One of the largest pop bands of their generation, Maroon 5—and particularly its lead singer Adam Levine—became the face of blue-eyed soul in the twenty-first century by mastering changing musical and fashion styles. The group took a circuitous route to success, changing from the straightforward rock group Kara's Flowers to the slick, soulful Maroon 5 with the release of Songs About... read full bio
In the late '70's the energy of New York was emerging from downtown. A spirit of power and glamour was coming from social outcasts. Venues like CBGB's and Max's Kansas City gave home to bands like The Ramones and Television who led kids far away from uptown's discos into the cities burgeoning underground. The mixing of pop art with naked... read full bio
English indie rock band Florence and the Machine, sometimes known as Florence And the Machine, was founded in London in 2007 and features lead vocalist Florence Welch, keyboardist Isabella Summers, guitarist Rob Ackroyd, harpist Tom Monger, and additional musicians. The band's music has earned praise from the media, particularly the BBC, who contributed significantly to their ascent to fame by... read full bio
ZAYN is a singer-songwriter who first gained popularity as a founding member of the wildly successful boy band One Direction. He started a successful solo career after leaving the group, demonstrating his skills as a solo performer and working with other musicians to produce chart-topping tunes. "Pillowtalk," ZAYN's first solo single, became an instant hit, peaking at number one in seven... read full bio
Stevie Nicks is best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 120 million albums. She has been noted for her ethereal visual style and symbolic lyrics. Nicks began her solo career with the 5 million selling album Bella Donna, and she has produced... read full bio
Though known for her music - like the iconic song “Ironic” off the album Jagged Little Pill, Alanis Morissette is an avid fan and advocate of health and wellness- both physical and mental. Among a breadth of charity work, Morissette especially finds time to support environmental causes and organizations, such as Reverb, a non-profit that helps musicians and music fans... read full bio
Blink 182 is an American rock band that originated from the skate punk scene of San Diego, California. Since the group’s formation, Blink 182 has overcome many challenges, while audiences have witnessed them develop and mature with their music. Blink 182 shaped pop punk music to what it is today. The band has achieved multi-Platinum success and sold millions of... read full bio
Radiohead is a British rock band that formed in 1985. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Thom Yorke, lead guitarist Jonny Greenwood, keyboardist Colin Greenwood, bassist Ed O'Brien, and drummer Philip Selway. Radiohead is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of the last three decades, blending alternative rock, electronic, and experimental music to... read full bio
The Avett Brothers are a genre crossing, acoustic based group out of North Carolina that combines impeccable harmonies and meaningful lyrics to create an organic sound that has won them praise across the industry. Brothers Scott and Seth Avett, along with Bob Crawford and Joe Kwon, are known for their lively and infectious stage shows that showcase the grassroots music... read full bio
Paramore is an American rock band formed in Franklin, Tennessee in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro. Paramore rose to prominence in the mid-2000s with their debut album, "All We Know Is Falling", which combined elements of punk, emo, and pop punk to create a unique and highly influential sound. The... read full bio
Arcade Fire, a Montreal-based band, has been at the forefront of exploring the theme of neighborhoods and the suburban lifestyle in their music. With their 2004 breakthrough album "Funeral," which was ranked as the number 1 album of the '00s by Rolling Stone, Arcade Fire became a symbol of the yearning for the memories of youth that were lost in... read full bio
Kings of Leon were initially hailed as "the Southern Strokes" for their revival and reinvention of Dixieland rock & roll, but they gradually evolved into an adventurous arena rock band before making a major breakthrough with their album Only by the Night, which gave rise to the international hits "Sex on Fire" and "Use Somebody." The quartet's early songs, such... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, formerly known as Elizabeth "Lizzy" Grant, has become an instant success in the music industry following the release of smash hit after smash hit. The melancholic, melodic music of Lana Del Rey is renowned for its cinematic quality. Her music has a pop-culture fusion and a 1950s and 1960s vibe. After releasing her single "Video Games,"... read full bio
The Killers are a rock band, consisting of Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards), Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals), Mark Stoermer (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion). Their four albums to date, all chart-topping, have sold in excess of 22 million copies worldwide combined. The Killers are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st... read full bio
Jack White is one of the most prolific and renowned artists of the past twenty years. When the White Stripes started in 1997, no one expected that a red-and-white two-piece band would take hold in the mainstream world. They released the groundbreaking albums: White Blood Cells and Elephant. White later formed the Raconteurs and released their debut album, Broken Boy... read full bio
The duo that is Twenty One Pilots--Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun--has earned widespread acclaim for their energetic live sets and distinctive fusion of piano-driven schizoid pop and lyrical uplift. No strangers to the road, Twenty One Pilots has built a fervent national following via their electrifying performances at innumerable headline shows and tours. The band made its debut with... read full bio
Tame Impala an Australian band is best known for their unique sound of psychedelic rock that is reminiscent of the Beatles. The music is classic and the melodies are haunting. Tame Impala’s debut album Innerspeaker, received rave reviews about the unique sound the album had. They were also warmly received by not only music press but also the wider media,... read full bio
Tyler, The Creator, is a rapper and record producer from California. Born in Ladera Heights, he rose to prominence as the leader and co-founder of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future. He has rapped on and produced songs for nearly every Odd Future release. Tyler also creates all the artwork for the group's releases and said in an interview... read full bio
Electro-disco-rock band LCD Soundsystem is one of the hottest new artists of this era. Their self-titeld debut studio album was very well received, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Electronic/ Dance Album. LCD Soundsystem’s most popular single to date, “Daft Punk Is Playing at My House,” also received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording. The group went on to... read full bio
Jason DeFord, better known as his stage name, Jelly Roll, is an American southern rapper known for working with artists such as Lil Wyte and Tech N9ne. Jelly Roll was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and was raised in the community of Antioch, Tennessee, which is known for being a rough area of Nashville. Growing up in Antioch, Jelly Roll found... read full bio
