twins. He was selected by the Twins in the second round of the MLB Draft, and at the age of 21, he made his Major League debut. Buxton has since established himself as one of the game's most captivating players. His lightning-quick reflexes and outstanding outfield defense have helped him win... read full bio
Brandon Steiner has established a legendary reputation as the CEO and Founder of Steiner Sports, turning his love of sports into a thriving commercial enterprise. Steiner's influence goes beyond Steiner Sports, as his inventiveness gave rise to a variety of fruitful businesses. He has developed platforms that link players, fans, and collectors in creative and meaningful ways as the driving force behind... read full bio
The Florida Panthers are led by general manager Bill Zito. Zito's Panthers have amassed a 137-64-19 record since he took over in South Florida before to the start of the season, good for a.667 points percentage that places him third all-time among general managers who have managed more than 100 games. The Panthers hold the greatest postseason streak in team... read full bio
Ben, who is from Birmingham, has been a theatrical performer for more than 20 years. Ben decided to start a YouTube channel after quitting his "proper job" to become a full-time magician. He would "stalk" celebrities in a friendly way and perform magic tricks on them. His most memorable experience was when he went to Los Angeles in search of Britney... read full bio
The Observer named him one of the 50 funniest British comedy performers. On Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups, he was selected as the seventh best stand-up comedian. Bailey received his education at Bath's King Edward's School, an independent institution. Here, his music instructor (actual name Mark Bailey) gave him the moniker Bill for his exceptional guitar performance of the song "Won't... read full bio
He managed to keep 500 million viewers around the world wondering who he was for eight years. Ben is also a Hollywood stunt driver, TV presenter, keynote speaker and elite motorsports professional, but not many people are aware of this. His two best-selling books are "How to Drive," an international best-seller, and "The Man in the White Suit (The Stig, Le... read full bio
She not only excelled in the Paralympics but also won the London Wheelchair Marathon six times. Baroness Tanni has since become a well-known figure in public life and an outspoken advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Currently, she holds the positions of Chair of ukactive, Chancellor of Northumbria University, Non-Executive Director of the BBC, Board Member of Transport for... read full bio
The electronic duo Bodysync is made up of producers Ryan Hemsworth and Giraffage. Bodysync is a dance music group that explores vibrant, carefree dance music of all kinds. Their music is rooted in historic references while remaining strongly committed to advancing modern sounds. The two producers have self-released and collaborated on critically praised albums and EPs with labels including Fool's Gold,... read full bio
The enigmatic Hamburg, Germany-based steel pan group Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band has developed a cult following all over the world. They established a high standard for themselves with a number of iconic 7"s and three highly regarded full-length albums, and it's obvious they plan to raise it even more with this latest release. Bacao is back with their fourth... read full bio
