In the ever-unfolding and expanding musical lives of multi-platinum Massachusetts-based band STAIND, CHAPTER V opens the book on a new phase of their journey. The 12-song album, produced by David Botrill (Tool, Godsmack) features the first single, the classic, mid-tempo and dynamic 'Right Here,' as well standouts like the edgy, dark 'Falling,' the poignant, retro-feeling 'Schizophrenic Conversations,' and the soaring... read full bio
Stabbing Westward is a band from the United States that plays industrial rock. They started out as a band in Chicago, Illinois, in 1985, but didn't start recording until the 1990s. The band performed at various times with KISS, Sponge, and The Sex Pistols, and their album Wither, Blister, Burn & Peel was certified gold in 1996. Additionally, the band's... read full bio
Squirrel Flower, or Ella Williams, is a Massachusetts native who got involved in the Boston DIY scene at a young age. As a child, she gave herself the nickname Squirrel Flower, a name that would carry much significance in her later musical career. As a child, she wrote poetry and that would later influence her songwriting. Ella’s family has always... read full bio
A collective five-piece band called Squid Nebula blends cosmic funk and psychedelic dance. They deliver a hyperreal, vivacious party with recognizable baselines, roomy percussion, ethereal guitars and evocative voices as the soundtrack. Squid Nebula is a band led by the hypnotic soul singer and proud Noongar lady Bumpy. Other members include Francis Tait (Quality Used Cars), Mick Power (Bohjass), Blake Lica (Millar Jukes) and Blake... read full bio
Squeeze are a British band that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the New Wave period of the late 1970s, and continued recording successfully in the 1980s and 1990s. They are known in the UK for their hit songs ""Cool for Cats"", ""Up the Junction"", ""Tempted"", ""Labelled With Love"", ""Black Coffee In Bed"", ""Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)"",... read full bio
It's hardly surprising that Sprints' songs sound so colloquial. Since their first song The Cheek, the Dublin four-piece—bassist Sam McCann, guitarist Colm O'Reilly and drummer Jack Callan—have been known for their gripping lyrics. The title tune of their EP, A Modern Job, is about defying social norms. Sprints, who made their SXSW debut and are at home on stage and draw inspiration for their... read full bio
Spring Kind is an alternative rock band from England. The band is comprised of artists Tarek Musa, Pete Darlington, Andy Morton, and James Green. They have played at SXSW and supported acts like the Kaiser Chiefs. Originally, the band received airplay for their track City on Beats 1 radio station. Artists like the Beach Boys, The Black Lips, and Dirty... read full bio
Spoons is a Canadian new wave band that was formed in Burlington, Ontario in the late 70’s, and currently consists of members Gordon Deppe, Sandy Horne, Chris McNeill, and Scott MacDonald. After the band formed, Spoons went on to release their debut independent single, “After the Institution,” which led them to release their debut album, “Stick Figure Neighbourhood,” which found... read full bio
Sponge has proven to be one of the Motor City's heaviest hitters after gaining international notoriety with their debut album Rotting Piata. Emerging out of Detroit with hits like Plowed" and "Molly (16 candles)" Sponge received massive airplay on radio stations from coast to coast and were in heavy rotation on MTV. After Rotting Piata went Gold, the band toured... read full bio
Split Chain is an interesting rock artist from Bristol, England. At their core, Split Chain is a rock band, yet they go deep into alternative rock to create a unique sound that is intense and alluring. Their ability to expertly combine powerful instrumentals with genuine emotion in their songs results in a musical experience that profoundly engages listeners. Split Chain creates... read full bio
The eighth studio album by Spiritualized and a sequel to Sweet Heart, Sweet Light meticulously weaves layer upon layer of magnificently transcendent sound together to produce a captivating and dramatic collection of songs, from the lullaby that opens A Perfect Miracle to the fading Morse Code at the end of Sail on Through. There are moments when the waves of beautiful... read full bio
Michael Bingham, a band member of the Bay Area's Spiritual Cramp who was formerly in the post-hardcore bands Creative Adult and Self Defense Family, may be the band's most well-known member. Instead, Spiritual Cramp leans on danceable post-punk, propelled by Bingham's sonorous vocals and bears little similarity to either. It's a sound made by a large ensemble of musicians—six in all—who... read full bio
Being the author of a hit song is one thing, but sustaining that popularity is quite another. It's common to hear stories of bands being swallowed up and spat out by the music industry for not living up to the hype. This fear of failure, of not living up to the hype, can destroy artists and suffocate their creativity before... read full bio
Spirit Family Reunion is an American southern rock, folk, blues, and bluegrass band. At the beginning of the group's formation, they began singing on the street corners, subway stations, and farmer's markets of New York City. They bring a certain energy with them for their performances that inspire the audience members to move and sing along. Their unique folk... read full bio
Spirit Animal is a rock band from New York City that consists of members Steve Cooper, Cal Stamp, Ronen Evron and Paul Michel. Their music is a mixture of genres such as pop, funk and rock. Cooper originally performed as a solo artist before joining the other members of the band. They then went on to release their debut album,... read full bio
If you grew up in the 90’s and failed to recognize the rock group Spinal Tap, don’t worry. The band never existed. Spinal Tap is a fictitious band created for Rob Reiner’s 1984 satirical movie ‘This Is Spinal Tap’. The film stars included actors and comedians Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer. ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ poked fun at... read full bio
Spencer Krug is a Canadian musician who is best known for being the singer-songwriter and keyboardist for the band Wolf Parade. Apart from his work with Wolf Parade, Krug is also known for recording under the name Moonface and for performing with bands such as Swan Lake, Sunset Rubdown, Frog Eyes, Fifths of Seven, and the Two Tonne Bowlers. Krug... read full bio
British Blues-Rock pioneer with timeless hits, the soulful sound of The Spencer Davis Group sounds as contemporary now as ever. Top Hits include: Gimme Some Lovin, "Keep On Runnin, "Don't Want You No More", "Somebody Help Me", "I'm a Man" and more. "Gimme Some Lovin'" peaked at No. 2 in the UK, and No. 7 in the US. With their... read full bio
Spencer Barnett is an up-and-coming pop soulful singer-songwriter who rose to popularity with the release of his debut single, “Whatever.” Barnett was born in New York and raised in Manhattan as well as San Francisco. He is the son of Roger Barnett and Sloan Barnett. His father was the CEO of Shaklee Corporation and his mother was a former district... read full bio
Speedy Ortiz is an American indie-rock band from Northampton, Massachusetts. The group was founded by Sadie Dupuis who originally recorded as a solo artist under Speedy Ortiz. During her time as a solo artist, Dupuis released the EP “Cop Kicker” and the album “The Death of Speedy Ortiz”. Since then, she has added band members Mike, Darl, and Andy. Since... read full bio
