There is more to El Mato an un Policia Motorizado than just the well-known Argentine alternative band.They now serve as the global representatives of Latin American rock. From the moment you hear them for the first time, their songs have such an epic vibe. by using sincere and truthful lyrics and interpreting noisy-melodic rock (also known as post-punk or synth-pop)... read full bio
Arlo Guthrie is the son of famed folk artist Woody Guthrie. His music continues the legacy of his father with social conscience themes and songs that have become American staples, such as Alice's Restaurant" and "The City of New Orleans." With songs like "Alice's Restaurant", too long for radio airplay; "Coming into Los Angeles", banned from many radio stations but... read full bio
A singer-songwriter from Blackheath in South London, Jack Penate is the grandson of The Gormenghast Trilogy author and illustrator Mervyn Peake. He frequently appears in the "Estuary English" pack of UK musicians, a group that includes artists like Lily Allen, Jamie T, Kate Nash, Adele and others who sing without purposefully changing their spoken English accent. He and his friend Felix White formed the... read full bio
Northwest of Chicago, in McHenry County, Illinois, the Alkaline Trio was born. The only surviving member of the original band, which consisted of drummer Glenn Porter and bassist Rob Doran, is Skiba. After the band's debut EP Sundials was released, Doran quit and Andriano, who made his recorded debut on For Your Lungs Only EP, took over. The Trio's fame increased... read full bio
Early in the 1990s, Ben Lee started his career as a young teenager in the Australian lo-fi punk band Noise Addict, which was discovered by influential musicians Sonic Youth and the Beastie Boys. That was the start of an incredible career that has been unique and eclectic while continuing to get wilder and more fascinating by the day. Ben's career is... read full bio
It's hard to overlook the chart-topping independent rock duo Icon For Hire. The band, which consists of guitarist/producer Shawn Jump and power vocalist Ariel Bloomer, has quietly gathered a devoted following through their extensive touring, which included an outstanding multi-year run on the Vans Warped Tour. Icon For Hire has been dubbed the "sleeping giants of the modern rock scene"... read full bio
As one of the leading Australian club producers influencing the global electronic scene, Uberjakd recently signed contracts with Laidback Luke's Mixmash, Ministry of Sound Australia, and Steve Aoki's Dim Mak. Uberjak'd has performed at some of the world's most renowned events and festivals in the last few years, including WMC, Stereosonic, Webster Hall New York, Pacha Ibiza, Sydney, and many... read full bio
"El Nuevo Pop Alternativo" (Bruses, a three-time Latin Grammy candidate) is known for her pop, electronica, and rock influences mixed with raw, deep, and poetic lyrics that instantly resonate. The tracks "Dueles Tan Bien," which recently celebrated its first platinum and gold certification, "I Like 2 Be," and "FBI" are off her debut album "Monsters," which is currently available. She... read full bio
Ultravox is a pioneering British electronic band of the 70s and 80s, with fourteen hit singles and numerous platinum records to their name. The group's album Vienna reached No. 3 on the charts, and is still their most successful release to date. The single Vienna" off the album reached No. 2 on the charts, while the album held other top... read full bio
Reuben, a Perth native, has established himself as one of Australia's most notable indie folk performers. Reuben, who is well-known for his soul-stirring indie folk style, connects with audiences through his stories and strong voice, capturing unadulterated emotion in each song. Reuben's art exhibits a sincere, grounded character as he juggles his music and life as a mining sector rigger. His compositions... read full bio
Brendan Perry is an English singer and multi-instrumental artist. Perry was born in London but moved to Auckland, New Zealand early in his education. Perry did not have formal musical education growing up so he began playing guitar at his catholic school on his own. Post schooling, Perry had a series of jobs until he joined the... read full bio
Sunny Day Real Estate was an American alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington. They were one of the first emo bands in establishing the genre. In 1994, the band released their debut album Diary on Sub Pop Records to critical acclaim. However, shortly after releasing their second album LP2, the band broke up, with members Nate Mendel and William Goldsmith... read full bio
Rock band Dr. Dog has been creating music in various incarnations for over sixteen years. Beginning with The Psychedelic Swamp, a concept album realized in the damp ruin of a flooded basement with waterlogged guitars and a digital delay pedal, the band has simmered on the back burner of our musical lives for most of its existence but we’ve recently... read full bio
American pop punk group The Starting Line was established in Churchville, Pennsylvania. The members of the group are Brian Schmutz (keyboards, vocals), Kenny Vasoli (vocals, bass), Matt Watts (guitar), Mike Golla (guitar) and Tom Gryskiewicz (drums). The group has released four studio albums, is most known for their rock radio smash "Island" and their popular tune "The Best of Me." A hiatus... 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
The captivating psychedelic art rock group Django Django, from London, England, has mesmerized listeners with its avant-garde and varied sound. The four members of the group—Vincent Neff, Tommy Grace, Jimmy Dixon, and David Maclean—met at the Edinburgh College of Art, where their shared love of music served as the starting point for their artistic journey. The band's self-titled debut album entered... read full bio
Chicago’s Finest is made up of former band members of Chicago, Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin, along with Emmy Award Nominated artist Marc Bonilla, one of the top five finalists on The Voice, Will Champlin, and bassist, producer and vocalist, Rob McDonald (known as Rob McBass). Chicago’s Finest was born to represent the roots of the city of Chicago. The... read full bio
Kevin Hearn is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist; he can play the keyboard, guitar, accordion, mandolin, and sings. His career in music began with the Barenaked Ladies, a multi-platinum selling band. Now, pursuing a solo career, Hearn has released an abundance of new music and so far has released seven albums. Artists like David Lynch and Sun Ra inspire Hearn; he follows... read full bio
Dot Hacker is an experimental rock band from California that consists of Josh Kinghoffer, Jonathan Hischke, Clint Walsh, and Eric Gardner. All except Jonathan Hischke were previous members of the touring incarnation of Gnarls Barkley. They released their debut album but then Klinghoffer joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He didn't quit the band entirely though and they still perform... read full bio
Pete Wentz is an American musician, singer-songwriter, record executive, author, and AnR consultant who is best known for his work as the bassist and lyricist for the American rock band Fall Out Boy. Wentz was born in Wilmette, Illinois, and he began his career playing in the band Arma Angelus, where he recorded the EP, “The Grave End of the... read full bio
