Kellie Loder, a contender for a Juno award, has a compelling quality. Her topical and meaningful lyrics paired to enchanting tunes reveal it. It can also be heard in the singer/songwriter's exciting live performances, which stir up strong feelings in the audience. Loder is the first runner-up of Canada's Got Talent on City TV, when she gloriously dazzled the judges... read full bio
Crys Matthews, a native of Nashville and a bard of truth, is one of the most prominent musicians advancing social justice today. Matthews, a multi-award-winning songwriter and composer, combines Americana, folk, blues and bluegrass into a daring, intricate performance rooted in classic melodies and interrupted with genuine, creative words. She was created for this moment. She uplifts our spirits in these... read full bio
A writer with hooks, comedy, chutzpah and revolutionary idealism is Carsie Blanton. Her discography includes a tour through American popular music, from sensuous jazz to pop-punk protest songs and was influenced by artist-activists like Nina Simone and Woody Guthrie. She has achieved a tiny menagerie of viral successes because to her special blend of hook-driven pop sensibility, political humor and poignant honesty, including... read full bio
Aleksi Campagne is ideally situated to present a modern, indie-folk interpretation of the revered fiddle-singing heritage. He started singing with his mother, legendary Canadian folk singer Connie Kaldor, when he was five years old. Aleksi relocated to Paris at the age of nineteen to study with jazz violin icon Didier Lockwood. Aleksi is the first person to ever be admitted into... read full bio
Shane Lavers, a singer-songwriter, and Maya Collette, a regular collaborator, created Chanel Beads as an experimental electronic project. The project began as a series of DIY live performances in Seattle, but it has expanded in scale since Lavers recently relocated to Brooklyn with the debut of the Zut Alor Chanel Beads EP. The duo is back today with a brand-new double-sided... read full bio
Emma Klein is a rising pop star whose music invites John Mayer, Tori Kelly and Colbie Caillat to sound like early 2000s pop and contemporary pop had a baby. Emma made friends with Bobby Bones when she participated in season 2 of ABC's American Idol, which allowed her to support him on tour across the US. Emma has a flair for writing with... read full bio
PLO Man and his label partners at Acting Press have built a devoted following while maintaining a modest profile and serving as a reliable source of gently distorted variations of techno. The quiet mythos around the imprint makes sure the work of the Canadian DJ and producer with a base in Berlin never sits idle for too long. Releases like... read full bio
London-raised Darkoo, a singer/songwriter from Nigeria, started her musical career after learning how to rap. She started fusing the sounds of her favorite African musicians, like WizKid and Maleek Berry, with the influences of living in the UK, which led her to release her debut single, "Gas Station." Darkoo now had a clear vision of who she wanted to be... read full bio
The captivating master Bien-Aimé Baraza has ruled the musical world with his golden touch. His alluring vocals and alluring presence as the face of Sauti Sol drove the band to unheard-of heights. As Bien forayed into solo popularity, his artistic development skyrocketed with the incredible "Bald Me Love Better" pairing with Aaron Rimbui. His chart-topping singles, like the upbeat "Nobody" starring Darassa,... read full bio
Faisal Salah, popularly known as FaceSoul, is an East African-born Somali artist currently residing in London. Faisal developed a love of music at an early age, fusing his enjoyment of singing, poetry and storytelling as a diversion from the difficulties of inner-city life. He set off on an international adventure, utilizing his voice to engage with various communities and tell his... read full bio
Maxim Lany, a DJ, producer and remixer, creates a singular, outsized sound. These daring soundscapes, which he uses in his legendary DJ performances to transport listeners on special musical journeys, have come to be associated with his name. The musician, who was born in Ghent, has spent more than a decade perfecting his style and rising to the top of the Belgian... read full bio
Jakob Ogawa is a Norwegian singer-songwriter who was born in Trondheim and now calls Oslo home. His chillout indie pop is topped off with his mellow, sweet voice. His debut song, "You'll Be on My Mind," was released by Diamond Club and included jazzy chords, steel drum noises and effervescent synthesizers. After joining Playground Music, Ogawa released the five-track EP Bedroom... read full bio
With the aid of TikTok, New Zealand-based electronic music producer 33 Below has swiftly amassed a global following. A completely new audience has fallen in love with 33's sound when they released popular bootlegs of songs by musicians including Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Billie Eilish and Drake. Look no farther than DJ and Producer 33 Below if you're looking for a few... read full bio
Ango is a producer from Melbourne. His discography and his library of unreleased songs have been backed by notable figures like Patrick Topping since his releases on Shelter and Underground Sound. Ango's music has roots in electronic, pop and hard house, which is clear through his melodically intricate synthesizer work, catchy vocals and fast BPMs.... read full bio
Matilda Lyn has a remarkable talent for succinctly and wryly expressing the growing-up difficulties. Matilda, who was born and bred in Gothenburg, developed a passion for music production while attending the renowned Musik Makarna school in Sweden, which is the top school for songwriting in all of Europe. Her delicate, ethereal pop is completely personal and empathetic and Matilda has a... read full bio
Coach Party aren't passing judgment; in fact, like on the song "Everybody Hates Me," which is a fan favorite, they are aware that many times the issues are internal. Coach Party, however, represent a refreshingly honest break from the social media perfection that permeates our daily lives for the steadily growing tribe of fans who have watched them rise from... read full bio
Arima Ederra, who was born to immigrant Ethiopian parents, was saddled with the bittersweet burden of being a first-generation American artist who had to choose between fulfilling her heart's desire and doing her best to uphold her parents' sacrifices. The singer grew up in Las Vegas and rebelliously pursued her interests in art, music and spirituality, which occasionally made her stand out... read full bio
Ithaca is humble. Their album, They Fear Us, is a powerful piece of heavy music with a lot of depth and significance. It's emotionally sophisticated and musically fertile, flawlessly assimilating inspirations as varied as Deftones and Converge to "Janet Jackson and Prince," with Sam hesitantly employing the term "prog-hardcore" and citing Rolo Tomassi as a parallel. 'Ithaca doing fine' will be old... read full bio
Brothers Joe (vocals/guitar), Ollie (drums) and Jake (lead guitar) are from the Yorkshire Wharfedale towns of Otley and Ilkley. The band connected with bassist Elodie and created The Kites as a result of their common love of songwriting. Playing open-mics and battles of the bands helped The Kites develop their current snappy indie-pop style. The band has been rapidly gaining pace and... read full bio
ABSOLUTE. has distinguished himself from the pack of contemporary dance music with massive crossover house hits ("String Theory," "Stuck in Love" and "Voices") that will guarantee free FIJI water in his green room for the rest of his life. He has received ardent support from Pete Tong, Annie Mac, Tiga and The Blessed Madonna, who correctly noted that he has "the... read full bio
