To call Mew 'sort of surreal', of course, is like saying Bill Gates is 'reasonably well off'. If the sprawling, soaring bliss-rock of their breakthrough third album Frengers (2003) - particularly the ecstatically icy space ballets She Came Home For Christmas and NME Single Of The Week Comforting Sounds - projected a sense of glacial fairy tale wonderment (the sort... read full bio
Luka Bloom is Barry Moore, younger brother of Irish folk legend Christy Moore. Bloom moved to New York and recorded a pensive Riverside (Reprise, 1990) before returning to Ireland and starting his major career with The Acoustic Motorbike (Reprise, 1992), an album that, contrary to the title, is arranged with a drum machine and absorbs American influences (such as rap).... read full bio
Known professionally as Kenna, he is a philanthropist, musician and technology creationist. His track Say Goodbye To Love" was nominated for Best Urban/Alternative Performance at the 51st annual Grammy Awards. Kenna's second album, entitled Make Sure They See My Face, was released to appease his waiting fans. In Malcolm Gladwell's book Blink, a portion of one chapter focuses on the... read full bio
James Somerville is a pop singer-songwriter from Scotland. In addition to his solo career, he sang in the 1980s with the pop groups The Communards and Bronski Beat. His distinctive and heartfelt countertenor/falsetto singing voice has made him particularly well-known. His music, including "Smalltown Boy," reflects his open homosexuality.... read full bio
Adam Gontier is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter. He is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for Saint Asonia, but is best known as the former lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter of the Canadian rock band Three Days Grace. Gontier left Three Days Grace on January 9, 2013. In addition to his work with Three Days... read full bio
This talented group of musicians from England formed Supergrass in 1994 after failing in the job market as factory worker (Gaz Coombes), plunger-dishwasher (Mick Quinn), dinner lady (Danny Goffey) and astrophysicist (Robert Coombes).Their hits include Caught by the Fuzz," "Mansize Rooster," "Lenny," "Alright," "Mansize Rooster" and "Caught by the Fuzz."... read full bio
All ages can identify with the themes found in Jesse's music and words. In addition to his natural talent, Jesse exudes a passion, charisma, and intensity that come through in both his original compositions and live performances. The ABC Television Competition "Rising Star" went to Jesse. Every week, he dazzled the crowd with his passion, vigor, and strong singing... read full bio
Brooklyn-based indie-pop group The Secret Dream Lovers is led by multi-instrumentalist and composer Matt Koenig. The band has developed a reputation for their contagious melodies and groovy beats, with a style that pulls from a variety of genres, including disco, funk, and indie rock. After leaving his position as music director at a radio station in New York City, Koenig began... read full bio
The Fighting Jamesons perform traditional music in a way that is fierce and upbeat for the present day. The Fighting Jamesons became well-known on the East Coast very rapidly. Renowned Irish rock performers including Dropkick Murphys, The Saw Doctors, and Young Dubliners have all performed with them on stage. Formed in the tradition of legendary Celtic acts such as Flogging Molly... read full bio
The 1980’s new wave/rock band The Alarm was formed initially as a punk band by lead singer Mike Peters. After embracing the sound of rock, they soon distinguished their sound by infusing Welsh culture and language. The band was quickly noticed and was featured by ZigZag magazine as their single of the month. After meeting U2’s band agent, The Alarm... read full bio
Spiderland spawned a whole new genre, frequently called Post-Rock, and came to be regarded as one of the most important and influential records of the past thirty years. The album was introduced to a wider audience when the song Good Morning, Captain appeared on the soundtrack for Larry Clarks controversial 1995 film Kids. In 2010, Spiderland was enthroned in the... read full bio
808 State are a British electronic music group, formed in 1987 in Manchester, taking their name from the Roland TR-808 drum machine and their common state of mind. They were formed by Graham Massey, Martin Price and Gerald Simpson, and they released their debut album, Newbuild, in September 1988. The band secured commercial success in 1989, when their song ""Pacific... read full bio
Dishwalla is an American alternative rock band from Santa Barbara, California, that consists of members Rodney Browning Cravens, Scot Alexander, Jim Wood, George Pendergast, and Justin Fox. The band is best known for their hit single, “Counting Blue Cars” which peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts and also peaked in the charts in the US... read full bio
Daley was introduced to the world on the Gorillaz single “Doncamatic”. Since, his soulful voice and signature black framed glasses and curly ginger Mohawk have crept into the music scene. His best work is a combination of old world soul influenced by his early days performing on the stages of Britain’s urban underground, as witnessed in his mixtape Those Who... read full bio
For nearly twenty years, Nicki Bluhm continued to progress. She was a relentless traveler, championing contemporary American roots music nationwide, merging the distinctions between country-soul and cosmic rock & roll. As daily life transpired amidst upheaval — marriage, divorce, a 2,300-mile relocation from Northern California to the periphery of Nashville, and an extended phase of personal repair — she remained... read full bio
Atlas Genius is an Australian band who hit the charts with a song they wrote and produced in their own garage studio, with no producer or label. The song ""Trojans"", within an hour, was on the Triple J Unearthed Website, SoundCloud, and for sale via TuneCore on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify worldwide. “Trojans” began selling over a thousand tracks per... read full bio
Gui Boratto is an electronic musician, composer, and producer. He has recorded for national and international record labels including Virgin, Irma, BMG, and Vidisco. Boratto is a growing name in the Brazilian house, techno, and minimal electronic scene. His talent is recognized worldwide and Boratto is also one of the owners of the independent music label Megamusic. Boratto has appeared... read full bio
Since the formation of Thrice in 1998, Dustin Kensrue was most notably known as the lead singer, lyricist, and guitarist for the well-regarded Irvine, California post-hardcore quartet. He had toured in past years on his own under the moniker “Ursus Veritas,” but decided to drop the name in favor of simplicity. The name was a play-on-words of its Latin components:... read full bio
Mudhoney is a Grunge band. Formed in Seattle, Washington, USA, in 1988 following the demise of Green River, Mudhoney's members are vocalist and rhythm guitarist Mark Arm, lead guitarist Steve Turner, bassist Guy Maddison, and drummer Dan Peters. Original bassist Matt Lukin left the band in 1999 but briefly returned in 2000 to complete touring obligations.... read full bio
Vinyl Theatre are an electronic alternative band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who used popular music sharing site SoundCloud to build their fan base and ultimately get noticed by record label Fueled By Ramen. Ramen reps the likes of Paramore and Panic! At The Disco, which is exactly where the boys of Vinyl Theatre want to be. Their infectious sound and inspirational... read full bio
