Big Country is not your average band. This Scottish rock band is predominantly known for their ability to infuse Scottish folk and rock together. They often utilize their guitar sounds to help mimic the inspirational sounds of bagpipes and fiddles. The band, Big Country is currently composed of members Mark Brzezicki, Jamie Watson, Scott Whitley, Simon Hough, and Bruce Watson.... read full bio
The son of jazz drummer Jim Chapin, Tom is described as ""totally captivating"" by Billboard Magazine. Tom is a singer, guitar player, TV personality, concert performer, actor, composer, and recording artist. His concerts span generations and stereotypes, and his recordings have earned him awards from Parent's Choice, New York Music Awards, and Emmy and Peabody Awards for his work with... read full bio
DAVE DAVIES founded the Kinks in the early 1960s and forever changed music after he sliced up the speaker cone of a little green amp and created a revolutionary, distorted guitar tone and frenetic solo on the song YOU REALLY GOT ME. Always an innovator, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member DAVE DAVIES has worked on a slew of... read full bio
Yacht is a dance-pop band from Portland, Oregon. The band is comprised of members Jona Bechtolt, Claire L. Evans, and Rob Kieswetter. Yacht rose to fame after they were commissioned for performances at New York based art and technology platform Rhizome. They were later recruited to perform at the Museum of Modern Art’s P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center. Their performances... read full bio
The Home album and the hits "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Halo," and "Josey" achieved global recognition a long time ago, but Deep Blue Something got back together to record the Locust House EP. The enthusiasm following a few performances has developed into a sincere desire to tour once more, and the EP has been expanded into a full-length album. The fact that... read full bio
Andrea Gibson is an award-winning spoken word poet and activist. Her poetry focuses on social issues such as gender, politics, and other reform. Gibson is a four-time Denver Grand Slam Champion, fourth place finisher at the National Poetry Slam, and third place finisher at the Individual World Poetry Slam. She has published six books and draws influence from Sonya Renee,... read full bio
This British singer/songwriter Neon Hitch began recording her debut album in 2010. The album was named Beg, Borrow, and Steal and released a single Get Over U. Later was followed by singles by "Silly Girl", "Bad Dog" and "Poisoned with Love"the latter which appeared in Teen Wolf and Now That's What I Call Music! 40. She also released a... read full bio
Paul Brady, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is one of Ireland's most highly-regarded and successful artists, and the pre-eminent Irish singer-songwriter of his generation. His versions of great ballads like Arthur McBride and The Lakes Of Pontchartrain were definitive and are still being asked for by audiences today. Brady has spent his career crossing borders of style while holding fast to... read full bio
For over a decade, Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s – led by singer and songwriter Richard Edwards – have been creating music that swirls with fear and doubt and tension and beauty. Their music was born out of Indianapolis with the lushly melancholic The Dust of Retreat, came of age with the bittersweet duo Animal/Not Animal, and arrived... read full bio
Kevin Devine is an American songwriter and musician from Brooklyn, New York, who is known for alternately introspective and political lyrics and melodic acoustic guitar tunes. He cites his influences as Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith, Guns N’ Roses, Brother Paramo and Nirvana, among others. He grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island, and has spent significant time in Manhattan and... read full bio
The New York-based instrumental electronic ensemble was lured to arcade games, Nintendo game systems and the plinking and high-score noises that emanated from them and echoed in its ears like ethereal coos. It instantly got to work creating punishing and motivational music for a mixtape that would become the soundtrack of the sky for every aircraft jumper, skydiver and paratrooper. The music... read full bio
Alexander Ebert was only five years old when he discovered how much he loved recording. He found himself taping a cappella versions of songs from the Stand By Me soundtrack, complete with vocalized basslines and mouthed drums. You could hear my sister in the background crying at one point. She's two, and I'm trying to coax her into performing with... read full bio
The American pop band Polica, whose name is typically written in all capital letters, was established in 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Channy Leaneagh (vocals, synth), Chris Bierden (bass), Drew Christopherson (drums), and Ben Ivascu (drums) make up the band. Ryan Olson, the band's producer, also contributes to the band in the studio. To this day, the band has issued a... read full bio
Blue Scholars is an American hip-hop duo made up of DJ Sabzi and MC Geologic. The hip-hop group came to be when the two individuals skipped class in college. They joined an organization focused on reviving interest in hip-hop and began collaborating together. Since joining together, the group has performed in over 400 shows across the United States. They have... read full bio
Nosaj Thing is a producer from Los Angeles, California. From a young age Nosaj Thing involved himself in music. He learned how to use turntables and began producing music in middle school. He has released his own original music, along with producing tracks for artists like Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, and Chance the Rapper. Nosaj Thing has also remixed for... read full bio
Nina Nesbitt is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Scotland. She performs her own unique sound, a mixture some would categorize as acoustic folk pop. Nesbitt has created several songs that have hit the UK Singles Chart, including Stay Out and Boy. Her single Stay Out peaked at number 21 on the singles chart. Nesbitts EP, The Apple Tree, hit... read full bio
Maps & Atlases is a unique rock band known for their musical and writing talents. Influenced by alternative rock and experimental music, Maps & Atlases has shaped their own form of music called math rock. They have performed at festivals like SXSW and toured with bands like Foals, Ra Ra Riot, Princeton, The Fall of Troy, Tera Melos, and others.... read full bio
EXODUS was founded in 1982 by Tom Hunting, Kirk Hammett and Gary Holt. Singer, Paul Baloff was added to round out the lineup. In the year to follow, EXODUS gained the attention of the international underground scene, transforming their status from an insiders' tip of the tape trading community to a hugely popular act. With the use of innovative song... read full bio
Fastball is an alternative rock band from Austin, Texas. Joey Shuffield and Miles Zuniga formed Fastball along with Tony Scalzo. Originally called Magneto USA, they were signed to Hollywood Records and soon changed their name to Fastball. Fastball released their first full-length album, “Make Your Mama Proud” and toured extensively throughout the US with little notice. After a year and... read full bio
The House Jacks, a San Francisco-based rock band, are pioneers in the music business as the first rock group to only rely on their powerful vocals to produce a unique sound. They easily transition between genres, producing thrilling funk, high-energy rock, and heartfelt ballads that strike a chord with their steadily growing fan base. These pioneering musicians have performed on innumerable... read full bio
