By fusing jazz orchestration with hip-hop beats and MCs, Abstract Orchestra creates some of the most engaging hip-hop songs. The 18-piece all-star big band pushes the limits of live hip-hop by producing distinctive music that is both heavy and beautiful. A number of the band's members have performed on tour with some of the biggest performers in the world, including... read full bio
Awkward Moments is a collaborative performance art project with sound at its center that use a variety of mediums to examine the psychological, philosophical and metaphysical ramifications of a lifespan and its perpetual recurrence. Awkward Moments, which explores the relationship between sound, space and scenography, was inspired by the idea of "Expanded Cinema," a term coined by American experimental filmmaker Stan Vanderbeek to... read full bio
Friends from four of the most well-known bands in Canada came together to compose some songs: Dave Monks (Tokyo Police Club), Sam Roberts (Sam Roberts Band), Menno Versteeg (Hollerado) and Chris Murphy (Sloan). In addition to jamming on a number of tunes they all had laying around, they largely cracked dad jokes. They quickly recorded a lot of material and over the... read full bio
The key factor for Another Michael is trust. The lauded indie group packed up their belongings and moved from Albany to a shared residence in West Philadelphia. This change marked the beginning of a new chapter for the group as well as a strengthening of the ties that would later come to characterize their enthralling first album, "New Music and Big... read full bio
For Fox Sports, Alex Faust calls Major League Baseball, college basketball and play-by-play. He also serves as one of the play-by-play broadcasters for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV. Alex used to be the Los Angeles Kings' television play-by-play announcer. He also provided play-by-play commentary for college basketball and football games on ESPN. Additional responsibilities included calling college hockey on NESN and... read full bio
Middle-distance runner Adelle Tracey competes for Jamaica after formerly representing Great Britain, where she was raised. Adelle has participated in almost ten years of international competition on European, Commonwealth and World stages. At the NACAC Games, Adelle took home medals in the 800 and 1500 meters for silver and bronze, respectively. In addition to her accomplishments on the track, Adelle is a... read full bio
Mabe Fratti, Gibrana Cervantes, Concepción Huerta and Camille Mandoki, members of the experimental group Amor Muere from Mexico City, released their highly anticipated debut album, A time to love, a time to die, on the newly independent and rebranded experimental label, Scrawl. Amor Muere is the result of an exceptional cooperation between four well-known artists, each of whom has a storied career in... read full bio
Aaron Copeland was raised in Corsicana, Texas, where he started to play the guitar and piano at an early age and immediately began winning contests. He used to go to honky tonks with his father and brothers when he was a teenager. He got a job with the Casey Donahew Band, where he played keys, guitar, sang harmony vocals and eventually... read full bio
The sounds of conventional hip hop, bass music and reggae have been combined by Amp Live with a technical and classical sensibility. His hybrid production approach not only works in the studio, but also when he performs live. The varied skill he possesses is in good stride after riveting performances all across the country and festivals (Cali Roots, Enchanted... read full bio
Andy has made appearances on Comedy Central's The Half Hour, Conan, Live at Gotham and The Late Late Show with James Corden. He was the first comic to debut on network television, doing so on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show. On YouTube, his Dry Bar Comedy spectacular has received over 11 million views. His six comedy CDs are all regularly aired on Sirius... read full bio
Traveling across the desolation that was formerly known as California was ADVM BOMB. Avalon Hollywood, BASSMNT, Yost Theater, Organic Fest, Hard Rock, Side Bar Nightclub and other abandoned places were formerly home to his arsenal of weapons of mass devastation, which ranged from heavy dubstep to twerk/trap/moombahton. NGHTMRE, The Chainsmokers, DJ Chuckie, Junkie Kid, Mayhem, Bailo and more from the wastelands' powerful... read full bio
Asha Jefferies is well known for her somber, depressing pop tunes. She is originally from the Northern Rivers but was reared in Brisbane. With its single "Crybaby," which was added to rotation across triple J, double J and triple J Unearthed, her previous EP "The Pinnacle" served as a coming-of-age record for the musician and composer. It was a culmination of gentle... read full bio
Anyone who has been a fan of AgaJon's work over the past several years, particularly those who value music as an art form, is aware that the German Afghan producer musician stands as a testament to music that defies the widespread tendency of mass (re)producing popular music without much regard for the craft itself. The "7 days EP" - released... read full bio
Amelia Dare, a singer-songwriter, creates sophisticated songs by fusing sensual R&B with soulful melodies and her most recent album "Wrong About Me" is no exception. The South London-based artist's newest CD has her smooth soprano gliding over light beats. With its easygoing melodies and mellow guitar riffs, "Wrong About Me" serves as a reminder to stay away from poisonous people in order... read full bio
Jessica Nwokike alias AMAKA was born and raised in Lagos and her family immigrated to the United States when she was 8 years old. Jessica has always had a passion for music and attending a performing arts school in Southern California only heightened her enthusiasm. She started to take singing and producing more seriously as she grew older. Her sister together with... read full bio
These British teen sisters defy convention by going beyond what is expected of them. In contrast to their more delicate tunes, which include dark strings, haunting harmonies and a terrifying, circus-like ambiance, their genre-bending music is replete with strong basslines, electric guitars and tongue-twisting rap. The hard-to-define sound of ALT BLK ERA will both enthrall and unnerve you. Acts like The Prodigy, Stromae, Ashnikko,... read full bio
At Salesforce, Amanda serves as the Director of Community Marketing. She has experience in account management for interactive and full-service advertising firms with a background in content marketing and community management. She has received honors from the Online Marketing Institute, Direct Marketing Association, Content Marketing Institute, Publicity Club of New England, New England Direct Marketing, University of Hartford and the Advertising... read full bio
A co-founder of the risk advisory company LifeCycle Finance Partners, LLC, Allison Schrager is an economist, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, contributing editor at City Journal and writer for Bloomberg Opinion. By working in the fields of finance, politics and journalism, Allison broadened her career. She oversaw the development of retirement products at Dimensional Fund Advisors and provided advice to international institutions... read full bio
Fortuitously, Brussels noise punk musicians Benjamin Chaval (drums, electronics) and Nico Gitto (guitar) clashed with urban griot and multi-instrumentalist Kaito Winse (vocals, tama, peul flutes, mouth bow). The group recognizes at once the possibility of a novel alloy, the chance to dismantle existing knowledge and the chance to establish entirely new rules. They proceed to create an astonishing postmodern groove and a... read full bio
Indian melodic house and techno musician Anyasa is associated with the internationally recognized British deep house label Anjunadeep. The exquisite balance he has achieved between traditional Indian sounds and contemporary electronica is evidence of his constancy as one of the most skilled producers in the business. With his very popular Gaya, Athena and Apollo EPs as well as important performances at renowned international... read full bio
