Originally from The Maritimes, Canada, Melanie Doane grew up in a musical family in Nova Scotia. She began playing the violin at age 3 and from there went on to learn a number of different instruments including piano, ukulele and stand-up bass. She studied voice in college, but decided to leave school to pursue theater. Eventually she started to write... read full bio
With over 45 million views on his ""Drifting"" video on youtube, Andy McKee is considered one of the worlds best acoustic guitar soloists. His online supporters have allowed him to travel and do upwards of 200 shows a year. McKee's first taste of international attention was at the prestigious National Finger Style Guitar Championships in Windfield, Kansas. McKee’s unique,... read full bio
Beth Nielsen Chapman is the writer behind number-one country hits for Trisha Yearwood, Willie Nelson, and Lorrie Morgan. Jazz artist Ute Lemper and blues-rock Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt have also recorded her songs. Chapman's own albums have charted in the top 10 in the Adult Contemporary field. ... read full bio
Alexs story like most great rock and roll tales begins with a boy, a guitar and a head full of songs. He started teaching himself guitar when he was 14, but didnt have the patience to learn all the campfire classics, so he just started writing his own songs. His big influences: Stevie Wonder, Nirvana, Cat Stevens, Black Crowes, Maroon... read full bio
The Canadian band Hot Hot Heat is best known for their indie rock hit song, Bandages. Hot Hot Heat became an indie rock phenomenon with their synthpunk sound. They later released the album Happiness Ltd that was produced by the legendary Rob Cavallo. Hot Hot Heat toured with Snow Patrol as their opening act on the U.S. leg of... read full bio
The Thermals are a post-pop-punk trio from pre-Portlandia-Portland, Oregon. The Thermals' sixth LP and debut for Saddle Creek, Desperate Ground will be released April 16. Desperate Ground is a true scrappy and scratchy return-to-form for The Thermals, with all the raw power and unhinged adolescent energy that made their early LP's so insanely enjoyable. Lyrically, Desperate Ground is a brash... read full bio
London based indie band Klaxons won the Nationwide Mercury Prize for their debut album Myths of the Near Future. In support of the album and their previously released 7-inch singles, they toured with festivals and headlining tours until returning to the studio to produce their sophomore album Surfing the Void. As of the release of their third album Love Frequency,... read full bio
"The legendary metal band Fates Warning began in the early 1980's playing a traditional style of heavy metal. However, they quickly began to adopt a more technically proficient style influenced by Rush and are considered by many to be the first true prog-metal band. While the band has subsequently moved in more melodic and ambient directions, they have remained a vibrant... read full bio
Further Seems Forever (often abbreviated FSF) is a rock band based in Pompano Beach, Florida, United States that formed after the breakup of the well established hardcore outfit, Strongarm, in 1998. FSF has often been labeled a “Christian band” due to their long association with Tooth & Nail Records and performances at festivals such as Cornerstone, yet members maintain that... read full bio
Following the critical darling that was their 2000 debut, Com Plex, the Helio Sequence takes it up and out on their second Cavity Search full length Young Effectuals. With their by-now-traditional diet of sleepless excess replete with temporary insanity and recurring mania, Brandon Summers (vocals/guitar) and Benjamin Weikel (keyboards/drums) once again holed up in the one room music store in... read full bio
Palms is an American rock band that features Deftones' vocalist Chino Moreno and three members of the post-metal band Isis: bassist Jeff Caxide, drummer Aaron Harris and guitarist Bryant Clifford Meyer. After the demise of Isis, Caxide, Harris and Meyer decided they wanted to continue making music together. Moreno would later join the band and said he was always a fan... read full bio
The Ordinary Boys is a British indie rock band that pulls influences from ska, punk, and Bitpop to create an eclectic yet cohesive upbeat sound. Formerly the hardcore outfit Next in Line, The Ordinary Boys take their name from the Morrissey song of the same name. The boys have released four albums since there inception, all charting within the top... read full bio
Austin Plaine has no aspirations of overtaking the greatest songwriters in history. Yes, the native of Minneapolis enjoyed music and guitar when he was 13 years old and revered Bob Dylan. He spent his adolescent years in his bedroom making music. You can hear why Plaine has received early accolades for his somber lyrics and soothing voice on his debut.... read full bio
Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers is a rising country band, who has a unique flavor to their sound. Nicki's career began when she sang impromptu at a New Year's Eve party, where she sang a blues song that caught the attention of music producer Tim Bluhm. He encouraged Nicki to write songs and perform at public venues. She quickly gained... read full bio
Passafire has gone through several phases of redefining their sound, style, and lineup. The band's biggest 'reset' occurred for their fourth album release, Start From Scratch. Passafire got new band member, Mike DeGuzman on the keyboard, a new producer Paul Leary, and a freshly made band-owned label, FlameGuy Records. Their fourth album stands apart from the rest by having a... read full bio
40 oz to Freedom formed in March of 2007 and has been turning heads from day one. They have a uniquely similar sound to Sublime as well as an amazingly energetic show that is sure to leave you wanting more. All in all, this is the band to see for any true Sublime fan. ROCK ON!!!! ... read full bio
Jimmie's Chicken Shack blends funk-metal with elements of ska and reggae but also a surprising acoustic prowess. Lead vocalist Jimmy HaHa grew up in Maryland and played with a group named Ten Times Big for several years. After the band broke up, he hit the snowboarding circuit for two years but then began several acoustic jams with friends. HaHa recruited... read full bio
In 1996 Days Of The New, headed by Travis Meeks were signed to Outpost Recordings a subsidiary of Geffen Records, and brought on to Warner Chapels publishing. In early 96 Days Of The New did their first tour with Kenny Wayne Sheppard. During that tour the single Touch, Peel and Stand was released, and went to #1 on rock radio... read full bio
COASTS is an up and coming band from Bristol. They have been touring nonstop and growing to fame quite quickly. They have recorded many catchy songs including Oceans", "Your Soul", "Tonight", "Wallow", and "Stone". Their sound has been referred to as a Tropical Guitar sound."... read full bio
Most artists dont start with a leg up or an unfair advantage; they are the bootstrap pullers who make sacrifices and put the long hours in before finally breaking into the public consciousness. Such is true for Priory, the duo consisting of multi-instrumentalists Brandon Rush and Kyle Sears, but their journey runs much deeper: both men risking failure and poverty,... read full bio
