In her debut solo project, WTRGRL, Swedish-Mexican-American producer, drummer, and songwriter Chloe Saavedra fuses mainstream pop with experimental electronic music. Chloe Saavedra and her sister Asy co-founded the band Smoosh when Chloe was 10 years old. The band got signed to Barsuk Records, went on tour with acts like Bloc Party, Death Cab for Cutie and Pearl Jam, made an appearance... read full bio
Before they ever played their first gig, WSTR was signed to independent American label No Sleep Records thanks to their rapid rise in the UK pop-punk scene. The Liverpool-based band, which consists of vocalist Sammy Clifford, bassist Alex Tobijanski and guitarists Kieren Alder and Danny Swift, listed American bands like blink-182, Sum 41 and New Found Glory among their key influences. Along... read full bio
Wrenn, who is devoted to the art and image she so meticulously curates, is an enigmatic, monster-making riddle for the internet and her devoted following. This isn't to imply that the artist's identity is intended to distance herself from her audience; rather, she connects with them through her music, which is a healing and frequently spiritual experience for both parties... read full bio
The Chicago-based indie-punk band Worry Club was founded by singer/songwriter Chase Walsh and media, graphic designer, etc. Zack Zagula. In just over three years since the collective's formation, they have gathered 7 million streams and over 250k monthly listeners. Through a catalog of tunes that swiftly found their audience online throughout the epidemic, Worry Club has amassed a passionate and loyal fan... read full bio
World Party is an alternative rock band from London, the solo project of artist Karl Wallinger. Wallinger started World Party after leaving band The Waterboys. He debuted his solo act with the album Private Revolution, which achieved hits in the United Kingdom, Private Revolution and Ship of Fools. The song Ship of Fools garnered acclaim in countries like Australia, New... read full bio
Meredith Lampe, Cody Edgerly and Kenny Monroe are three Brooklyn-based musicians who form the indie rock group Work Wife. Work Wife draws inspiration from artists like Faye Webster, Neil Young and American Football as well as folk rock instrumentals to create music that inspires their own brand of dark comedy. On Born Losers Records, Work Wife's debut EP was made available. It... read full bio
Woosung is a Korean-American musician who performs as an electric guitarist and singer for the South Korean band The Rose. He is also a composer and writer. The Rose, who made her debut with the soft-rock song "Sorry," was listed by Billboard as one of the "New K-Pop Artists to Watch." The EPs Dawn and Void, the latter of which... read full bio
After the publication of her self-titled first EP, Woodes gained popularity both domestically (where she was included on numerous "ones to watch" lists) and abroad. Since then, in addition to her own headline tours, she has performed at several festivals, including Splendour in the Grass, SXSW and Beyond the Valley, and toured with artists including Thelma Plum, Asgier and Sylvan Esso. Two... read full bio
Wooden Shjips is an experimental rock band that originates from San Francisco, California. They are famous for their primeval swirl of incomprehensible vocals and wailing organs. Ripley Johnson, who sings and plays guitar, is a member of the band, along with Dusty Jermier, who plays trumpet and bass, Omar Ahsanuddin, who plays drums, and Nash Whalen, who plays the organ.... read full bio
A gateway into their singular point of view without boundaries, Wombo's odd world is a kaleidoscope voyage of abrupt turns and startling vistas, a mashup of influences with a mischievous grin that merge into a hallucinogenic but limitless reality. Sydney Chadwick (vocals), Cameron Lowe (guitar) and Joel Taylor (drums) had previously played in punk pop band the Debauchees and with the addition... read full bio
In just a year and a half since starting their band, the Wolves have amassed a sizable social media following and a devoted fanbase by focusing on the absurdities of everyday life through their original songs and sharp parodies. They've published three music videos, opened for David Cross, Tenacious D, and Jukebox the Ghost, and played at the Netflix is... read full bio
A musician from London named WOLFFE enjoys the sinister aspect of popular music. The vocalist, who is gifted with a piercing but soulful voice, shines on the new song "Trouble Ahead." One of WOLFFE's most intriguing and sympathetic vocals to date is paired with brooding, melancholy pop music's electronic backdrop. Even with only two tracks officially under her belt, Wolffe is... read full bio
Wolf Parade is a post-punk indie rock band from Montreal. The band incorporates guitar, synths, drums, and vocals in their music. Their record ‘Apologies to the Queen Mary’ was released to earn critical acclaim and a Polaris Music Prize nomination. The band has gone through several ebbs and flows of performing, at one point they took a hiatus. Wolf Parade... read full bio
Wolf Parade, a Canadian indie rock band, won over reviewers with their complex, dynamic music that was influenced by a wide range of genres. They also saw an unexpected amount of financial success. They consistently wrote catchy songs with pop hooks that made it clear they had spent a lot of time listening to 1980s new wave music. However, they also... read full bio
From the infectious electro-pop of Lions In Cages" to the atmospherics of "Back To Back," McElligott -- who plays all the instruments in the recording studio but performs live with a full band -- has been able to create music that isn't specific to any scene and is extremely refreshing in today's increasingly homogenized musical landscape. Already a fast-rising star... read full bio
Wolf Alice is a Grammy-nominated alternative rock band, whose members consist of vocalist Ellie Rowsell, guitarist Joff Oddie, bassist Theo Ellis, and drummer Joel Amey. Their music has garnered them numerous awards, including a UK Festival Award for Best Breakthrough Artist, iTunes Award for Best New Artist/Band, two NME Awards, a Mercury Prize nomination, a BRIT Award nomination for British... read full bio
Presenting Wishy, the highly acclaimed band formed by songwriters Kevin Krauter and Nina Pitchkites of Indiana. When Pitchkites returned from Philadelphia, the two artists from Indianapolis formed Wishy as a musical collaboration. After discovering a mutual appreciation for 90s alternative bands like The Sundays and My Bloody Valentine, the two started creating their own distinctive style of grungy, introspective pop-rock. During... read full bio
Wintersleep is a Canadian indie rock band from Halifax, Nova Scotia that consists of members Paul Murphy, Loel Campbell, Tim d’Eon, Jon Samuel and Chris Bell. The band was originally formed in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia by Murphy and d’Eon who previously played together in bands in high school. After forming, Wintersleep went on to release their self-titled debut album. From... read full bio
Samira spent her formative years growing up in Curitiba, Brazil, where her mother filled their home with the gentle melodies of MPB (msica popular brasileira), and her father introduced her to the distorted sounds of American punk. Samira first came of age as a musician in the Boston indie-rock scene during the early 2010s. Since then, she has worked with... read full bio
Winston Surfshirt is an Australian funk and hip-hop band from Manly, New South Wales, that consists of members Winston on lead vocals and multi-instrumentalist, Bustlip on beats, The Bone on trombone, Bik Julio on the bass guitar, Dool on the keyboard, and Mi-K who plays the guitar. The band was started after Surfshirt formed the band as a funk and... read full bio
