Katie Noonan, a five-time ARIA Award winner, has established herself as one of Australia's most diligent, adaptable and productive artists. The Herald Sun named Katie one of the best Australian singers of all time. Over the course of her career, she has created 21 albums, achieved seven times platinum record sales and received 28 nominations for ARIA Awards in a variety of... read full bio
Israeli musician, actor and transplant Ninet Tayeb resides in Los Angeles. The visceral rock'n'roll of the singer-songwriter fits in with America's passion of guitar-based, carnal intensity. Ninet is one of Israel's greatest stars back home. She has performed there with acts including Cyndi Lauper, Jesus & Mary Chain and Alanis Morissette. She won the inaugural season of Israel's version of American Idol, Kochav... read full bio
Mike Watt, one of the most important players in West Coast punk rock, originally rose to prominence as the Minutemen's distinctive bassist. Watt was an excellent bassist who is almost as well-known for his methods as for his playing. Watt has collaborated with a wide spectrum of artists, from Sonic Youth to Kelly Clarkson. Musically, his basslines are a diverse... read full bio
Some of the best songs of the previous 50 years were penned by Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings. Unquestionably, theirs is the Great Canadian Songbook as a collective. They have dozens of gold and platinum hits between them including Hand Me Down World, Share The Land, Albert Flasher, Follow Your Daughter Home, Glamour Boy, Star Baby, Clap For The Wolfman, Let It... read full bio
Todd Kerns, Brent Fitz, Shane Gaalaas and Cory Churko make up the supergroup Toque. All of them have achieved success performing alongside artists like Shania Twain, Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Kelly Clarkson and Japanese superstars B'z on domestic and international stages. The guys' collaboration during a Winnipeg cancer charity event led to the creation of Toque. The set list included all... read full bio
Guitarist and singer Tom Wilson founded the Canadian band Junkhouse. The original lineup also included bassist and vocalist Russ Wilson, guitarist Dan Achen and drummer Ray Farrugia. After a while, guitarist and keyboardist Colin Cripps was added to the group to expand it. Grant Marshall, a bassist, showed up at the venue at about the same time to take over for... read full bio
Five friends from Mexico City created the band Little Jesus, which has gone on to establish themselves as one of the region's leading rock references through countless live shows and songs. When Little Jesus' debut single "Berlin" was made available, everything began. Thanks to a number of dance rhythms and an innovative tune characterized at the time as tropipop, a song... read full bio
The band Kero Kero Bonito is who they are, and nothing else. They create tough and important music that is inspired by selective bits of technology, the limitless expanse of the internet and a huge spectrum of influences. The trio has developed a massive popularity in the short time they've been together with 175 million streams and more. They generate every aspect of... read full bio
Oi Va Voi is an East European and Jewish folk music group from London that was founded by six young people with a variety of musical backgrounds. They perform live with their distinctive dynamism and intensity. The band has avoided labeling since their initial years while yet being widely recognized. With their debut album, Laughter Through Tears, they had an immediate impact.... read full bio
John Morisi is a synth-focused singer, composer and producer better known by his stage name Johnny Dynamite, but Dynamite occasionally performs with members of his band "The Bloodsuckers". Dynamite used the moniker "Johnny Dynamite" for one of his most famous characters, an anti-hero investigator from the underground, after being inspired by the artwork of his grandpa, renowned comic book artist and... read full bio
In 2001, the emo-rock group Emery was formed. With nine full-length albums, several EPs and numerous exclusive releases to their exclusive subscription club called Emeryland, they have performed on tour all over the world. Emery continues to release new songs every year and has a dedicated following. Emeryland is a thriving and long-lasting community that keeps integrating and enhancing a cohesive,... read full bio
Grammy winners and ten-time Latin Grammy nominees, the renowned Mexican electronic/funk/rock group Kinky is legendary. "NOTHING IS MORE THAN TÚ." Reverting "to the electronic roots that have characterized the group and solidified them as one of the most important bands in Latin America," according to Billboard, it's their first entirely new song since 2012. It's also a favorite among critics. Featuring guests Pepe... read full bio
Lead singer and guitarist Jack Miller, drummer Tommy StClair, guitarist and keyboardist Conrad Boyd, guitarist Pearce Eisenhardt, and bassist Johnny Hohman make up the New-Age Rock group Never Ending Fall (NEF). The Maryland natives started their band in the fourth grade and have a wide range of musical tastes, from heavier indie rock to a more upbeat, soulful sound. Thanks... read full bio
Eliza Bagg has a complicated musical background. She is a classical opera soprano who has traveled throughout Europe with the renowned John Zorn, participated in Meredith Monk's opera at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and appeared as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic. She has performed indie rock venues and charmingly dingy basements while creating her own music under the... read full bio
Eli Keszler is a New York-based percussionist, composer, and Grammy nominee. His solo albums, which have been issued by labels like LuckyMe, Shelter Press, Empty Editions, ESP-DISK, PAN, and REL Records, have received positive reviews. Keszler has composed more than 10 original film scores. Emmanuel Seigner and Willem Dafoe in Olmo Schnabel's "Pet Shop Days," which had its premiere at the... read full bio
A shining example of Liverpool's thriving music culture, KEYSIDE mirror the rich musical history of the city by fusing melancholic lyrics with warm guitar tones. They're leading the northwest's musical comeback, signed to Modern Sky, fusing the sounds of 'The Queen is Dead' with contemporary energy. Chris Taylor of Kempston Street Studios produced their most recent recordings, which have a genuine... read full bio
Despite being mostly recognized as a band from the Washington, DC, area, Velocity Girl is an American indie rock group that was founded in College Park, Maryland. The Primal Scream B-side gave rise to the band's moniker. Velocity Girl's sound was more melodic and often included "clean" (non-distorted) electric guitar tones and two-part harmonies, in contrast to the harsh vocal... read full bio
Canadian guitarist and songwriter Nick Johnston has put out five solo albums. Together with his best buddy Ben Ragan, he formed the band Archival, and together they released the album Fear and Fate. Notable musicians like Paul Gilbert, Marco Minnemann, Guthrie Govan, and Bryan Beller have contributed to his recordings. In addition, he has contributed to tracks by other musicians, such as... read full bio
Ska-punk group Save Ferris was founded in Orange County, California, around 1995. They are referencing the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off with their name. Under the direction of the legendary front woman Monique Powell, the group achieved widespread recognition through radio successes, ongoing tours, and cameos in numerous TV series and motion pictures. The group's "Introducing Save Ferris" EP was published by... read full bio
Among the most well-known artists in the post-rock genre is without a doubt Mono. But don't expect to hear anything that even remotely resembles post-rock's more "avant-garde" side (think GY!BE, A Silver Mount Zion, etc.). Mono takes a far more melodic approach, and the tunes have significantly simpler structures. Similar to their Scottish contemporaries Mogwai, this guitar-lead group mostly focuses... read full bio
