Standing on the Corner sound like everything at once in a post-genre world. Their most recent album Red Burns, which was released as a single, unbroken work lasting an hour, combines elements of jazz, indie rock, soul, funk and hip-hop while also including poems, mock radio broadcasts, a ton of samples and a lot of distortion. Standing on the Corner, however, have a... read full bio
Standards, led by the vivacious guitarist Marcos Mena, is a unique math rock combo. Completing the group is Moises Popa on drums. Together, they have a successful blend of technical prowess and memorable guitar-driven songs, earning them acclaim from enthusiasts who appreciate standards' distinctively danceable take on sophisticated instrumental rock. Their instrumental works have enthralled audiences in Los Angeles and throughout... read full bio
Stand Atlantic has no plans to calm down. Since the publication of their breakthrough EP Sidewinder, the Australian four-piece has been labeled one of the "Hottest Rock Artists" in the world by Kerrang! and they are determined to prove it. Less than a year later, Stand Atlantic signed to Hopeless Records in the United States and released their critically acclaimed debut... read full bio
Stan Walker, who has been an artist, cultural leader, and storyteller for almost 20 years, feels that his career is only getting started. Stan spent the first seven years of his career in the spotlight, honing his vocal and composer abilities and experimenting with his sound. Regaining his life and health, strengthening his ties to his cultural identity, and incorporating... read full bio
Canadian singer-songwriter Stacey Ryan has gained popularity in the music industry thanks to her beautiful vocals and memorable lyrics. She was raised in Montreal, Quebec, and attended the École secondaire de la Cité-des-Jeunes, where she participated in the wind orchestra and jazz band while playing the trumpet. She entered a three-year college program for jazz interpretation at the age of... read full bio
Canadian singer-songwriter Stacey Ryan has gained popularity in the music industry thanks to her beautiful vocals and memorable lyrics. She was raised in Montreal, Quebec, and attended the École secondaire de la Cité-des-Jeunes, where she participated in the wind orchestra and jazz band while playing the trumpet. She entered a three-year college program for jazz interpretation at the age of... 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
Anne Erin “Annie” Clark better known by her stage name St. Vincent, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. She began her music career as a member of The Polyphonic Spree and was also part of Sufjan Stevens's touring band before forming her own band. Since starting St. Vincent, the group has released six studio albums some of which include... read full bio
Jean-Philip Grobler is known for his musical project St. Lucia. The band is led by Grobler and also consists of members Ross Clark, Nick Paul, Dustin Kaufman and Patti Beranek. Over the years the group has released three albums, “When the Night”, “Matter” and “Hyperion”. They have also released three EPs. Some of St. Lucia’s most popular songs include “Elevate”,... read full bio
Texas-born musician Kennedy Ashlyn is best known for her solo musical endeavor SRSQ (pronounced "seer-skew"). Prior to Cash Askew's death in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire in 2016, Ashlyn was the vocalist and keyboardist for the Santa Cruz, California, duet Them Are Us Too. As a result, Ashlyn stopped using their last name together and began recording under the name... read full bio
The band Squirrel Nut Zippers features original and founding members Jimbo Mathis and Chris Phillips. Their live show includes a performance with their original animated video for the song The Ghost of Stephen Foster", created by the same company that animated the Simpsons. The band still rejoices at the difficulty people have pigeonholing their unmistakable sound. A perpetually evolving, hybrid-stew... 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
Squid is a British post-punk band from Brighton, England, that consists of members Ollie Judge, Louis Borlase, Arthur Leadbetter, Laurie Nankivell, and Anton Pearson. Squid were formed in Brighton and the band has found influence and bands which include Neu! And This Heat. After their formation, the band released their debut single, “Perfect Teeth,” which they followed up with their... read full bio
With "Lost Without You," Spyres showcase their songwriting prowess and eloquently capture a crucial phase of adolescence: the time when your best friend finds a new partner and the dynamic changes, forcing the two of you to forge your own new paths independently for the duration of that relationship. Here, the soft harmonies of Emily Downie and Kiera McGuire provide... 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
Sports Team is a band from the North London neighborhood of Harlesden that plays upbeat, guitar-based indie rock with a sharp but fun edge. Their taut sound is complemented with witty lyrics that praise flip phones, Ashton Kutcher and gaudy British beach resorts. Sports Team released a number of singles and EPs that perfectly captured their lean power and sense of... read full bio
Spoon is an alternative rock band from Austin, TX. Spoon began when Britt Daniel formed a punk/pop project with Wendel Stivers, guitarist for (another Austin band) Sincola. Together with Andy Maguire on bass and Jim Eno on drums, the group took fruition. The band's single, “The Way We Get By”, appeared in the movie, Stranger Than Fiction, as well as... 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 Piñata. 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 Piñata went Gold, the band toured... read full bio
