Locky discovered his passion for dance music among the vibrant nightlife and dance floors of London. The initial link to the intensity of the UK underground influenced a sound anchored in house and garage—firmly established in tradition yet perpetually advancing. Individuals fortunate enough to experience a Locky show can affirm that the musical odyssey they embark upon resembles an homage... read full bio
FORAGER is a Brooklyn-based group that enhances modern indie rock with complex guitar arrangements, elaborate vocalizations, and dynamic, evolving rhythms. NPR's Bobby Carter described their music as "buttery" and "complex," exclaiming, "where have you been all my life!" FORAGER has cultivated a substantial following through the excellence of its live performances, consistently selling out locations nationwide and supporting artists such... read full bio
Ronnie and Rob McCoury, proficient in mandolin and banjo respectively, were raised within the bluegrass tradition. Discuss a source that is both plentiful and untainted: their father, Del, ranks among the most prominent and accomplished performers in the history of the genre. Years spent touring with Dad in the Del McCoury Band refined their exceptional skills and inspired the duo... read full bio
After earning a degree in computer science from Duke University, Brett Williams started an illustrious career that expertly combined his scientific prowess with his military leadership. Williams, who was commissioned into the Air Force as a pilot, gathered 28 years of priceless experience overseeing aircraft operations before changing his focus to IT and cybersecurity. Williams led a powerful team of 400... read full bio
Nicole Lapin is a technology and finance journalist who has anchored for CNBC and CNN Live and appeared on CNN Headline News, CNN, and CNN International. She is an advocate and supporter of women taking charge of their finances and author the book Rich Bitch, a finance guide for women. She hosts an AOL Originals Shows titled ""I'll Never Forget... read full bio
Erica Orange is the Executive VP and COO of The Future Hunters, one of the most prestigious futurist consulting firms in the world. In these roles, Erica focuses on new social, technological, economic, political, demographic and environmental trends- and recognizes the strategic implications (the “So what”) of those trends for a number of the leading Fortune 500 companies, trade associations... read full bio
Eric is an executive advisor, coach, trainer and keynotes major leadership and sales meetings around the world. He is also the author of several executive and emerging leader development programs that are used across the globe and have been translated into 7 different languages. Eric's new book "Moving to Great....Unleashing Your Best in Life and Work" was released... read full bio
Lissa Rankin is a NY Times Best Selling Author, mind-body medicine physician, and founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute training program. Her book, Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself, found great success in the public and medical eye. Rankin shares her views on self-healing, empowering patients to heal themselves. She has appeared on TEDx Talks,... read full bio
Judson Laipply is an American motivational speaker and dancer. He is best known for his performance in the Evolution of Dance viral video clip, and has worked as a public speaker for several years. He has previously served as the state president of The Ohio Association of Student Councils. Laipply has earned her Bachelor’s from Bluffton University and went on... read full bio
Since 2016, Elin Hauge has focused primarily on AI while bridging the gap between business and data-driven technology for more than 20 years. She has honed an excellent ability to link corporate strategy and the use of AI via her work with company executives and tech entrepreneurs. She constantly debunks jargon and trendy terms, gives fresh insights to well-known problems and... read full bio
Dr. Jennifer Golbeck is the foremost world leader when it comes to social media research and topics of communication. As a speaker, she talks with audiences about ways to best leverage, along with eh incredible amount of social data is available for you to access, whether that be for you personal lives or your professional one. The second that social... read full bio
The Black Lips have earned a reputation in the music industry for their shocking stage antics during their live performances. The band first appeared on television in the United States on the show 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien,' and in the United Kingdom, they made their debut on the show 'The Wall.' They have been profiled in Rolling Stone, Spin,... read full bio
Will Wiesenfeld, known by his stage name Baths, is an indie electronic music producer and singer. As a classically trained musician, Wiesenfeld ended up experimenting with different types of music, eventually creating his own ambient, alternative style. He has released several albums and received mention on Pitchfork Medias Album of the Year: Honorable Mention list. Much of Wiesenfelds music is... read full bio
Dotan is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. Dotans initial album, 7 Layers, reached number 2 on the Dutch Top 100 Charts. Soon, it was featured on the Dutch iTunes Top 100. His fame led his music to appear in a multitude of different television shows, including The 100, Pretty Little Liars, and The Originals. Dotans single, Shadow Wind, was chosen... read full bio
Jimmy Webb has received critical acclaim through more than forty years of success: a member of the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, his work defines an iconic figure in the music world. Webb has received Grammy awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration, all of which set him apart from... read full bio
Higher Brothers is a rap group from China comprised of four members, Psy.P, Melo, MASIWEI, and Dzknow, who have scrounged to listen to rap music all their lives; they now provide their own twist on hip hop via their own music. They grew a substantial underground following with their music, and a couple of their best-known tracks are “BDKMD” and... read full bio
Joey Purp is a rapper from Chicago, Illinois. Inspired by artists like the Wu-Tang Clan, Sex Pistols, The Velvet Underground, Lil Wayne, and Currensy, Joey Purp has created his own signature style of music. His albums have received rave reviews; for example iiiDrops was received as one of 2016s best endeavors in hip-hop, earning an 8.2 rating on Pitchfork and... read full bio
Cloud Nothings is comprised of four individuals, Dylan Baldi, Jayson Gerycz, TJ Duke, and Chris Brown. The group combines guitar, drums, bass, and vocals to create an alternative sound, which can be described as a combination of “indie rock”, “noise”, “power pop”, and “punk”. They have released a multitude of studio albums, one live album, an EP, and several singles.... read full bio
Alex Sheen is the founder of ‘Because I Said I Would’, which is a social movement and nonprofit that works to ensure the betterment of humanity through promises and to build a community that are driven to help others. Sheen’s story is one with a heartfelt message, his father passed away from cancer and through his father Sheen started Because... read full bio
Mariana Atencio is a Venezuelan correspondent, speaker, author, and Peabody award-winning bilingual journalist who works for NBC News and MSNBC. Atencio is the only Latina that is a correspondent on NBC News. Atencio grew up in Caracas, Venezuela, and earned her undergraduate degree from the Universidad Catolica Andres Bello. She later earned her master’s degree from Columbia University Graduate School... read full bio
