After a ton of touring and a string of literate and scrappy albums recorded for What's Yr Rupture and Rough Trade, Parquet Courts firmly established themselves as one of their era's marquee bands. They do this by blending noisy, punk-friendly clatter with snarky, sometimes serious lyrics delivered in a menacing monotone. As the decade went on, the band started to... read full bio
Since the 1980s, Lou Barlow has been one of the most powerfully recognizable, significant and productive figures in independent music. He played in three significant bands—Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh and the Folk Implosion—and also found time to pursue a solo career. His contributions to each of these endeavors were unified by his talent for writing straightforward but memorable melodies and his willingness to... read full bio
In addition to being a band, Bad Wolves are a sonic wrecking ball that is obliterating everything in their path. The band, which consists of drummer John Boecklin (ex-Devildriver), vocalist Tommy Vext (Divine Heresy, Snot), guitarists Doc Coyle (ex-God Forbid), Chris Cain (Bury Your Dead) and bassist Kyle Konkiel (ex-In This Moment), may appear to have just appeared on the scene,... read full bio
Explosions in the Sky, known for their brutally aggressive live performances, were heralded early in their history as the upcoming sensation in dark, dynamic instrumental indie rock, similar to Mogwai and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. They were one of the most commercially successful bands in the genre and contributed to a number of motion pictures, television shows and video games. The... read full bio
Since their debut, CHAI have been linked to ecstatic happiness. The Japanese four-piece, which consists of identical twins MANA (lead vocals and keys) and KANA (guitar), drummer YUNA and bassist-lyricist YUUKI, has earned a reputation for their live performances' upbeat displays of inventive and eclectic songwriting, impressive musicianship, matching outfits and sheer solace. CHAI's avowed goal to undermine Japan's sometimes oppressive standards... read full bio
The talented guitarist and composer Chadwick Stokes was raised on a rural farm outside of Boston. His numerous endeavors have weaved together music, art, history and activism. He has been a songwriter since early adolescence. From his politically charged band, State Radio, to his nascent solo project, Chadwick Stokes and the Pintos, to the band Dispatch, which he founded in his... read full bio
The Cat Empire have progressively grown to be one of Australia's most popular musical exports. Without anyone at home actually noticing, the band consistently generates more worldwide business than any of their local contemporaries. They do this by attracting passionate devotion throughout the globe. The six people who have been connected by a shared passion of music since their teens have... read full bio
Stars On ESP, a wildly eclectic avant-pop set by His Name Is Alive that found Warren Defever drawing inspiration from a variety of sources including Phil Spector, early ska and reggae, Woody Guthrie, cult '60s label ESP (hence the title) and a number of lost records by actor David McCallum, made a triumphant splash. Its standout track, "Universal Frequencies," brilliantly reimagined... read full bio
Osunlade is a multi-talented artist and producer who has made a name for himself in the world of electronic and soul music. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he showed an early interest in music, learning to play the piano at the age of six. He later attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he studied music theory and composition. Osunlade has released... read full bio
Kid Harpoon is a talented singer-songwriter who first emerged on the London music scene in 2006 as a resident at Nambucca. With his first single, "The River, The Ocean, The Pearl," released by Brikabrak, he quickly gained critical acclaim and a following from NME and Drowned in Sound. Two EPs, "The First EP" and "The Second EP", followed, solidifying his... read full bio
Guitarist/composer Grant Geissman is a well-known contemporary jazz recording artist with an impressive sixteen albums to his name. His latest project, "BLOOZ," marks a reunion with Mesa/Bluemoon label, which released several of his albums in the 1990s. The second in a trilogy, "Cool Man Cool," features some of his favorite music and artists, including Chick Corea, Chuck Mangione, Tom Scott,... read full bio
Jeff Coffin is a multi-talented saxophonist, composer, and educator with a successful career in the music industry. Born in Massachusetts and raised in Dexter, Maine, he started playing the alto sax in fifth grade and later pursued his studies in music education, graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in Music Education in 1990. He is a... read full bio
Rahkeim Calief Meyer, better known as Roc Marciano, is a prominent American rapper, songwriter, and producer who has made a significant impact on the hip hop scene since the start of his career in 2000. As a member of Busta Rhymes' Flipmode Squad, Roc Marciano made his debut on "The Heist" before forming the U.N., a hardcore underground hip hop... read full bio
Rikki Hughes is a highly acclaimed television producer and showrunner who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Born on August 3, 1971, Hughes has produced a wide range of popular comedy specials, award shows, television series, and independent features. Some of her most notable works include the BET 25th Anniversary Special, It's Pimpin' Pimpin', Bill Bellamy's... read full bio
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
Stefflon Don is a British-Jamaican singer and songwriter whose music blends elements of hip-hop, dancehall, and pop. Born Stephanie Victoria Allen in Birmingham, England, Stefflon Don spent her early years in Rotterdam, Netherlands, before returning to the UK to pursue a career in music. Before her music career, Stefflon Don worked as a cake decorator and hairdresser. She got her first... read full bio
The Linda Lindas are a four-piece rock band hailing from Los Angeles, California. Consisting of Bela Salazar, Eloise Wong, Lucia de la Garza, and Mila de la Garza, the band was formed in early 2018 by Wong's father, Martin, who brought the group together to play a show at the Girlschool LA music festival. Initially intended as a one-off project,... read full bio
The Last Dinner Party is a six-piece band from South-London that is quickly making waves in the guitar music renaissance. Though they have not yet released any music, the band has already gained a strong following for their theatrical performances. Their name, conceived during a wine-stained evening, embodies their musical and aesthetic ethos of decadence, mystery, spectacle, and charm. Inspired by... read full bio
Waterparks is a Houston-based American rock band founded in 2011 by Awsten Knight and Gage Matthieu. Initially formed with drummer Owen Marvin and guitarist Tommy Denley, the band went through a series of line-up changes before finally settling with Geoff Wigington as lead guitarist and Otto Wood on drums. Their debut EP, "Airplane Conversations," was released in 2012, and was... read full bio
Alaqua Cox is a rising star in Hollywood, known for her trailblazing work as a deaf Native American actress. Cox was born on February 14, 1997, and raised in the Menominee Indian Reservation in Keshena, Wisconsin, as a member of the Menominee and Mohican nation. She attended the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, where she played basketball and volleyball. Cox is... read full bio
